OT: Ticket, SOB Options

[airsix]

.....trust me you FU now be a man and deal with it.....

Just an old cops opinion..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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I have personally come to the conclusion that I am the last remaining person on earth who doesn't drift across to the outside lane as they make a turn starting from the inside. That is my number-two pet peve right behind red-light runners only because I think the light runners are slightly more dangerous. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Take their licences and cut up their cars, I say! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

I'm not saying that's what Stratplayer did - I wasn't there and don't have the right to judge. Your comment just made me think about the lane-drifters and light runners I deal with at every freaking intersection I come to. Grrr....

-Ben M.

[J P Stein]

So, lemmesee.......it's OK to be a religious bigot on this BBS, but not a racist.....right?

Just to get the ground rules straight.

[ChrisReale]

So, lemmesee.......it's OK to be a religious bigot on this BBS, but not a racist.....right?

Just to get the ground rules straight.

Just be happy with the whole invention of dirt thing, ok? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[seanery]

saying "Buy American" doesn't make someone a racist. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

America is a nation not a race.


And as far as the Mormon thing goes, I saw it the whole time I was in Utah that trip - 30 days. After that eye opener I noticed it more any where we went. You could tell the people who grew up there from those who moved there. If (the men) grew up there and were of the mormon faith, they would talk to me and disregard my friend...it's true...if you don't believe it, fine. I was appauled (sp?) I used to hear the stories about Utah when we both lived in LA, and her sister assured me that things have changed.

Ben, no offense intended. I truly hope that you are not the same as the men that we dealt with. Most of them were 45 and older, hopefully it's a generational thing that is getting better with the younger men.

[Gint]

I've been to Utah a boatload of times, but I never really noticed this behaviour. I've never stayed more than a day or two though. I'll have to look closer (next week).

[StratPlayer]

cops have more important things to do then teach us how to drive correctly.  I don't beleive for a single second that you  where targeted because you drive a 30+ year old sports car.....trust me you FU now be a man and deal with it.....

Just an old cops opinion..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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What I think is funny is when someone makes an improper turn and doesn't even know WTF he did...no offence ...but you did it, now you best figure out WTF you did so you don't do it again.

Appreciate your opinion. Funny thing is how come the 2 cars in front on me didn't get ticketed... Oh I know cops get to pick an choose. Lets face it this cop gave me a cheap shot,,, I haven't have a ticket in over 30 years, he knew that when he checked my license. It wasn't like I came flying around the turn and drove like I was at a track. I was behind 2 other cars on that turn. I waited till the turn was complete and then I signaled to merge right into the far right lane. Once I turned into that lane he came out from between to parked cars to pull me over. This cop is just a prick, bottom line, so I didn't do it. I see cops making improper turns everyday. This was a cheap shot no matter what anyone says you'll never convince me otherwise.

Cops have better things to do than take cheap shots at the public and extort money from them cause the have a so called quota and its the end of the month. I couldn't help but think to myself as he was walking back to his paperwork to ticket me that he looked just like a nazi storm trooper in that uniform he was wearing.

I will not be contributing to the policemans ball.

[SirAndy]

i still don't understand what the "improper" part of his turn was.

anyone care to explain?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Andy

[StratPlayer]

Yeah, I see cops break the rules all the time, too. They should set a better example, they don't have to, their cops.


Thats right their cops, and I was not the least bit offensive toward that cop what so ever, I know better than to be offensive with a cop. As a matter of fact he was offensive towards me, thats what lead me to think that I was dealing with a prick.. Not all cops are so prim and proper, if the job is to much for one to handle then get the hell out of it.
Another thing I found strange, he never asked for my regristration or proof of insurance, all he wanted was that license. Is that proper procedure? I don't know, another thing that lead me to think that all he wanted was to write the ticket as fast as he could so he could get busy and write another one.
BTW Their going to get their money.

[Sammy]

I lived in Salt Lake City for 12 years and never got pulled over once. Of course I moved right before my 13th birthday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Yes, the state is predominantly Morman. Yes, lots of them think that it is their responsibility to convert non-believers. In fact I can remember many times growing up when my class-mates were not allowed to associate with me because of my faith. I wasn't allowed to play on a recreational basketball league because they played the games at various church wards. My father told me that there was also pressure at work for him to join the church as he was told it would boost his career.
Lots of thing prolly have changed since then.

Yes, they have some weird alcohol laws.
Yes, it is a beautiful place.

But, I challenge anyone to find a place where family values and charity are stronger.

(I'm non-morman and have much different religious beliefs, but I respect some of their actions and teachings).
They are not perfect but the rest of the country could use some of their morals.

[Meredith]

I'm sorry you had a bad experience. But please don't let that sour you on police officers as a whole. They have an incredibly difficult job and have to deal with jerks all the time. Yes, it's a pain to get a ticket. Yes, he may have been rude. But what's done is done. For every rude police officer, there are many more kind and understanding officers. And I hope I never badmouth the police, CHP or sheriff's department, because as bob91403 said, their job is tough and I sure wouldn't want it.

As for the quota, I don't believe there is one in California. For a long time I thought so, but there was an article in the paper a while back that said the quota was just a rumor.

Anyway Strat, good luck with whatever you decide to do!

Mer

[Levi]

department set Quotas are illegal in most states, However an officer can set his own personal quota if he wants, I say the more the merrier.
Most have no idea what a cops life is like on the job, just read the comments and you might get a small idea of how much respect they get...0...
When was the last time you heard someone tell a story about a cop doing something good???????????

[SpecialK]

Well...My Dad was a Denver Cop (is 'Cop' supposed to be capitalized?), and my Bro-in-Law is a Franklin County Deputy, and they both say "Respect is given, where respect is received"......I know, sounds like some BS only a Cop would say, but I agree.

[bob91403]

My brother-in-law is a CHP motor officer. There aren't too many jobs as stressfull and thankless as being a cop. Could you imagine pulling someone over for a minor infraction, just to have him shoot you in the face. Thank God somebody else is willing to do the job.

[Levi]

Well...My Dad was a Denver Cop (is 'Cop' supposed to be capitalized?), and my Bro-in-Law is a Franklin County Deputy, and they both say "Respect is given, where respect is received"......I know, sounds like some BS only a Cop would say, but I agree.

well sure it should be Capitalized.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) ...not really... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
That saying is a COP thing... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ...but spot on...if you act like a jerk I'll treat you like a jerk.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Bruce Allert]

I ain't gonna say when my last ticket was (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) cuz I dun't wanna jinx mahself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I've known a lot of Cops & have numerous Cops in the family... wanted to be a Cop but I git da shits everytime sumpin R E A L excit'n starts t'happen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pain30.gif)

...........b

[Root_Werks]

This is a cool thre...forum. I have a shoe box full of tickets. Been to court probably 20 times over some of them too. Check your local laws carefully. WA has a bunch of BS ones you can get a ticket dropped for. My favorite is the 48hour one. Don't know about other states but the officer has 48 hours to turn in his affidavit after issuing the ticket. I have gotten quite a few dropped because they didn't date them. Duh.

One typed his name and didn't sign it. Dropped.

Had one officer show up, doh, didn't get that one dropped.

Had a judge tell me (Still in high school) as he unfolded my driving record to review the pages of information, that I was going to loose my license, but not by his gavel. He dropped the ticket. That rocked.

Some $450 tickets you pay:

1972 914-6 2.7CIS long, long ago was speeding (Of course), raidar dect. went off for just a second. Looked around, saw a cop coming down the on-ramp to the freeway. "Oh S#$^!" I look at my friend, "I cannot get another ticket, hang on!" Stuffed the gas, left him back in the dark(Night time). Had a little plan to round a corner of off ramp and loose his butt in the backroads I knew very well. His headlights were but a spec in my mirror by now, but no flashing lights? Pulled off off ramp ready to make my move when.... couple of cop cars had it all blocked. Fuuuuuudge. After all was said and done I remember 2 things:

1.Cop said he was doing 125+ and I was pulling away from him like he was standing still. He said he couldn't catch me. The HWY was uphill.

2.While filling my drawers in the back of his car I learned that raidar is faster than any car.

So he wrote me a ticket for 100+ in a 55 for some $600. Said if he found out I tried to fight it, he would show up. I paid it, I was 18 and not quite out of the house yet. My parents made me sell the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Moved out, got married, built like 5 more since. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Each one with stories. Love these cars.

[bryanthompson]

When I get pulled over, I always turn my interior light on and keep my hands up on the steering wheell. I always have my license, registration, and proof of insurance ready, and always say "yes sir, no sir".

I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but I wear glasses and am a decent young guy... Cops can tell right away if you're a 'good kid' or a 'bad kid'.

Anyway, cops never know what they're going to find when they pull a car over, so i make an effort to be respectful and to make them feel comfortable. I wouldn't want some punk kid coming where I work and bitching at me or giving me attitude.

Oh yeah, I've gotten pulled over probably 8 times. Never gotten a ticket, just warnings.

[Root_Werks]

Oh yeah, I've gotten pulled over probably 8 times. Never gotten a ticket, just warnings.

Lucky, usually they come walking up to my car after pulling me over. "Ah, Mr. Root....."

<_<

[airsix]

At age 16 I was a passenger for this one:

(balls-out. Crest a hill and see county deputy)
Shannon> Oh crap.
(Lights come on as Shannon hits the brakes hard)
We sit and wait. And wait.
Deputy walks up.
Deputy> Hello Shannon. Do you know how fast you were going when you came INTO radar range?
Shannon> Uh, no Sir.
Deputy> 87
Shannon> Oh.
Deputy> Shannon, how fast were you going BEFORE you saw me?
(long pause)
Deputy> Shannon, do you know what will happen to you when I call this in?
(another long pause)
Deputy> This is your last freebee. I'll make sure all the LEO's (pd/sherriff) know. Next time we talk to Mom.

(His mother was the city-pd/county-sherriff dispatcher)

-Ben

[Eric_Shea]

I've been in Strat's 914 with him behind the wheel... it's a frightful experience. We were doing 140 in a 35 when he wacked a little ole lady crossing the street on her way to the "Ward". She got some altitude (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

So... I'm guessing a 4-wheel drift is an "improper" way to make a turn? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Jimbo... it's time. I just slapped the 05 sticker on my back plate this morning. It is our civic duty to cuss and drink much more than those around us. Grab yourself a wife or two and let's get together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)