VTL § 1180(d) — state must prove unreasonableness (NY)

Legal basis

N.Y. VTL § 1180(d) sets posted limits as absolute where posted, but § 1180(a) imposes a separate reasonableness requirement. Speed-only charges still require foundation and identification.

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The officer’s testimony relies on {device} without foundation. Under VTL § 1180(d) the state must prove both speed and foundation for the measurement. Both {allegedSpeed} reading and operator qualification are contested.