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The radar beam. hits oncoming cars, and is reï¬ected back. to the radar unit, which can calculate. speeds from those reï¬ections. Radar can be used from a police car. thatâs either stationary or moving, since. it does not require precise aiming to. clock traï¬c speeds. There are also hand-. held units that can be operated from a. car, motorcycle, or an oï¬cer standing at. the side of the road.
The posted speed limits can keep the traffic flowing smoothly provided the majority of drivers find the speed limits reasonable. To best do this, the limits must be consistent throughout the state. The speed limits also give the motorist an idea of a reasonable speed to drive in an unfamiliar location. The speed limits are used by police officials to identify excessive speeds and curb unreasonable behavior.