I wonder in how many states are you required to appear in court for a speeding ticket? In NY you can mail in the fine by checking a box that says you plead guilty or you can appear in court to protest the charge. I think that technically speeding is not an offense which requires bond.
At any rate, the officer seemed to be having a bad day and was a bit fast on the trigger. He seems in need of an attitude adjustment or training in handling cases such as these. The tazer was not warranted in this case IMHO. I mean, how fast was the guy going anyway? The cop pulls over and he passes him at a reasonable rate of speed it seemed to me. Just not a good taze in my opinion. Lots of other options.
“I wonder in how many states are you required to appear in court for a speeding ticket? In NY you can mail in the fine by checking a box that says you plead guilty or you can appear in court to protest the charge.”
You get the privilege of mail-in tickets because you first signed the ticket that says you agree to the process. I bet if you refused to sign the ticket the cop has the right to haul you in.