Is it illegal for cops to hide to catch speeders?

[Rick]

@Loach

I don’t get the objection to a cop “hiding” while doing radar. I understand no one wants to get a ticket. Is there a real objection to the tactic or do you just want a better chance of getting out of it? I saw earlier that someone felt it was a safety hazard, a patrol car leaving a spot and entering into traffic. I have seen many traffic surveys which cite excessive speed as a leading cause of collisions and death. Do you have a cite as to how many accidents were caused by “hidden” patrol cars? If the speed is clearly marked you are taking your chances while speeding. Most of the time you will get away with it. Sometimes you won’t. You made the choice.

This does not include areas that are not clearly marked or where the speed drops quickly and there is a cop 10 feet further on. I don’t agreed with that and I would never do that. As for me, I never hide. I work mostly at night so the darkness is all I need.

Personally, I would prefer that all cops hide.
No, I’m not nuts. Yes I drive over the speed limit (often) when it is safe.
What bugs me about a police car parked by the side of the road, it that the guy in front of me, no matter what his speed feels that it is the law that he must slow down by at least 5 mph. When he is already 7 under the posted limit this just pisses me off.
So hide all you want, it makes traffic flow better. If you catch me, no worries. I will wish you a good day, and shake your hand.