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St. Jude Donor '17
Got stopped twice earlier today, By the same FHP. We're both in the turn lane to get on the interstate with him behind me. Light turns and I'm gone. Next I see is his blue lights.
He wants to know what the hurry is. I told him no hurry. He asked why I felt the need to run 70 on the on ramp (mainline was 70). I informed him it was the speed limit and I like to blend in. We spent the next 5 minutes arguing the point.
He let me go with not so much as a nice day. I took off and here he comes again lights flashing. Said I accelerated too fast. I asked if I spun my tires and endangered anybody and he said no but there was no reason to accelerate that hard. I explained to him it was actually fairly normal for the car.
We spent the next 5 or so minutes discussing that. He actually threatened to write me a ticket for improper start. I let him know if he felt it would hold up in court to go ahead. No ticket but he did say he'd be watching me.
Both stops were unnecessary but were pretty much matter of fact. I knew I was right 100% I have been around the block a time or two and have seen the inside of traffic court more than I would want to admit and more than my share of outrageous fines paid.
Most cops are good with a share of ****** thrown in that I think just get bored running up and down the highway.
He wants to know what the hurry is. I told him no hurry. He asked why I felt the need to run 70 on the on ramp (mainline was 70). I informed him it was the speed limit and I like to blend in. We spent the next 5 minutes arguing the point.
He let me go with not so much as a nice day. I took off and here he comes again lights flashing. Said I accelerated too fast. I asked if I spun my tires and endangered anybody and he said no but there was no reason to accelerate that hard. I explained to him it was actually fairly normal for the car.
We spent the next 5 or so minutes discussing that. He actually threatened to write me a ticket for improper start. I let him know if he felt it would hold up in court to go ahead. No ticket but he did say he'd be watching me.
Both stops were unnecessary but were pretty much matter of fact. I knew I was right 100% I have been around the block a time or two and have seen the inside of traffic court more than I would want to admit and more than my share of outrageous fines paid.
Most cops are good with a share of ****** thrown in that I think just get bored running up and down the highway.
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
IMO there is no point in acting like a butthead around a cop because you will lose then. If the LEO gave me a ticket then I wouldn't blame him, it was my fault to begin with. I was just thankful the wife, our Corvette and I made it back home in one piece (besides the rock chip on the windshield).
However, be warned about driving around Colorado. I only spent about 250 miles in Colorado and "saw" about 12 cops, all looked to be doing traffic enforcement.
What is the range of a good detector anyway? I know it depends on the landscape conditions. I don't think there was anyone ahead of me for about a mile.
However, be warned about driving around Colorado. I only spent about 250 miles in Colorado and "saw" about 12 cops, all looked to be doing traffic enforcement.
What is the range of a good detector anyway? I know it depends on the landscape conditions. I don't think there was anyone ahead of me for about a mile.
, glad you didn't get a ticket, and the range of a great radar detector also depends on what kind of radar's being shot at you, or if it's laser. I'd say 1+ miles in a straight line, unobstructed, and more. Laser can be a lot more, but it's usually a pinpoint from what I've read. I don't if this officer was shooting anything with radar, or he had it on low and turned it up as he saw you passing to catch your speed. That's most likely the case. Considering that he had you, and you were caught (and they probably need the revenue as much as any state does), I'd say you got a very big break.
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I just asked the question yesterday how many here have been given a break by LEO's? Well at we know of one for sure! 
Bottom line despite some of the anti LEO comments "We are actually people just like the rest of you"! Simply doing our jobs while making a thousand judgement calls a day. If you're polite and the offense isn't to egregious good chance you get a warning from many LEO's. Grab a snotty attitude with me and I politely write a citation. I've given out a lot more warnings than citations in my 20 plus years.
Always be polite if stopped because it can do wonders in avoiding a ticket! Most LEO's really aren't out to get you.....
The last ticket I recieved was over 15 years ago, (I deserved it, 90mph in a 70 zone) The CHP officer that pulled me over was professional and courtious. After a few minutes of polite conversation he actualy wrote the ticket for 75 mph!! probably saved me a few bucks !! A little later in the day, I was driving exactly 70mph going back the other way when I noticed a black fender pulling even with my door, It was the same officer, He honked his horn gave me the thumbs up sign and we both had a laugh over the situation. The point is a little courtesy and mutual respect goes a long way
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Glad you're feeling better, sorry about the dogs , glad you didn't get a ticket, and the range of a great radar detector also depends on what kind of radar's being shot at you, or if it's laser. I'd say 1+ miles in a straight line, unobstructed, and more. Laser can be a lot more, but it's usually a pinpoint from what I've read. I don't if this officer was shooting anything with radar, or he had it on low and turned it up as he saw you passing to catch your speed. That's most likely the case. Considering that he had you, and you were caught (and they probably need the revenue as much as any state does), I'd say you got a very big break.
, glad you didn't get a ticket, and the range of a great radar detector also depends on what kind of radar's being shot at you, or if it's laser. I'd say 1+ miles in a straight line, unobstructed, and more. Laser can be a lot more, but it's usually a pinpoint from what I've read. I don't if this officer was shooting anything with radar, or he had it on low and turned it up as he saw you passing to catch your speed. That's most likely the case. Considering that he had you, and you were caught (and they probably need the revenue as much as any state does), I'd say you got a very big break.I know this is one of those flaws with a radar detector. If he isn't shooting up targets and just locks on to you, you are screwed if you go over. I also put my hands out the window after I turned on the hazards and shut off the engine. My wife already had my license, registration and insurance card out by the time I stopped (at a safe location by the way). I'm sure I made the day of a few drivers that passed by seeing an orange Vette being pulled over.
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Ack!
A L T I T U D E __ S I C K N E S S = "The effect of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues developed in rarefied air at high altitudes" per Webster's. Sounds kind of familiar what you had, NO FUN!
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St. Jude Donor '10
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I just asked the question yesterday how many here have been given a break by LEO's? Well at we know of one for sure! Bottom line despite some of the anti LEO comments "We are actually people just like the rest of you"! Simply doing our jobs while making a thousand judgement calls a day. If you're polite and the offense isn't to egregious good chance you get a warning from many LEO's. Grab a snotty attitude with me and I politely write a citation. I've given out a lot more warnings than citations in my 20 plus years.
Always be polite if stopped because it can do wonders in avoiding a ticket! Most LEO's really aren't out to get you.....
Polite and respectful goes a long way.
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Well I got pulled over for the Colorado State Highway Patrol doing 73 in a 60. We were cruising down US550, the Million Dollar Highway. We stopped in Silverton to look around, shop, eat and then I started to feel ill. Knowing my wife had zero chance of driving in the mountains we left for our hotel in Montrose.
20 miles from Montrose I passed a slow pick up (going below the speed limit) but didn't slow back down. CSP was going the other way. He was extremely professional and I explained to him that I wasn't feeling good and even showed him my Garmin that had Walgreens already selected. He gave me a warning, told me to drive the speed limit and asked if I needed an ambulance.
We were about to go to Aspen the next day but it was raining and I wasn't feeling that good. Drank mostly fluids till we were almost back home in Utah.
The car did great. I didn't get any pics since I was more concerned with getting my wife out of the mountains. I averaged somewhere north of 30mpg, 33mpg alone on I 15 yesterday for about 150 miles. I'm feeling better now, gradually getting my apetite back. I could have really used a nice trip since I lost two dogs within 10 days before that. By lost I'm saying they passed away. I probably caught something from taking care of the puppy last weekend.
This trip made me realize another good reason for having an automatic. I have one due to a bad left hip but my wife can't drive a manual. We would have really been screwed if I couldn't drive for some reason.
20 miles from Montrose I passed a slow pick up (going below the speed limit) but didn't slow back down. CSP was going the other way. He was extremely professional and I explained to him that I wasn't feeling good and even showed him my Garmin that had Walgreens already selected. He gave me a warning, told me to drive the speed limit and asked if I needed an ambulance.
We were about to go to Aspen the next day but it was raining and I wasn't feeling that good. Drank mostly fluids till we were almost back home in Utah.
The car did great. I didn't get any pics since I was more concerned with getting my wife out of the mountains. I averaged somewhere north of 30mpg, 33mpg alone on I 15 yesterday for about 150 miles. I'm feeling better now, gradually getting my apetite back. I could have really used a nice trip since I lost two dogs within 10 days before that. By lost I'm saying they passed away. I probably caught something from taking care of the puppy last weekend.
This trip made me realize another good reason for having an automatic. I have one due to a bad left hip but my wife can't drive a manual. We would have really been screwed if I couldn't drive for some reason.
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As a former Police officer I hated giving tickets unless the guy or gal had a bad attitude. Some police officers are unreasonable. But, it is always best to be honest and polite when stopped for a violation.
I'm very sorry to hear about the dogs. They become family pretty quick and most dogs are tremendously loyal and loving. And almost human in a way. The only help I can offer is I'm sure the quality of life you gave the dogs was truly wonderful. Many dogs are abused and have a tough life. You were able to provide food, shelter, and comfort to your dogs. Again I'm saddened by your loss and wish you all the best.
I'm very sorry to hear about the dogs. They become family pretty quick and most dogs are tremendously loyal and loving. And almost human in a way. The only help I can offer is I'm sure the quality of life you gave the dogs was truly wonderful. Many dogs are abused and have a tough life. You were able to provide food, shelter, and comfort to your dogs. Again I'm saddened by your loss and wish you all the best.
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As a former Police officer I hated giving tickets unless the guy or gal had a bad attitude. Some police officers are unreasonable. But, it is always best to be honest and polite when stopped for a violation.
I'm very sorry to hear about the dogs. They become family pretty quick and most dogs are tremendously loyal and loving. And almost human in a way. The only help I can offer is I'm sure the quality of life you gave the dogs was truly wonderful. Many dogs are abused and have a tough life. You were able to provide food, shelter, and comfort to your dogs. Again I'm saddened by your loss and wish you all the best.
I'm very sorry to hear about the dogs. They become family pretty quick and most dogs are tremendously loyal and loving. And almost human in a way. The only help I can offer is I'm sure the quality of life you gave the dogs was truly wonderful. Many dogs are abused and have a tough life. You were able to provide food, shelter, and comfort to your dogs. Again I'm saddened by your loss and wish you all the best.
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I find it hard to believe you know that they NEVER give a break.
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I already live at above 4300 feet so I doubt that is it, besides I did have a light fever the first 12 hours or so I was sick.
Got to love Giants fans, especially when the Eagles beat them 75-90% of the time even in their house or the Mets blowing chunks at the end of every season. At least the Mets don't have to worry about that this year. I can see Reid using Vick in some trick play this year and with McNabbs injury history I don't mind having a decent tested back up.
Got to love Giants fans, especially when the Eagles beat them 75-90% of the time even in their house or the Mets blowing chunks at the end of every season. At least the Mets don't have to worry about that this year. I can see Reid using Vick in some trick play this year and with McNabbs injury history I don't mind having a decent tested back up.
Question about your giants math 75-90%??
Um....All-time series NYG leads 82-70-2
Good luck with Vick......ya got a pitbull in the bird house!
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Some people criticize police for stereotypes, assumptions and know it all attitudes and then completely discredit their comments by doing the same thing. According to this guy, COPS NEVER GIVE BREAKS (CHP that is). How about this, Give me a break!
On an average night, I give more people a break than I give a ticket. Not only that, but studies have shown that cops give far too many breaks due to subconscious fears of getting complaints.