Radar evidence in speed violations.
Fargo Municipal Code § 8-0507
in effect8-0507. - Radar evidence in speed violations.
The speed of any motor vehicle may be checked by the use of radio microwaves or other electrical device. The results of such checks shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of the speed of such motor vehicle in any court or legal proceeding where the speed of the motor vehicle is at issue. The driver of any such motor vehicle may be arrested without a warrant under this section, provided that the arresting officer is in uniform or displays his badge of authority and provided that such officer has observed the record of the speed of such motor vehicle by the radio microwaves or other electrical device or has received a radio message from the officer who observed the speed of the motor vehicle recorded by the radio microwaves or other electrical device.
Source: 1952 Rev. Ord. 1119 (1962).
Source: City of Fargo, North Dakota, Fargo Municipal Code and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nd/fargo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=FARGO_MUNICIPAL_CODECIFANODA_CH8TRCO_ART8-05SPRE_8-0507RAEVSPVIFetched: 11/7/2026
