How does a laser speed measuring device work?

A Laser speed measuring device, unlike Radar, works using a light beam, which travels in a very narrow beam, and in a straight line, rather than a radio wave. Due to the very narrow beam, the Laser speed measuring device can be used to pick a specific target vehicle out of a group of vehicles. The Laser beam is reflected off the target vehicle and back to the device. The device then calculates the speed of the vehicle and displays it in miles per hour to the operator. The citation will reflect the speed you were traveling along with the distance from the device at the time it was checked.

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1. How do I apply for a position with the Winter Garden Police Department?
2. What can I do about speeding vehicles on my street?
3. How does traffic radar work?
4. How does a laser speed measuring device work?
5. How can I protest a ticket?
6. When I call the Police Department using 911, how does the dispatcher know where I live?
7. I’m interested in starting a Neighborhood Crime Watch group in my neighborhood, what do I need to do?
8. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
9. How do I obtain a copy of a crash report?
10. Sometimes in my neighborhood, I see things that seem out of place or unusual and people or vehicles who are suspicious. I don’t feel comfortable calling the police, can you tell me about the procedure
11. I keep getting harassing or annoying hang up phone calls. It’s driving me crazy…what can I do?
12. I need to be fingerprinted, what do I need to do?
13. What is the mailing address and Fax number at the Police Department?