Got pulled over today
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Cincinnati OH
I always get stopped by the young cops too. Maybe they just want to have "pulled over a Vette today babe" to tell their wife or girlfriend. Sometimes I think deep down they hopping that we will try and run so they can get in a police chase with Vette. As long as I get a warning they can stop me any time they want.
And yeah, cops are always realy cool with me too when I get stopped in the Vette. More and more I am begining to think cops like Corvettes.
Congates on the warning!
And yeah, cops are always realy cool with me too when I get stopped in the Vette. More and more I am begining to think cops like Corvettes.
Congates on the warning!
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
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I retired after 26 yrs. from the Okla. Highway Patrol and I tell all my friends to be polite and show respect if you are ever pulled over.I have written tickets to people at 10 over with attitudes and warnings at 25 over for folks who are wise enough to behave properly.I rarely had my mind made up as to ticket or warning until I talked to the driver and observed their attitude.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Bartlett Tennessee
Proof positive that not opening a big mouth to the LEO can reap rewards...not always, but good for you.
Several LEO friends have told me many times that if you're polite and contrite, you have a much better chance of a warning or a pass than if you give them lip and attitude.
Several LEO friends have told me many times that if you're polite and contrite, you have a much better chance of a warning or a pass than if you give them lip and attitude.
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I'm very happy for your "slap of reality" I got one of the same from a NJ State Trooper a few years ago and it did its job as I am more aware of my speed since. You must have been on the Black Horse Pike when you were "warned" and you are a very lucky man tonight. Although I'm happy for your good fortune 74 MPH is way too fast for that road, again assuming that's the road you were on. 
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Nice of him to let you off with just a warning. Definitely your lucky day for not getting a ticket.
Drifting
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From: Clanton AL
bet you are more careful now. The few times I have had close calls with the law like that I have always gotten off easier than what I was doing (almost always, that is
). I have had one ticket in the past five yrs and it was for a seat belt (well 70 in a 55 but I got seatbelt, see what I mean)
Moral of the story: be nice to the police, they are just doing their job and in my experience they LOVE it when you actually smile and be friendly. They are the GOOD guys, and if we weren't scared of getting in trouble with them there would be a lot more dead vette owners IMO.
). I have had one ticket in the past five yrs and it was for a seat belt (well 70 in a 55 but I got seatbelt, see what I mean)Moral of the story: be nice to the police, they are just doing their job and in my experience they LOVE it when you actually smile and be friendly. They are the GOOD guys, and if we weren't scared of getting in trouble with them there would be a lot more dead vette owners IMO.
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From: Visalia CA
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From: U S A
Didn't think so. See, just like in every aspect in life. There are the good and the bad. No need to label all as one. 
Melting Slicks
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From: I saw her today at the reception.....a glass of wine in her hand...
Moral of the story: be nice to the police, they are just doing their job and in my experience they LOVE it when you actually smile and be friendly. They are the GOOD guys, and if we weren't scared of getting in trouble with them there would be a lot more dead vette owners IMO.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Austin TX
Like em? I've got one! 
I always get stopped by the young cops too. Maybe they just want to have "pulled over a Vette today babe" to tell their wife or girlfriend. Sometimes I think deep down they hopping that we will try and run so they can get in a police chase with Vette. As long as I get a warning they can stop me any time they want.
And yeah, cops are always realy cool with me too when I get stopped in the Vette. More and more I am begining to think cops like Corvettes.
Congates on the warning!
And yeah, cops are always realy cool with me too when I get stopped in the Vette. More and more I am begining to think cops like Corvettes.
Congates on the warning!