Arif Khokar wrote:
> Harry K wrote:
>
> > Alex Rodriguez wrote:
>
> >>Unless the first driver goes to court to testify in person, then
> >>there is no corroboration. If the cop brings that up, you should
> >>very quickly object as that testimony is hearsay.
>
> > Fat chance. This is not a -trial- that is occurring. Object and
hear
> > the judge laugh.
>
> It depends on jurisdiction. What Alex is saying is true in places
where
> speeding is classified as a misdemeanor.
>
> IANAL, but I find it hard to believe that hearsay evidence would be
> allowed at a civil trial though.

Yeah, I recalled that as soon as I sent it, Texas to be specific.
Still comes down that the lead drivers testimony, hearsay, rumor,
whatever isn't even needed. The cops observation of maintaining the
same or approximate distance plus radar on the lead will, in all
likelyhood, be accepted by the judge.

Harry K