Followed by cops all the time

shesha · 06-22-2009, 07:00 PM

No, I haven't gotten a ticket. Its not the same cop, I just see them go out of their way to get behind me to see what I am up to.

Its kind of funny. Like today, he switched 3 lanes followed me to work waited to see if I was really parking, I lold, but it gets annoying.

Trips · 06-22-2009, 07:01 PM

Some police are like Vultures looking for prey and I mean some.

Junior370z · 06-22-2009, 07:07 PM

nizz23sd you've seen my Z lol!

I get paranoid when cops are behind me. I know I'm not doing anything wrong, but all my past confrontations with the cops has me a bit jittery. They'll follow a bit then next thing you know they're gone.
Is it the same cop following all the time? If so that cop is just being a d**k!

510z · 06-22-2009, 07:35 PM

There is a very simple explanation for what is going on. You have what they call Delusions of Persecution.

delusions of persecution

noun
a delusion (common in paranoia) that others are out to get you and frustrate and embarrass you or inflict suffering on you; a complicated conspiracy is frequently imagined.

Its okay. you are not special. no one is out to get you. the police do not have a collective consciousness.

dad · 06-22-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shesha

No, I haven't gotten a ticket. Its not the same cop, I just see them go out of their way to get behind me to see what I am up to.

Its kind of funny. Like today, he switched 3 lanes followed me to work waited to see if I was really parking, I lold, but it gets annoying.

As long as you don't give them a reason, they(legally)can't pull you over.

spearfish25 · 06-22-2009, 07:55 PM

My father in law is a cop. Let me tell you what goes on in their little world. They drive around all day, bored out of their minds. Then they see a new Z on the road, so they change lanes and follow it a bit. "Hmmm, that's that new sportscar. Hmmm, has a nice, sleek look. Hmmm, wonder what it looks like from the side. Hmmm, wonder if there is a hot woman driving it...better see where she goes."

It's not always malicious...just a change in the monotony for them. If they really felt like it, they'd just pull you over to talk about it.

rackley · 06-22-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

My father in law is a cop. Let me tell you what goes on in their little world. They drive around all day, bored out of their minds. Then they see a new Z on the road, so they change lanes and follow it a bit. "Hmmm, that's that new sportscar. Hmmm, has a nice, sleek look. Hmmm, wonder what it looks like from the side. Hmmm, wonder if there is a hot woman driving it...better see where she goes."

It's not always malicious...just a change in the monotony for them. If they really felt like it, they'd just pull you over to talk about it.

That's exactly what I was going to say. Cops are just people too - they see a sleek new sports car for the first time and they're probably just curious. Just like you turn your head when you see a lambo (drool, saw a yellow one yesterday) or similar passing by.

rench · 06-22-2009, 09:34 PM

I got tailed the other day for about 5 miles... I've decided that next time a cop is unsafely close to me (as the last one was) I'm gonna call 911 on my cell and report em for driving to close/harrassing me for no reason lol.

frost · 06-22-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Don't let them harass you. Assuming everything is legal (re: you and the car at the time), when it gets to the ridiculously obvious point, just pull over to the side of the road, roll down the window, and wait. Either they'll leave, or they'll approach and you can ask them why they're harassing you. They'll get tired of this game quickly.

that's EXACTLY what I would do. 2nd choice, get the car number and call up the station and ask to file a complaint.

kannibul · 06-22-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

That's what they're shooting for, scaring you into submission. Don't let them. If you're not doing anything illegal, there's no reason for them to be harassing you on the road.

And yes, a cop following someone around for no real reason is harassment. Everyone, regardless of legal status, watches the cop in the rear view, gets nervous, gets distracted, etc. This leads to driver mistakes (which is what the cop is hoping for, to induce a ticket-able offense), and could even result in an accident.

Just remember to be courteous when you confront them, and keep that lawyer on speed dial

Funny thing could be the cop drives that way to/from work. I don't know about LA, but cops around here take their cruisers home.

kannibul · 06-22-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rench

I got tailed the other day for about 5 miles... I've decided that next time a cop is unsafely close to me (as the last one was) I'm gonna call 911 on my cell and report em for driving to close/harrassing me for no reason lol.

And get pulled over for using a cellphone while driving...

Oh, wait, the Z has bluetooth...lolz

StLRedrider · 06-22-2009, 09:47 PM

I haven't had any problems ever since i got pulled over for speeding awhile back. My big fear is my truck, it's about a foot higher than legal bumper height's and the five inch exhaust can be heard from 3 blocks away. So i'm waiting for the day i get pulled over in the ford.

g96818 · 06-22-2009, 09:54 PM

brake test them

tolnep · 06-22-2009, 10:09 PM

donuts..

keep some in your car, when the cops get close, roll down your window, let em pull up beside you and offer a kryspy creme out the window..

course.. this could make things worse, they could be following you around like a love sick hippo with their tongues out, slavering like grues waiting on a sugar powered creme filled donut from their favorite feeder...

CrownR426 · 06-22-2009, 10:24 PM

They probably really admire the z and have never seen the 370z or are just waiting for you to do a violation. That's what the cops around here and ny do to me all the time.
Good luck and they aren't always there to bust our balls!

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Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	nizz23sd you've seen my Z lol! I get paranoid when cops are behind me. I know I'm not doing anything wrong, but all my past confrontations with the cops has me a bit jittery. They'll follow a bit then next thing you know they're gone. Is it the same cop following all the time? If so that cop is just being a dk! __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide )** Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold Last edited by Junior370z; 06-22-2009 at 07:09 PM.

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StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	I haven't had any problems ever since i got pulled over for speeding awhile back. My big fear is my truck, it's about a foot higher than legal bumper height's and the five inch exhaust can be heard from 3 blocks away. So i'm waiting for the day i get pulled over in the ford. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

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06-22-2009, 10:24 PM	#30 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	They probably really admire the z and have never seen the 370z or are just waiting for you to do a violation. That's what the cops around here and ny do to me all the time. Good luck and they aren't always there to bust our balls! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

06-22-2009, 07:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
shesha Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159 Drives: 370z Silver Rep Power: 16	No, I haven't gotten a ticket. Its not the same cop, I just see them go out of their way to get behind me to see what I am up to. Its kind of funny. Like today, he switched 3 lanes followed me to work waited to see if I was really parking, I lold, but it gets annoying.

06-22-2009, 07:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
510z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 328 Drives: 09 370z Blue M6 Rep Power: 16	There is a very simple explanation for what is going on. You have what they call Delusions of Persecution. delusions of persecution noun a delusion (common in paranoia) that others are out to get you and frustrate and embarrass you or inflict suffering on you; a complicated conspiracy is frequently imagined. Its okay. you are not special. no one is out to get you. the police do not have a collective consciousness.

06-22-2009, 07:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	My father in law is a cop. Let me tell you what goes on in their little world. They drive around all day, bored out of their minds. Then they see a new Z on the road, so they change lanes and follow it a bit. "Hmmm, that's that new sportscar. Hmmm, has a nice, sleek look. Hmmm, wonder what it looks like from the side. Hmmm, wonder if there is a hot woman driving it...better see where she goes." It's not always malicious...just a change in the monotony for them. If they really felt like it, they'd just pull you over to talk about it.

06-22-2009, 09:34 PM	#23 (permalink)
rench Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SW FL Posts: 43 Drives: 09 370Z BrSi 6mt Rep Power: 257	I got tailed the other day for about 5 miles... I've decided that next time a cop is unsafely close to me (as the last one was) I'm gonna call 911 on my cell and report em for driving to close/harrassing me for no reason lol.

06-22-2009, 10:09 PM	#29 (permalink)
tolnep Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: teluria Posts: 30 Drives: 20 mule team waggon Rep Power: 16	donuts.. keep some in your car, when the cops get close, roll down your window, let em pull up beside you and offer a kryspy creme out the window.. course.. this could make things worse, they could be following you around like a love sick hippo with their tongues out, slavering like grues waiting on a sugar powered creme filled donut from their favorite feeder...

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