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

[Canid117]

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.

Everyone thinks they can and no one is as good at driving as they claim.

http://www.psych.utah.edu/AppliedCognitionLab/DrivingAssessment2003.pdf

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811379.pdf

If it is illegal to talk on your phone than it should be illegal to drink or talk while driving if that isn't neither should talking on your cellphone. This is purely a revenue grab.

No it is an attempt to lower the number of fatal car accidents in the united states. Holding a cup in your hand and talking to a passenger does have an affect and I am sure the police would love to ticket you for it if they could but it is much harder to prove that you were talking to your friend while driving than talking on a cellphone. Cellphone conversations also have a greater impact on the quality of driving than normal conversations do because you have the phone in your hand at all times as opposed to a cup of coffee which can be stored in a cup holder. Not everything is a conspiracy to steal your money spectrenihlus.

 

[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.

Everyone thinks they can and no one is as good at driving as they claim.

http://www.psych.utah.edu/AppliedCognitionLab/DrivingAssessment2003.pdf

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811379.pdf

If it is illegal to talk on your phone than it should be illegal to drink or talk while driving if that isn't neither should talking on your cellphone. This is purely a revenue grab.

No it is an attempt to lower the number of fatal car accidents in the united states. Holding a cup in your hand and talking to a passenger does have an affect and I am sure the police would love to ticket you for it if they could but it is much harder to prove that you were talking to your friend while driving than talking on a cellphone. Cellphone conversations also have a greater impact on the quality of driving than normal conversations do because you have the phone in your hand at all times as opposed to a cup of coffee which can be stored in a cup holder. Not everything is a conspiracy to steal your money spectrenihlus.

I'm sorry but it really is especially since in states that do not have laws for driving without a hands free device accidents are going down as well. And the punishment being 1 grand is absolutely ridiculous.

 

[Canid117]

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.

Everyone thinks they can and no one is as good at driving as they claim.

http://www.psych.utah.edu/AppliedCognitionLab/DrivingAssessment2003.pdf

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811379.pdf

If it is illegal to talk on your phone than it should be illegal to drink or talk while driving if that isn't neither should talking on your cellphone. This is purely a revenue grab.

No it is an attempt to lower the number of fatal car accidents in the united states. Holding a cup in your hand and talking to a passenger does have an affect and I am sure the police would love to ticket you for it if they could but it is much harder to prove that you were talking to your friend while driving than talking on a cellphone. Cellphone conversations also have a greater impact on the quality of driving than normal conversations do because you have the phone in your hand at all times as opposed to a cup of coffee which can be stored in a cup holder. Not everything is a conspiracy to steal your money spectrenihlus.

I'm sorry but it really is especially since in states that do not have laws for driving without a hands free device accidents are going down as well. And the punishment being 1 grand is absolutely ridiculous.

Care to provide proof?

 

[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.

Everyone thinks they can and no one is as good at driving as they claim.

http://www.psych.utah.edu/AppliedCognitionLab/DrivingAssessment2003.pdf

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811379.pdf

If it is illegal to talk on your phone than it should be illegal to drink or talk while driving if that isn't neither should talking on your cellphone. This is purely a revenue grab.

No it is an attempt to lower the number of fatal car accidents in the united states. Holding a cup in your hand and talking to a passenger does have an affect and I am sure the police would love to ticket you for it if they could but it is much harder to prove that you were talking to your friend while driving than talking on a cellphone. Cellphone conversations also have a greater impact on the quality of driving than normal conversations do because you have the phone in your hand at all times as opposed to a cup of coffee which can be stored in a cup holder. Not everything is a conspiracy to steal your money spectrenihlus.

I'm sorry but it really is especially since in states that do not have laws for driving without a hands free device accidents are going down as well. And the punishment being 1 grand is absolutely ridiculous.

Care to provide proof?

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/departments/nrd-30/ncsa/stsi/usa%20web%20report.htm

Pick a state any state.

 

[ace_of_something]

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.

That's kind of our goal. It's called 'officer presence' and it's the first level on the continuum of control. The idea is that by us just being around you will be more likely to obey certain laws, particularly minor (yet important) infractions like obeying the speed limit.
Often times, especially in larger urban areas, a traffic patrol is placed in a 'problem area' they are often instructed to only pull over 'major problems' because when you have someone pulled over and are issuing a ticket. People tend to actually SPEED UP, because they figure 'he's busy, i can keep going.'
This is a mistake because nearly all traffic patrols are done in pairs.

I could go on and on about the tactics for traffic control but it's actually pretty boring.

In answer to the question... I only feel tense (off duty of course) when I pass a state trooper because all they do is traffic and they're really serious about it. They are also, at least around here, notorious for being unreasonable asshats.

 

[Lilbeets]

Not gonna lie I hate the police, because of that. if im going 10 miles over the speed limit and get pulled over i feel like thats bull.

 

[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.

That's kind of our goal. It's called 'officer presence' and it's the first level on the continuum of control. The idea is that by us just being around you will be more likely to obey certain laws, particularly minor (yet important) infractions like obeying the speed limit.
Often times, especially in larger urban areas, a traffic patrol is placed in a 'problem area' they are often instructed to only pull over 'major problems' because when you have someone pulled over and are issuing a ticket. People tend to actually SPEED UP, because they figure 'he's busy, i can keep going.'
This is a mistake because nearly all traffic patrols are done in pairs.

I could go on and on about the tactics for traffic control but it's actually pretty boring.

In answer to the question... I only feel tense (off duty of course) when I pass a state trooper because all they do is traffic and they're really serious about it. They are also, at least around here, notorious for being unreasonable asshats.

Would you be able to find something you can ticket with any car?

 

[ace_of_something]

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.

Everyone thinks they can and no one is as good at driving as they claim.

http://www.psych.utah.edu/AppliedCognitionLab/DrivingAssessment2003.pdf

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811379.pdf

If it is illegal to talk on your phone than it should be illegal to drink or talk while driving if that isn't neither should talking on your cellphone. This is purely a revenue grab.

No it is an attempt to lower the number of fatal car accidents in the united states. Holding a cup in your hand and talking to a passenger does have an affect and I am sure the police would love to ticket you for it if they could but it is much harder to prove that you were talking to your friend while driving than talking on a cellphone. Cellphone conversations also have a greater impact on the quality of driving than normal conversations do because you have the phone in your hand at all times as opposed to a cup of coffee which can be stored in a cup holder. Not everything is a conspiracy to steal your money spectrenihlus.

I'm sorry but it really is especially since in states that do not have laws for driving without a hands free device accidents are going down as well. And the punishment being 1 grand is absolutely ridiculous.

Care to provide proof?

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/departments/nrd-30/ncsa/stsi/usa%20web%20report.htm

Pick a state any state.

Couldn't you argue that since the laws have been added/enforced that is what has caused the accidents to go down?

In addition any sort of statistical data gathered by the gov't is usually based on the uniform crime report. So any car accident that goes unreported (like most minor fender benders, the kind that cell phones cause) tend not to show up in those statistics. Unless your state is pissing away money by paying insurance companies to do the research.

also a grand? Where the hell do you live? I've never heard of any sort of standard fine being that high. Now, I have heard of people causing an accident and THEN being find exorbitant amounts. But not a standard ticket.

 

[Canid117]

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.

Everyone thinks they can and no one is as good at driving as they claim.

http://www.psych.utah.edu/AppliedCognitionLab/DrivingAssessment2003.pdf

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811379.pdf

If it is illegal to talk on your phone than it should be illegal to drink or talk while driving if that isn't neither should talking on your cellphone. This is purely a revenue grab.

No it is an attempt to lower the number of fatal car accidents in the united states. Holding a cup in your hand and talking to a passenger does have an affect and I am sure the police would love to ticket you for it if they could but it is much harder to prove that you were talking to your friend while driving than talking on a cellphone. Cellphone conversations also have a greater impact on the quality of driving than normal conversations do because you have the phone in your hand at all times as opposed to a cup of coffee which can be stored in a cup holder. Not everything is a conspiracy to steal your money spectrenihlus.

I'm sorry but it really is especially since in states that do not have laws for driving without a hands free device accidents are going down as well. And the punishment being 1 grand is absolutely ridiculous.

Care to provide proof?

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/departments/nrd-30/ncsa/stsi/usa%20web%20report.htm

Pick a state any state.

And a million other factors that could decrease those numbers are being discounted why? Find me a study that proves that cell phones in particular do not increase the chances of an accident? The most dramatic drop I see is in a state with a ban on all drivers (California) and I have found proof that cell phones have a negative impact on driving. Sometimes the police really do just want you to drive more responsibly. Especially when some dumbass takes up six hours of their day standing on the side of the freeway because aforementioned dumbass couldn't wait twenty minutes to tell his buddy that he was super ready to get smashed at the Shasta trip this weekend.

 

[Lil devils x_v1legacy]

No. When I see cops, I am used to them asking for my phone number not giving me a ticket. LOL

 

[ace_of_something]

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.

That's kind of our goal. It's called 'officer presence' and it's the first level on the continuum of control. The idea is that by us just being around you will be more likely to obey certain laws, particularly minor (yet important) infractions like obeying the speed limit.
Often times, especially in larger urban areas, a traffic patrol is placed in a 'problem area' they are often instructed to only pull over 'major problems' because when you have someone pulled over and are issuing a ticket. People tend to actually SPEED UP, because they figure 'he's busy, i can keep going.'
This is a mistake because nearly all traffic patrols are done in pairs.

I could go on and on about the tactics for traffic control but it's actually pretty boring.

In answer to the question... I only feel tense (off duty of course) when I pass a state trooper because all they do is traffic and they're really serious about it. They are also, at least around here, notorious for being unreasonable asshats.

Would you be able to find something you can ticket with any car?

Moving violation or citation? They're two different things.
Moving Violation, no. MV's (more commonly what people think of when they think 'ticket') are given for behaviors. Most people actually DO drive the speed limit, use turn signals properly, and have up to date insurance info in their car. You just don't notice them because your average motorist doesn't remember people that aren't a problem. When you have to sit and watch every single person go by you start to realize that most people do a decent job driving.

Citations are given for conditions and around here they also tend to be a lot less costly (or just a 'if you fix it we won't fine you anything'), but you do pull them over. Tail light is out, improperly displayed plates, illegal ground effects, etc. It's a lot easier to find a reason to pull someone over for a citation.

In answer to your question though; it's pretty easy to find a legitimate reason to pull someone over, even more so at night. However, one most pick and choose. Pull over those that are doing something that could endanger others. I have a particular hate of people who don't use turn signals or sweep across multiple lanes.

Also if you're polite, respectful, follow directions, and your infraction wasn't too severe most officers would rather just talk to you and let you on your way then go to the effort of writing a report for the ticket/citation.

Unless of course a local politician has start a 'ZERO TOLERANCE' policy or something.

 

[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.

Everyone thinks they can and no one is as good at driving as they claim.

http://www.psych.utah.edu/AppliedCognitionLab/DrivingAssessment2003.pdf

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811379.pdf

If it is illegal to talk on your phone than it should be illegal to drink or talk while driving if that isn't neither should talking on your cellphone. This is purely a revenue grab.

No it is an attempt to lower the number of fatal car accidents in the united states. Holding a cup in your hand and talking to a passenger does have an affect and I am sure the police would love to ticket you for it if they could but it is much harder to prove that you were talking to your friend while driving than talking on a cellphone. Cellphone conversations also have a greater impact on the quality of driving than normal conversations do because you have the phone in your hand at all times as opposed to a cup of coffee which can be stored in a cup holder. Not everything is a conspiracy to steal your money spectrenihlus.

I'm sorry but it really is especially since in states that do not have laws for driving without a hands free device accidents are going down as well. And the punishment being 1 grand is absolutely ridiculous.

Care to provide proof?

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/departments/nrd-30/ncsa/stsi/usa%20web%20report.htm

Pick a state any state.

And a million other factors that could decrease those numbers are being discounted why? Find me a study that proves that cell phones in particular do not increase the chances of an accident? The most dramatic drop I see is in a state with a ban on all drivers (California) and I have found proof that cell phones have a negative impact on driving. Sometimes the police really do just want you to drive more responsibly. Especially when some dumbass takes up six hours of their day standing on the side of the freeway because aforementioned dumbass couldn't wait twenty minutes to tell his buddy that he was super ready to get smashed at the Shasta trip this weekend.

It's not cellphones it is distracted driving in general that causes accidents. Not to mention that because it is the context of the discussion and not the actual holding of the cellphone with one hand that causes distraced driving. All hands free laws do is make the hands free device manufacturers rich.

 

[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.

That's kind of our goal. It's called 'officer presence' and it's the first level on the continuum of control. The idea is that by us just being around you will be more likely to obey certain laws, particularly minor (yet important) infractions like obeying the speed limit.
Often times, especially in larger urban areas, a traffic patrol is placed in a 'problem area' they are often instructed to only pull over 'major problems' because when you have someone pulled over and are issuing a ticket. People tend to actually SPEED UP, because they figure 'he's busy, i can keep going.'
This is a mistake because nearly all traffic patrols are done in pairs.

I could go on and on about the tactics for traffic control but it's actually pretty boring.

In answer to the question... I only feel tense (off duty of course) when I pass a state trooper because all they do is traffic and they're really serious about it. They are also, at least around here, notorious for being unreasonable asshats.

Would you be able to find something you can ticket with any car?

Moving violation or citation? They're two different things.
Moving Violation, no. MV's (more commonly what people think of when they think 'ticket') are given for behaviors. Most people actually DO drive the speed limit, use turn signals properly, and have up to date insurance info in their car. You just don't notice them because your average motorist doesn't remember people that aren't a problem. When you have to sit and watch every single person go by you start to realize that most people do a decent job driving.

Citations are given for conditions and around here they also tend to be a lot less costly (or just a 'if you fix it we won't fine you anything'), but you do pull them over. Tail light is out, improperly displayed plates, illegal ground effects, etc. It's a lot easier to find a reason to pull someone over for a citation.

In answer to your question though; it's pretty easy to find a legitimate reason to pull someone over, even more so at night.

Also if you're polite, respectful, follow directions, and your infraction wasn't too severe most officers would rather just talk to you and let you on your way then go to the effort of writing a report for the ticket/citation.

Unless of course a local politician has start a 'ZERO TOLERANCE' policy or something.

Thank you for the clarification.

 

[ace_of_something]

It's not cellphones it is distracted driving in general that causes accidents. Not to mention that because it is the context of the discussion and not the actual holding of the cellphone with one hand that causes distraced driving. All hands free laws do is make the hands free device manufacturers rich.

That may be true but I got to say my personal anecdotal evidence is that the amount of accidents I had to write up that had cellphones involved in was easily 4 out of 5. Though I haven't really been assigned to traffic since hands-free cellphones have become popular. My buddy who is a LT. for traffic says they show up about as often as any other distraction. But texting, talking on phones, and (obviously) intoxication are still the big three.

 

[my-brainisfullof-lag]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej0-aY0jAZ8&feature=channel_video_title
Sorry not sure how too actually put the video on here but i usually act the same way as her.

 

[emeraldrafael]

No, Usually cause I dont see cops unless I'm driving, and I drive 9 and 3 (which is acceptable, you odnt have to drive 10 and 2). I dont usually speed on any road, and especially not with cops around (Though once I got scared, because I was going 15 miles over the speed limit when I passed a cop I didnt see till I rounded the bend. Though he just smiled, shook his finger at me and waved).

ANd I know waht you mean. There's one stretch of road that no matter when I go down, there's always a cop there for some reaosn. ANd they usually like ot pull in ffront of/behind me and lead/follow me home.

 

[lacktheknack]

You're paranoid. Every time I see one, I think "Ooh, a cop". No connected feelings to that.

Of course, I NEVER speed EVER, so that probably helps me feel calm around police.

The job of a policeman/women is not to stop crimes or catch criminals, its to harass everyday citizens for pesky laws that turn into income for the city/county/state.

I speed a LOT, but I have never had a car accident and I'm a very skilled driver...leave me alone cops.

Three things:

1. Actually, they don't harass anyone. Harassment is annoying someone who did nothing to deserve it, that's not their job.

2. What's wrong with income? Income is good, and takes advantage of people who don't give a rip about the law.

3. No, you slow down. The cops have every right to pull you over for speeding, for all they know you're the world's worst driver with the best luck.

 

[Blue2]

Once I was driving back home and I passed a Cop car that is driving the other way then I saw the flashing lights and think "Oh crap, Oh crap, What did I do? What did I Do?". As I kept on driving the lights goes smaller and smaller till it's gone. Glad to say that My driving record is still clean

 

[Aris Khandr]

I used to work security. Including some jobs that had awful 12 hour shifts. As such, I got to know the local police rather well (since I was working for the state), and they'd go get me food and stuff. As such, I don't worry about patrol cars at all when I see them. Mostly because, you know, I don't break the law.

 

[Dogstile]

Every time I see one of the police officers around here I usually have to apologize for being as drunk as I was.