Montgomery County Police spokesman answers questions submitted by Patch readers.
Ever wonder if you could pass a tractor on the left side if there are only two lanes or about the laws associated with wiretapping? Patch sits down with Montgomery County Police Captain Paul Starks to get the answers. This week, Patch wants to hear from you. Submit your questions in the comments section below or to Tamika Smith at Tamika@Patch.com
Montgomery County Police Department spokesman answers questions submitted by Patch readers.
This week, Captain Paul Starks of the Montgomery County Police Department takes on questions from Patch readers. Patch Reader Question: What is the law regarding stopping for a school bus on a road where there is a left turn center lane like Route 355 in Gaithersburg? Captain Paul Starks: Unless the highway is divided, all traffic must stop. Patch Reader Question: It seems to be customary in Montgomery County for drivers who are pulled over by police to stop their car immediately, even if they are on a busy thoroughfare such as Georgia or Connecticut, instead of turning onto the next side street before stopping. This leads to traffic problems and puts the officer at greater risk. Is it considered evading arrest if a driver proceeds to …
1:22 pm on Wednesday, October 17, 2012
I got pulled over yesterday and the officer informed me that this stop was being recorded. What threw me off is the questions he was asking. pulled me over for tint and then he started asking my criminal history. "have you ever been pulled over and arested before?" "Have you ever been arrested for robbery?" " Have you ever been Arrested with firearms in your car?" I was really confused and it … more ›
Montgomery County Police spokesman answers questions submitted by Patch readers.
This week, Lucille Baur of the Montgomery County Police Department takes on questions from Patch readers. Patch Reader Question: How many people were, in 2011, charged with violating the state's wiretapping laws for photographing or videotaping police officers? Baur: We are not aware of any such charges in 2011. Please note that wiretapping laws do not apply to photography or videotaping without sound. Officers know that they may be photographed or videotaped by anyone as they are in the course of conducting their regular duties. The wiretapping laws protect a conversation when there is a reasonable expectation of privacy such as during a phone call. No one is allowed to record a verbal conversation without the permission of all of the …
12:50 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Did you read the article? I think you are the one in need of a vinegar spritz to remove some sand. more ›
Montgomery County Police spokesman answers questions submitted by Patch readers— including privately-installed speed cameras, when to stop for pedestrians and court fines.
This week Capt. Paul Starks, of the Montgomery County Police Department, takes on questions from Patch readers about speed camera installations, cops and photography and court fines. Reader Question: Since the speed cameras are operated by a private company for their own profit and the county's profit, can a private person or homeowner put one in the neighborhood? Starks: No. RQ: Do we have to bid to get one? S: No. RQ: If it's about safety, as we hear so often, why not [put a speeding camera] where speeding is occurring? S: We do that. RQ: How about canvassing neighborhoods to find out if one is necessary? S: That is not a part of the process or the law. To learn more about the automated Traffic Enforcement Unit, please go to www.…
A new weekly feature allows readers to ask the Montgomery County Police Department questions.
Capain Paul Starks with the Montgomery County Police Department took the time to answer the questions submitted last week for our new Ask A Cop feature. Reader Question: I would like to know why are there so many red light cameras and speeding cameras and how do they work? Starks: Red Light cameras document instances when a driver enters an intersection after a signal has changed to red. When this event has been reviewed and certified by members of the Automated Traffic Enforcement Unit, the registered owner of the vehicle receives a citation. This violation, when documented by a camera, carries a $75 fine but no points. Speed cameras document instances where a driver has exceeded the posted speed limit by 12 mph or more. This violation…
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2:24 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
Question for the next issue: If a pedestrian crosses at a crosswalk when the light is red (i.e., not in their favor), and at the same time, a car is trying to turn right on a red light (into/over the same crosswalk), who has the right of way? more ›
A new weekly feature allows readers to ask the Montgomery County Police Department questions.
Montgomery County Police Capt. Paul Starks took the time to answer the questions submitted last week for our new Ask A Cop feature. Question: I know this month officers are doing a "click it or ticket" campaign, citing drivers who are not wearing seat belts. Are they also simultaneously giving tickets to people using handheld cell phones while behind the wheel? Answer: Yes, police can enforce more than one violation at a time. Question: When a driver in Montgomery County is pulled over for speeding or another possible infraction why - more often than not - do I see two police cars on the scene instead of just one? Of all the counties I've ever lived in, this is the only place I've ever seen that on a consistent basis. Is having two …
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A new weekly feature allows readers to ask the Montgomery County Police Department questions.
Patch has partnered with Montgomery County Police to answer residents questions about crime, public safety, police procedures and the law in a new feature called Ask A Cop. So District 1 residents, ask a cop about laws you are curious about, how often they patrol your neighborhood and why you got that ticket. Ask your question in the comments section below or e-mail Editor Sonia Dasgupta at sonia@patch.com. We'll get an answer to your question by the following Tuesday.
11:18 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Why does it seem like at least half of the county officers are talking on cell phones while they are working? Please don't try to tell me that they are talking to victims, witnesses, the station, etc. more ›
Lisa
11:33 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
I would like to know the answers to some of these questions. Have these questions been answered?? more ›