Can an officer issue a Uniform Traffic Ticket (UTT) without witnessing an infraction?

An officer can indeed issue a Uniform Traffic Ticket (UTT) without personally witnessing an infraction under certain circumstances, such as when using technology like Lidar or if the officer is involved in handling a crash incident. When an officer relies on Lidar, they utilize specialized equipment that accurately measures the speed of vehicles. This technology provides concrete evidence of speeding, allowing an officer to take enforcement action, even if they did not directly observe the violation.

Similarly, if an officer is on the scene of a crash and has evidence or witness statements indicating that a traffic infraction led to the incident, they can issue a ticket based on that information. This process allows law enforcement to effectively manage traffic violations even when they are not directly observed, which is important for road safety and accountability.

In contexts that do not involve technology or direct evidence from an incident, an officer may need to witness the violation firsthand to issue a ticket. Thus, the ability to issue a UTT without witnessing an infraction is contingent upon the use of reliable evidence or technology in these situations.