Anyone else feel like when they see a cop they are going to get a ticket for something

[spectrenihlus]

Everyday I travel down the freeway and it never fails I see a person pulled to the side of the road and a police car behind them. I love the police don't get me wrong but whenever I see one with a radar gun out I feel "well there goes 150 bucks". Does anyone else feel that way? Or am I just paranoid.

 

[Radoh]

It a pretty standard feeling, a symbol of authority often evokes primal fear of being controlled, or at least that's how I see it.

 

[Giest4life]

I used to when I first started driving, but not anymore. It helps that I rarely go above the speed limit so I usually don't even have to check myself when I see a cop car.

 

[Tulks]

It's a common reaction. Most people, on seeing a police officer (or even a similar uniform), automatically go through a mental checklist of things they've done wrong lately.

 

[spectrenihlus]

It's a common reaction. Most people, on seeing a police officer (or even a similar uniform), automatically go through a mental checklist of things they've done wrong lately.

But should that be the reaction? I mean if a cop wanted to they can find someway to ticket you. That should not be legal. I feel that it decreases the effectiveness and legitimacy of the police if they are allowed to ticket you for infractions that do not endangear anyone (ie talking on the cellphone, seriously $1000 ticket for that ?fuck that)

 

[GodofCider]

Everyday I travel down the freeway and it never fails I see a person pulled to the side of the road and a police car behind them. I love the police don't get me wrong but whenever I see one with a radar gun out I feel "well there goes 150 bucks". Does anyone else feel that way? Or am I just paranoid.

No, I do not in the least feel this way.

 

[spectrenihlus]

Everyday I travel down the freeway and it never fails I see a person pulled to the side of the road and a police car behind them. I love the police don't get me wrong but whenever I see one with a radar gun out I feel "well there goes 150 bucks". Does anyone else feel that way? Or am I just paranoid.

No, I do not in the least feel this way.

Just curious what state do you live in?

 

[trebach]

It's a common reaction. Most people, on seeing a police officer (or even a similar uniform), automatically go through a mental checklist of things they've done wrong lately.

But should that be the reaction? I mean if a cop wanted to they can find someway to ticket you. That should not be legal. I feel that it decreases the effectiveness and legitimacy of the police if they are allowed to ticket you for infractions that do not endangear anyone (ie talking on the cellphone, seriously $1000 ticket for that ?fuck that)

Bad example because it severely increases the chance of an accident, but I see the point that an officer could find a reason to ticket you. The dash cam however is a check on their ability to do that.

 

[Radeonx]

It's a common reaction. Most people, on seeing a police officer (or even a similar uniform), automatically go through a mental checklist of things they've done wrong lately.

But should that be the reaction? I mean if a cop wanted to they can find someway to ticket you. That should not be legal. I feel that it decreases the effectiveness and legitimacy of the police if they are allowed to ticket you for infractions that do not endangear anyone (ie talking on the cellphone, seriously $1000 ticket for that ?fuck that)

Using a cellphone while driving is a well documented and proven method to increase your chances of getting into a car accident. You deserve the ticket fully.

OT: Yup. It happens quite a bit, especially since I'm a college student.

 

[Vuljatar]

With all the shit that's been happening recently, when I see a cop I feel like I might get threatened or brutally beaten for no reason.

 

[Thaluikhain]

Nope. Bit uneasy when I see people walking round armed in public, though, even if they are police.

 

[Vuljatar]

It's a common reaction. Most people, on seeing a police officer (or even a similar uniform), automatically go through a mental checklist of things they've done wrong lately.

But should that be the reaction? I mean if a cop wanted to they can find someway to ticket you. That should not be legal. I feel that it decreases the effectiveness and legitimacy of the police if they are allowed to ticket you for infractions that do not endangear anyone (ie talking on the cellphone, seriously $1000 ticket for that ?fuck that)

A better example might be seatbelt laws. If you're alone in the car, you are the only person you are putting in danger by not wearing your seatbelt, making it a truly pointless law.

 

[spectrenihlus]

It's a common reaction. Most people, on seeing a police officer (or even a similar uniform), automatically go through a mental checklist of things they've done wrong lately.

But should that be the reaction? I mean if a cop wanted to they can find someway to ticket you. That should not be legal. I feel that it decreases the effectiveness and legitimacy of the police if they are allowed to ticket you for infractions that do not endangear anyone (ie talking on the cellphone, seriously $1000 ticket for that ?fuck that)

Bad example because it severely increases the chance of an accident, but I see the point that an officer could find a reason to ticket you. The dash cam however is a check on their ability to do that.

Actually studies show that talking on a cell phone does absolutely nothing. It's basically makes it illegal for one armed people to talk in the car. Texting on the other hand is a completely different thing.

edit: let me rephrase this. It is perfectly legal to drive with a coffee in one hand and talk to a passenger, this is exactly what driving while talking on a cell phone is.Making it an $1000 dollar infraction is purely a revenue grab.

 

[Neonbob]

Not really. I don't do anything that would cause me to get pulled over.
When I'm driving, I go five over in 35mph and up zones, and I think I drive safely.
And just walking around, I know I'm fine.

 

[varulfic]

I always get apprehensive when I see a cop, doesn't matter if I'm driving, just walking down the street or soliciting prostitutes.

 

[rockingnic]

When I see a ticket, I always feel I'm going to get arrested but that's may be because I'm Hispanic... I go up and talk to them anyways sometimes though.

 

[Spy_Guy]

Last time I saw a cop, I wanted to walk up to them and show appreciation for the great job they do for society.

Ultimately, I didn't though, they'd probably think I was high or similar.

 

[spectrenihlus]

It's a common reaction. Most people, on seeing a police officer (or even a similar uniform), automatically go through a mental checklist of things they've done wrong lately.

But should that be the reaction? I mean if a cop wanted to they can find someway to ticket you. That should not be legal. I feel that it decreases the effectiveness and legitimacy of the police if they are allowed to ticket you for infractions that do not endangear anyone (ie talking on the cellphone, seriously $1000 ticket for that ?fuck that)

Bad example because it severely increases the chance of an accident, but I see the point that an officer could find a reason to ticket you. The dash cam however is a check on their ability to do that.

Actually studies show that talking on a cell phone does absolutely nothing. It's basically makes it illegal for one armed people to talk in the car. Texting on the other hand is a completely different thing.

No. Both are dangerous, yes texting is worse, and you will most likley not get into a crash on the phone. But it can happen, you should see my mom.

OT: Yes, but i usually have a reason.

Some people can't do it true but that should not criminalize those who can nor should it be a $1000 dollar infraction when the fact is you can be just as distracted by hands free driving based on the content of your discussion. Billboards are legal but they can distract you as much as cellphones. Also data showing that cell phone laws reduce accidents are irrelevant as they are going down across all states not just states with cell phone laws.