I'd pull you over too CorvetteBob.

Don, not trying to offend anyone, but someone stated LE does not profile and I was saying that was an ignorant statement. Cops are people and judge just as any other. Not that they always take action on that judgement. I've been profiled many times in many different vehicles.

 

I've never had one stop me except for an instance where I did do something wrong. Guess I just don't fit a profile they're looking for.

 

When I was a lot younger(20 years ago). I got pulled over with my new wife and new born child in the car with me. It was an 84 olds...rims/ flat top pistons/cam/glass packs/No catsFun car ''NOT SPEEDING''. But anyway They hand cuffed me, put me in the back of the squad car while my wife was afraid about what was happening.The two policeman said they are just ''training'' and I did nothing wrong...WTF...Was it profiling??? I don't know. But I am a minority and there were plenty of other people without small children that I could see driving near me.I remember it like it was yesterday. I don't think all police man profile, But I do think they might take a little extra look at a person if there younger in a Benz/Caddy/Vette sports car or luxury vehicle vs an older person. I'm 41 now but look young for my age and when driving my Escalade still have had ppl ask if thats my car or my parents..We as a society do a lot of judging on the way a person Looks...Just my op.

 

Profiled???? I don't think so. When you do stuff like whip around trucks, then slow down when you see a cop and have a tag flappin in the breeze.......yep you'll get pulled. In all my years driving a torch red with chrome wheels I was pulled once for speeding 70/50. The cop was nice enough to let me go.

 

Following 2 car lengths at 60+mph is pretty bad as well. I would pull you for that. Following someone that close at that speed is just being an a-hole, no matter how much traffic there is out there.

 

Well there you go.... A "Latino" driving a Corvette. It had to be profiling!

Paper tag suggests you recently purchased the car... Could it be you drive it differently than the Caddy? Is it possible that you "whipped" around that trash truck at a higher rate of speed than the posted speed limit? A "flipped" up paper tag is considered "probable cause".

You are running a paper tag, you have already been pulled over twice.. Yet the LEO's are profiling..? I wasn't there so I won't speculate as to what actually happened. As everyone knows there is always two sides to the story.

What area were you in on 35? Lewisville, Carrollton, Corinth,. Reason I ask is I see you are from Shady Shores in Denton county.... I will say the LEO's don't "F" around in those cities...

 

I can't remember the last time I got pulled over.... Perhaps it is because I am Caucasian..

 

Norcalace is spot on. I've used my FRC as a daily driver for the past 4 years without having been "profiled" or pulled over. Same goes for two Firebirds and two Camaros, among other nice cars. I drove a 1995 Caprice for 6 years and was pulled over 3 times within a 3 week period, each time being sent on my way without being cited. Turned out my Caprice matched the description of a car driven by a "person of interest". Look for trouble and you will find it. LEO's, along with paramedics and firefighter's have their hands full under the best of conditions. Many police departments have a "ride along" program open to citizens. It might open your eyes.

 

As a former MP and Cop (see it is true), that is just plain WRONG!

You do not "train" with civilians. I would have had them on suspension or walking a very long beat!

 

Cops sometime pull me over or pull up beside me and then ask me if I wanna drag when I am in the Z06. I always ask them how much of a head start do I have to give you?

I have revved up my motor at them (with the Corsa Extremes) and they smile and give me a thumbs up.

Would not recommend it though unless they know you!

Most of the time if you are cool with them, they are going to be cool with you. Most police officers are are guys too.

 

Lots of bad apples out there!

 

I'm not a "LEO", but I have worked for them a few times. Computers. Must add that my dad was LEO for 30 or more years.
I start every conversation with them (anyone as a matter of fact) with a BIG SMILE.
A hearty greeting, and go from there.
Pulled over once with Ex in car, and officer asked if I knew why he'd pulled me over.
I'm sitting there doing a smiling bobble-head.
He states "Because I can't believe a MARINE would buy such a 'girly-colored' Vette."
Another Marine, sees me around town, and just wanted to say "HI".

Another one, on I93 north of Boston, left lane, 70mph 2pm.
Crown Vic Cruiser pulls in "FRONT" of me... ????
I glance at rear view mirror and I've got a Crown Vic Cruiser Behind me..???
Then the Dodge Charger Cruiser pulls up on my right... WTF??
thinking I'm gonna be calling the boss telling him I got arrested (for what?)
Look back over at the Charger, and the guy SMILES and flashes me a THUMBS UP..
He Punches it, and he's gone...
BUT
I did glance the Marine Corps Seal on his back window.
Quickly look at the guy in front and there's that seal, lower left corner.
Guy behind me comes around 'gunning it' and there's that seal, lower left rear window...

Apparently, they were just saying "HI"...