Radar/Laser Calibration

Defendant appealed the decision of the trial judge sustaining the violation of R.I.G.L. 1956 § 31-14-2 (prima facie limits). The Court held that the trial judge’s decision was clearly erroneous in view of the reliable probative and substantial evidence on the record because the state did not comply with the second prong of State v. Sprague, 322 A.2d 36, 39-40 (1974). because it did not “put forth any evidence of [the officer’s] training or experience in using the radar equipment.  Accordingly, the Court dismissed the violation.

Town of Burrillville v. Jack Carter, C.A. No. M10-0022 (December 8, 2010).pdf