 If a cop beckons you..., What would you do? |
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 Nov 18, 2004 - 4:10 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)  |
First off, the worst your going to get is a ticket in the mail, then just go to court. Second off, they cant expect you to just pull over by them pointing at you. I have three friends and my ex-g/fs aunt was a cop, an they said a cop could do that, but they cant really expect people to pull over. And thats why i never make eye contact, or look at the cop cars to long.
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Nov 18, 2004 - 4:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '03 From Chatham, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yes pulling over on a major highway for any reason is a big risk, especially if its busy. But I agree just say you didn't see her do it, like super said, ignorance isn't a good defence since your required as a citizen to know all the rules and regulations, not that everyone does anyway.
I dont think its a big deal, if you get a ticket, fight it, if you were some how evading arrest im sure you'd have heard something by now. |
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Nov 18, 2004 - 6:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i know that is entrapment, but if he said he didn't know it was a cop, and the cop started flying past him, like they did...and then he could race, until he could see the lights
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Nov 18, 2004 - 6:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '04 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm pretty sure (at least in CA) you can only be charged with evasion if you don't pull over to both lights and sirens. Disobeying a lawful order and the ticket itself are still possibilities though.
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Nov 18, 2004 - 7:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '03 From Dandridge, Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
she probably wanted some MR2 driver action on the side of the road... you should have stopped
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Nov 18, 2004 - 7:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '03 From New Orleans Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Just let us know if you get a ticket in the mail so we'll know
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Nov 18, 2004 - 7:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '04 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
We could all put 65 mph governors on our cars and never have to worry about it.
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Nov 18, 2004 - 7:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '03 From Chatham, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Consynx @ Nov 18, 2004 - 4:05 PM) i know that is entrapment, but if he said he didn't know it was a cop, and the cop started flying past him, like they did...and then he could race, until he could see the lights [right][snapback]208718[/snapback][/right] You'd still be speeding and possibly driving reckless, someone flying by you isn't an excuse to break the law, and isnt entrapment if that person is a police officer. |
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Nov 18, 2004 - 8:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 3, '04 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
worse they could do is a ticket…u go to court and fight it..your word against the officer in which you would win….innocent until proven guilty
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Nov 18, 2004 - 9:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 25, '03 From Santa Barbara, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Actually if I hadn't looked at the cop, she probably would've gotten back behind me and put her lights on, in which case I would've HAD to pull over.
I'll be sure to let you guys know if I get a ticket. If I don't post, then that means I didn't get one 
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Nov 18, 2004 - 9:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 3, '04 From Yakima, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(mr_dude @ Nov 19, 2004 - 12:29 AM) We could all put 65 mph governors on our cars and never have to worry about it. [right][snapback]208754[/snapback][/right] i agree with dude, speed is for loser's 
-------------------- the 1/4 doesnt have patience for a ST.... so we make them ST-T's so atleast we'll sound good going slow.
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Nov 18, 2004 - 9:56 PM
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QUOTE(Blakout16 @ Nov 18, 2004 - 6:37 PM) QUOTE(mr_dude @ Nov 19, 2004 - 12:29 AM) We could all put 65 mph governors on our cars and never have to worry about it. [right][snapback]208754[/snapback][/right] i agree with dude, speed is for loser's [right][snapback]208804[/snapback][/right] What if the speed limit is 70?
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Nov 18, 2004 - 10:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 3, '04 From Yakima, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
go in the slow- right lane.
or... go downhill. This post has been edited by Blakout16: Nov 18, 2004 - 10:04 PM -------------------- the 1/4 doesnt have patience for a ST.... so we make them ST-T's so atleast we'll sound good going slow.
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Nov 18, 2004 - 10:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
HAHA, I remember when i took my old dodge daytona to TN, there was a road that was 85mph, an my car waa strugling trying to keep up with other, but they were also going 105 or more.. iv noticed that sence iv been driving slower, iv seen more cops, and like il slow down, an right ahead theres a cop.. its wierd.. but yeah speeds only fun when your going a little faster on windy roads, and have it under control.
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Nov 19, 2004 - 4:41 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
TELL THE TRUTH, you saw her do something then pull in frunt of you and pull the other guy over, you did not understand what was going on, and though you where going the speedlimit, etc.
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Nov 19, 2004 - 4:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '04 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I speed all the time
I'm the fastest one to 28 miles per hour in my city! Nissan Maxima Power! m00t! -Ti |
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Nov 19, 2004 - 4:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 25, '03 From Santa Barbara, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You still have that? I thought you hated it cause it's an automatic?
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Nov 19, 2004 - 7:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 6, '03 From Campbellsville, Ky. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If you get a ticket in the mail, just go to court and say " I thought she was waving at me as she was driving by".What's the judge gonna say? "Our officers are not that friendly".
Tell him "besides I just glanced her way I did'nt stare, I am suppose to keep my eyes on the road ahead for safety reasons". That should get you off the hook. This post has been edited by gas65: Nov 19, 2004 - 7:38 AM |
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Nov 20, 2004 - 5:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE Tell him "besides I just glanced her way I did'nt stare, I am suppose to keep my eyes on the road ahead for safety reasons". That should get you off the hook. I would not recommend being a smart ass, it will not work. -------------------- |
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