While driving down the street I was pulled over bya city cop. Could'nt figure why as was going the speed limit.He says nice corvette and am I interested in selling it. Talked awhile and said this was my baby and not for sale

 

I think they do. I've never been pulled over in my vette but I've been complimented by them when I'm parked somewhere and they drive by. I've been stopped on my 07 zx10r before and cops check it out. Lol I think with all the *******s that run from them, if you stop and give them respect, they appreciate it and don't go so hard on you. Got a few lucky breaks from the law when I was on the bike.

 

holy schmoly, 1987 -- that's when my divorce began (ie, got married).

 

Idk if they like vettes or not, I was pulled over going to my deer camp. *I was trying to make and evening hunt*
Cop told me the last time he clocked me i ws doing 83 in a 65
but he let me off with a 75 in a 65 .
So I learned my lesson.. slow down when cops are around

 

I haven't had a ticket in over 30 years The police have always treated me great

 

First time:

LEO pulled me over and asked:

"Do you know why I pulled you over?"
Me: "No sir."
"Is that exhaust legal?"
Me: "Almost all older Corvette had side-pipes from the factory..as a matter of fact; they look dumb without side exhaust."
(I totally forgot my year model didnt come with side-pipes )

We talked for a while, looked under the hood, looked at the interior resto, gave me my license back, and he gave me a thumbs up ...
Then he stated:
"You and I are cousins, tell your dad cousin Phil said Hello."

(my dad is ex state police)

Second time:

Pulled over on a busy 5 lane street while I was going to Ryans Steak-House.
I pulled into the old Kmart parking lot across the from the restaurant.
The LEO got out, and once again I was asked about the exhaust.


"Do you know why I pulled you over?"
Me: "No sir."
"Is that exhaust legal?"
Me: "Almost all older Corvette had side-pipes from the factory..as a matter of fact; they look dumb without side exhaust."
(I once again totally forgot my year model didnt come with side-pipes )

He then asked if he could take pics using his cell phone. After talking a while, he asked if I had a minute or two to spare...I answered: "sure.,,I am just going across the street to get a t-bone."
He radio'd his buddy, asked if he had his camera, then told him our location.
It was a detective that drove up.
He drove up drooling. We sat there for 30 minutes talking "shop".
The detective took out a dig-it-all camera and commenced to taking pictures.
Then they took pictures of each other next to the car, and inside the car.
Then some under the hood pics.
they asked if I would take thier picture.
So;
Then I took their pics next to the car, and each one of them pretending to drive each other around.

Two true stories.

Both times I was in my 79 L-82.

The black C3 body lines, chrome headers and side-pipes do attract attention...females, LEO's, and every hard-leg out there.....

It isnt a car to be doing anything illegal in...you will get noticed.

Neither time was I pulled over for an infraction....it was just to look at the car, and only the first time did I have to show any papers and license.




Jim

 

I got pulled over a few weeks ago in my 07 Honda Ridgeline. Here is the condensed version of what happened. I was coming over a hill doing 48 in a 35 and the officer stepped out from the side of the road and waved me over. (License plate frame on back of Ridgeline says "I would rather be driving my Corvette")
Officer: I pulled you over because you were going 48 in a 35. It looks like you really would rather be driving your corvette.
Me: Sorry, I guess I was not paying close enough attention to my speed.
Officer: So what year is your Corvette?
Me: (flabbergasted) Oh its a 94.
Officer: Is it a Coupe or Convertible?
Me: Its a Vert, polo green
Officer: Nice car, I bet it would be great with the top down on a day like today. Just watch your speed through here from now on. Have a nice day.
Me: Thank you sir, I will.
I Drive off. Apparently Cops do like vettes.
Roy

 

Do cops like Vettes?
They like em' like cats like mice!
Just kidding. If there are guys targeting Corvettes, they're a very small minority. I know guys in law enforcement that drive Corvettes, and they cut Vettes slack when they witness "fun" behavior. It all depends on the individual, you and him. If you don't pass the "attitude test", you'll collect a cite every time regardless of what you're driving/riding. I'm old, and I've been there countless times. There are two parts to every citation. There's the violation, and then there's the communication between you and the officer. I've been let go after getting caught doing triple digits (knocks on woody part of skull). From personal experience, I suggest always smiling, squaring them directly in the eye, have your information in your hand before they get out of their vehicle, window down, engine off, have both hands on top of the steering wheel when they approach, and either starting, or ending every sentence with the word "sir" (Unless they're female. If they are, do NOT stare at their breasts!). No small talk unless initiated by them, because it could go either way. And, hide the beer of course ;~) . Also, pull far over to the right, so it's not dangerous for him to approach on foot. Remember, they're at work. At the end of the day it has to look like they were doing something. If they weren't going call-to-call all shift, then writing a few cites accomplishes that. They really don't care who it is, it's going to be somebody. It's up to us to disarm them with our attitude, and demeanor. Oh yeah, and cross your fingers. Of course, if it's at night, he's far enough back to not read your plate, and you know the road, you can always black out and pin it. Once again, just kidding. Sort of

 

About an hour ago, a cop on a motorcycle gave me gander as I was waiting to make a left turn. He liked it.

 

Last year I just finished putting on muffler elims on. I was driving around admiring the cool sound of the exhaust when I spotted the dreaded bubble gum machine flashing in my mirror. I knew I wasn't speeding as I had a "soccer mom" in front of me. I pulled over and got out my paper work. He walked up to my window and said,"don't worry, I just have to know what exhaust you have." We talked Vettes for the next 30 minutes. I wound up taking him to our next Corvette meeting. He loved all the burnouts. Not your average cop. He has a beautiful red 79 or so Camaro. He's really one of us.

 

One morning I was running a little late for work, normally I take my Yukon, but like I said I was running late. It was about 5 in the morning so the streets were practically empty; my normal routine is to get to my work garage start my truck then head around the corner for a coffee at the local gas station, which is also a local Pittsburgh City police hangout. I’m not going to say I was speeding, but I was definitely in a hurry. Well as I stop at a red light about a block from the gas station I notice some headlights coming up behind me real fast, guess who that’s right Pittsburgh’s finest so I make my turn and proceed to pull into the gas station, and that's when the lights go on. I actually overheard one of the cops say as he was conveniently coming out of the gas station, "HERE HE IS RIGHT HERE" and laugh. Over the next few minutes four or five more cop cars showed up. I gave em' my info, and as I waited the other cops were challenging me to races and asking how fast I’ve ever driven, and what was under the hood. I laughed and joked with them until the other cop returned and told me to make sure I slow it down in the future. Funny thing is, I never knew they were chasing me. The cop said he had gotten calls from a neighboring boro, about a black Corvette speeding through the streets. Luckily he did not give me a ticket. They seemed to be a cool group of guys. I told them the next time they wouldn't catch me. LOL

 

When we got our Vette last year I told my wife that she will probably get pulled over a few times because this is a town of pick-up trucks. I was wrong Small town 3-4K population. 6 local cops, state cops passing through almost all the time. It does turn heads once in a while.

 

The one that pulled me over last week didn't.

I was in my '90 and he gave me a ticket on Angeles Crest Hwy for not having my headlights on and no front plate. It was daylight but I had just passed one of those signs that say "Turn headlights on."

Lame.

This was my first ticket ever.

I wonder if I can beat that headlight ticket...

 

I work in a really remote part of southern california with looooong straight roads and no traffic. As was my routine for several months (working night shift) I would "reduce" the length of my commute home (about 1:30 am) every night. I had a friend with a scion talking a big game about how fast his TC was, so i told him "run it till it chips home tonight, and I'll show ya fast". I gave hime about a minute head start and proceeded to settle in for a max speed run. Buzzed him at 155. While I was decelerating I spotted a suburban and moved over to pass. Zooom.......Sheriff's deputy. I was still doing about 149 and CA laws are quite clear so i wasnt giving the vette up. Made it to a construction yard and took a nice nap with a catepillar for a few hours. Woke up and took it nice/easy on the back roads all the way home. Got right to my apartment complex in town and there was the suburban. Back roads are one thing but in the middle of town, no way. The supervisor proceeded to instruct me not to drive my car for a few weeks and I got off with a very stern warning. If you own a really fast car.... dont ever use it around a city. If I were in say a civic, I would have been in jail. So I think cops think if you have a vette you at least have some sense.

 

At lot of officers have expectations (because Quota is a dirty word) of the amount of traffic summons that will be written each month. When you have a steady call load you cannot afford to wait until the end of the month to make you expectations. 15 or more over the limit is a ticket every time no matter what you drive. If you go to speedtrap.com you will find the areas that was heavily worked. I have found all my favorite spots on their list.

 

If you EVER admit to going over the speed limit by ANY amout, you have technically admitted to breaking the law. A speed limit is a LIMIT, not a cushion. That said, most cops have plenty of tickets at 15 over to write, so don't usually do under...but don't count on it. Every cop is an individual and each town chief has his own rules for his officers. Slow to just at or below the limit every time you see those cars!
Me, I loved hot cars while I was a cop and often gave them a break for 'sure' tickets if not reckless and endangering others. It happened to me years ago in my Vette, got pulled over just so he could check out my new 427 '66 Roadster, then asked me to do a burnout. I did, he waved and went his way. I never forgot that.
Glenn

 

I wrote tickets for 15 years in Virginia. Even when I was running RADAR I don't remember ever writing or even stopping anyone in a Corvette, wrote a few driving Mustangs though. By the way, I driving my 5th Vette Now. We Corvette drivers deserve respect.

 

At least the ones who are members of our Corvette club like VETTES

 

 

Do you think this same "courtesy" extends to Porsches or other performance cars?

A LEO once told me (half-jokingly), "if you have a sports car you are automatically speeding."