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kfull · 08-26-2013, 11:10 PM

Is getting road head illegal?

venus · 08-24-2013, 08:57 AM

Question 1: Does it do any good to try to explain when you get pulled over?

Question 2: just got pulled over a week ago for running a red. 7 AM on my way to work I honestly did not see it changing to yellow until too late. If I had slammed on brakes I would have slid into intersection of this minimal street. My luck -Cop was stopped at intersection & I immediately knew my goose was cooked. EXCUSE: my 93 yo mother fell & dislocated her shoulder. I’d been spending the night at her home sleeping on the living room floor and only for a couple hours. Was dog dead tired – not a valid excuse not to go in to work. Too exhausted to drive yes, but had to. I DO NOT try to beat the yellow ever!
Question for you: should I just pay the $300-400 fine online or go to court & try to explain. My driving record before this is spotless for like 30 years. Thanks for your input. V

Cell · 08-24-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Xplicit97

I am curious what your professional opinion is about motorists being stopped at random "checkpoints", or randomly being stopped on the street and then refusing to answer questions or give information to LEO citing the 4th amendment as giving an individual the right to do so? Can you infact refuse to give information and ask if you have broken any laws, and just ask if you are being detained, and if not ask if you are free to go? What is your interpretation of this, and how do you feel about this trend as a LEO? Thanks for the info.

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You mean the 5th amendment? If I understand correctly, the 5th amendment doesn't even apply if you aren't even under arrest.

I may have even read your post incorrectly lol.

NickTurnon · 08-24-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

You mean the 5th amendment? If I understand correctly, the 5th amendment doesn't even apply if you aren't even under arrest.

I may have even read your post incorrectly lol.

4th Amendment is unreasonable search and seizure, I dont think fifth applies

XiP · 08-24-2013, 08:57 AM

Does the make/model of a vehicle have any influence on whether you stop someone? (i.e. sports car vs family van)

Grindkiezer · 08-24-2013, 10:13 AM

I'm just wondering about test pipes, if you were to get pulled over for something else like let's just say no front plate or going through a check point and they have suspicion about you not running cats what's the best way to handle that situation?

///PureSwank · 11-02-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

I'm just wondering about test pipes, if you were to get pulled over for something else like let's just say no front plate or going through a check point and they have suspicion about you not running cats what's the best way to handle that situation?

There Is no other way. They pulled you over for the right reason. Any other findings from that point on is with in their scope of authority I'd they have suspicion that grew after the fact. Your screwed. Beg for mercy. Well, it works that way in texas.

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122554 · 08-24-2013, 01:09 PM

So you start a thread and don't answer any questions? Saw you've been on today. What's up?

jlw2546 · 08-24-2013, 02:13 PM

I'm an officer in Maryland and I can tell everyone that I will stop u for anything I can reference traffic violations but I will not give u ticket. We use the violation as probable cause for the stop to look for bigger and better things. Drugs guns dead bodies ect. I write warnings if nothing is found. Not all officers are like this though, so if you are not a drug dealing thug all u need to do is be nice and apologize for whatever you did. If your car is full of equipment violations expect to get stopped.

Cell · 08-24-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jlw2546

I'm an officer in Maryland and I can tell everyone that I will stop u for anything I can reference traffic violations but I will not give u ticket. We use the violation as probable cause for the stop to look for bigger and better things. Drugs guns dead bodies ect. I write warnings if nothing is found. Not all officers are like this though, so if you are not a drug dealing thug all u need to do is be nice and apologize for whatever you did. If your car is full of equipment violations expect to get stopped.

This ^^

37Z · 08-25-2013, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jlw2546

I'm an officer in Maryland and I can tell everyone that I will stop u for anything I can reference traffic violations but I will not give u ticket. We use the violation as probable cause for the stop to look for bigger and better things. Drugs guns dead bodies ect. I write warnings if nothing is found. Not all officers are like this though, so if you are not a drug dealing thug all u need to do is be nice and apologize for whatever you did. If your car is full of equipment violations expect to get stopped.

Good cop! I friend (a former cop) now a race car driver, had the same approach.

1325 · 08-27-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jlw2546

I'm an officer in Maryland and I can tell everyone that I will stop u for anything I can reference traffic violations but I will not give u ticket. We use the violation as probable cause for the stop to look for bigger and better things. Drugs guns dead bodies ect. I write warnings if nothing is found. Not all officers are like this though, so if you are not a drug dealing thug all u need to do is be nice and apologize for whatever you did. If your car is full of equipment violations expect to get stopped.

Seconded! I let people go all the time for even the most blatant traffic infractions, as long they own up.

Now, if I were to stop you for blowing a red light seconds after it turns red, and you call me a swear word or two, the outcome may be a bit different.

Z370Z011 · 08-24-2013, 06:43 PM

Maybe Op forgot about his thread?

Cell · 08-24-2013, 07:14 PM

Cops don't need probable cause to stop someone bbut they do need a reason to. If the person looks like a suspect, the officer can detain that person to investigate. Or if he has reasonable suspicion that you are doing something out of the ordinary then they can stop you. Most cops wouldn't stop someone for no reason. I say most because some cops don't even know what they are doing.

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Wonka2581 · 08-24-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

This ^^

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Originally Posted by Cell

Cops don't need probable cause to stop someone bbut they do need a reason to. If the person looks like a suspect, the officer can detain you to investigate. Or if he has reasonable suspicion that you are doing something out of the ordinary then they can stop you. Most cops wouldn't stop someone for no reason. I say most because some cops don't even know what they are doing.

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Yup, but he must always be able to articulate the reasons.

08-26-2013, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
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08-24-2013, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
venus Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: usa Posts: 105 Drives: Datsun 240Z Rep Power: 12	2 Questions Question 1: Does it do any good to try to explain when you get pulled over? Question 2: just got pulled over a week ago for running a red. 7 AM on my way to work I honestly did not see it changing to yellow until too late. If I had slammed on brakes I would have slid into intersection of this minimal street. My luck -Cop was stopped at intersection & I immediately knew my goose was cooked. EXCUSE: my 93 yo mother fell & dislocated her shoulder. I’d been spending the night at her home sleeping on the living room floor and only for a couple hours. Was dog dead tired – not a valid excuse not to go in to work. Too exhausted to drive yes, but had to. I DO NOT try to beat the yellow ever! Question for you: should I just pay the $300-400 fine online or go to court & try to explain. My driving record before this is spotless for like 30 years. Thanks for your input. V __________________ Finesse is everything. Last edited by venus; 08-24-2013 at 09:01 AM.

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jlw2546 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 157 Drives: 13 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 12	I'm an officer in Maryland and I can tell everyone that I will stop u for anything I can reference traffic violations but I will not give u ticket. We use the violation as probable cause for the stop to look for bigger and better things. Drugs guns dead bodies ect. I write warnings if nothing is found. Not all officers are like this though, so if you are not a drug dealing thug all u need to do is be nice and apologize for whatever you did. If your car is full of equipment violations expect to get stopped. rebe945, NickTurnon, falconfixer and 4 others like this.

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08-24-2013, 07:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 22	Cops don't need probable cause to stop someone bbut they do need a reason to. If the person looks like a suspect, the officer can detain that person to investigate. Or if he has reasonable suspicion that you are doing something out of the ordinary then they can stop you. Most cops wouldn't stop someone for no reason. I say most because some cops don't even know what they are doing. Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk 2 Wonka2581 likes this. Last edited by Cell; 08-24-2013 at 07:23 PM.