People v. Stuck

This is an appeal from, a conviction for speeding in violation of section 1180 (subd. [d]) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, by driving a motor vehicle at a speed of 45 miles per hour in a 35 miles-per-hour zone. The conviction was had in the Court of Special Sessions of the Town of Cuba. The appeal is based upon insufficient proof of calibration of the radar and failure of proof of the speed zone limitation.

The arresting officer, Constable Osmun, testified that on the night in question the radar speed detection device was calibrated as follows: At 9:50 p.m. at 65 miles per hour, by tuning…