People v. Powers

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE ENGLISH

delivered the opinion of the court.

Defendant was charged with speeding in violation of section 49(a)(2) UART, Ill Rev Stats (1965), c 95½, § 146. The State’s case was based upon police testimony concerning use of a radar device. Defendant contended that such evidence was improperly admitted because, contrary to statute, the device had not been located at the time more than 500 feet from the sign which indicated the maximum permitted speed. Section 49.01 UART, Ill Rev Stats (1965), c 95½, § 146.01. There was a dispute as to the exact location of the radar unit, it…