Do you have the right to see police radar when stopped for speeding?

Full question:

When you get stopped for speeding do you have the right to see the police radar? If so when does the officer have to show you?

• Category: Civil Rights
• Date: 04/07/2025
• State: Utah

Answer:

There is no requirement in state law for officers to show you the radar. Some jurisdictions may deny such requests for safety reasons.

In Utah, specific rules apply to photo radar. According to Utah statute 41-6a-608:

• Photo radar is defined as a device that captures images of vehicles exceeding speed limits.
• It can only be used in designated areas, such as school zones or places with speed limits of thirty miles per hour or less, and only when a peace officer is present.
• Signs must be posted to inform drivers of photo radar use.
• When a citation is issued, it must include the photo taken by the radar.

Additionally, the information gathered can be used for highway safety research or to issue warning citations without fines or points on a driving record.

For public transparency, the department and local highway authorities must provide certain information about photo radar use upon request.