Speedo Error??
Le Mans Master
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State LEO for 20 years and you'd be surprised what cops can afford now days. This is my 7th vette so I doubt that was the officers’ reason for the citation. As for colors I usually preferred YELLOW because they stood out in the crowd. 
Seriously doubt the color or the type of car has much to do with most citations issued by most officers. In fact I was more likely to stop a POS that was speeding because I found more issues besides speeding. I tended to cut more slack to drivers of high performance cars if the truth be known.
There are plenty of active and current LEO’s on the forum so perhaps they’ll weigh in about the great “COLOR MYTH”………..
Seriously doubt the color or the type of car has much to do with most citations issued by most officers. In fact I was more likely to stop a POS that was speeding because I found more issues besides speeding. I tended to cut more slack to drivers of high performance cars if the truth be known.
There are plenty of active and current LEO’s on the forum so perhaps they’ll weigh in about the great “COLOR MYTH”………..
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Originally Posted by Hound
the " DICK" don't like what they can't afford !
the " DICK" don't like what they can't afford !
STate LEO for 20 years and you'd be surprised what cops can afford now days. This is my 7th vette so I doubt that was the officers’ reason for the citation. As for colors I usually preferred YELLOW because they stood out in the crowd.
Seriously doubt the color or the type of car has much to do with most citations issued by most officers. In fact I was more likely to stop a POS that was speeding because I found more issues besides speeding. I tended to cut more slack to drivers of high performance cars if the truth be known.
There are plenty of active and current LEO’s on the forum so perhaps they’ll weigh in about the great “COLOR MYTH”………..
Seriously doubt the color or the type of car has much to do with most citations issued by most officers. In fact I was more likely to stop a POS that was speeding because I found more issues besides speeding. I tended to cut more slack to drivers of high performance cars if the truth be known.
There are plenty of active and current LEO’s on the forum so perhaps they’ll weigh in about the great “COLOR MYTH”………..
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Ok so God would do 45 I'll give you that one, But I have a Bel RX75 installed ( $1500 ) one of the best on the market, and I have 20/20 vision??????? I dont think he likes RED Vettes. I will go to court and try to get it dropped to a non mover and pay them there money, I will let you know how I make out.
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How bad a fine was it?
If ya' don't mind me asking?
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From: LongIsland,NY............
State LEO for 20 years and you'd be surprised what cops can afford now days. This is my 7th vette so I doubt that was the officers’ reason for the citation. As for colors I usually preferred YELLOW because they stood out in the crowd.
Seriously doubt the color or the type of car has much to do with most citations issued by most officers. In fact I was more likely to stop a POS that was speeding because I found more issues besides speeding. I tended to cut more slack to drivers of high performance cars if the truth be known.
There are plenty of active and current LEO’s on the forum so perhaps they’ll weigh in about the great “COLOR MYTH”………..
Seriously doubt the color or the type of car has much to do with most citations issued by most officers. In fact I was more likely to stop a POS that was speeding because I found more issues besides speeding. I tended to cut more slack to drivers of high performance cars if the truth be known.
There are plenty of active and current LEO’s on the forum so perhaps they’ll weigh in about the great “COLOR MYTH”………..
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As to my reason for 83 in a 70, I followed a moving road block of a mini-van and an S-10 at 55mph (in a 70) for about 15 minutes. When I got on the mini-vans bumper he gave me the finger as he cruised at 55 purposely trying to keep myself and 5 other cars from passing. Bad part was the cop was literally on the next hill as I finally passed the van. Oh well, things happen....
I finally get a stretch with no cars coming and no hills, and I put the hammer down on my brand new Chevy. I get right alongside this DA and the stripe goes to solid double yellow...aw, what the hell, nobody out here but me and him, I'll finish the pass. I had barely gotten around when here comes some middle-aged, passed-over DPS officer that was diligently watching that no-passing zone...he was not a happy camper. Like you said, things happen...and I got a life lesson.
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The speed violation is the probable cause to stop - - -how much they're over, prior record and the driver's attitude has always had a significant determination in what happens after that.
If the violator's got an attitude and is disrespectful, then they get every cite that's coming to them.
And the instant on features of the newer radar - -compared to the radar head I hung out the back window when I was a rookie-- will render those $1500 detectors and jammers useless all day long.
I doubt very seriously that color or brand of car had much to do with the sitaution....sorry you got stopped - - hopefully some type of traffic school is available as an alternative to points on your license.
Good luck- even for a former LEO here in AZ they're more likely to mail you the fine and your picture from the photo radar - - -and there's no chance to ask a brother for a break!
If the violator's got an attitude and is disrespectful, then they get every cite that's coming to them.
And the instant on features of the newer radar - -compared to the radar head I hung out the back window when I was a rookie-- will render those $1500 detectors and jammers useless all day long.
I doubt very seriously that color or brand of car had much to do with the sitaution....sorry you got stopped - - hopefully some type of traffic school is available as an alternative to points on your license.
Good luck- even for a former LEO here in AZ they're more likely to mail you the fine and your picture from the photo radar - - -and there's no chance to ask a brother for a break!
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I have been driving for 22 years and received three tickets...all for 45 in a 35. The most recent was in our Subaru Outback, on a four-lane road with my in-laws in the back seat. Sometimes folks get tickets because they are truly driving dangerously; sometimes they get tickets because of 'targeted enforcement'. Oh well, I was breaking the law in every case and went to traffic school all three times.
Now that I have a Vette, I will see if my ticket frequency changes.
Now that I have a Vette, I will see if my ticket frequency changes.
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Ok so God would do 45 I'll give you that one, But I have a Bel RX75 installed ( $1500 ) one of the best on the market, and I have 20/20 vision??????? I dont think he likes RED Vettes. I will go to court and try to get it dropped to a non mover and pay them there money, I will let you know how I make out.
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God would have known about the LEO beforehand...
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Exact same story from me using a Garmin Quest II portable GPS.
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