And it all begins... (car profiling by law enforcement)
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From: Salinas, ca
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he can search the engine but nothing else..... stick to your guns they are just tryiong to scare you into doing what they want. Cops bank on fear and ignorance. I know because my dad was a cop
Originally Posted by wombatsauce
Yes, it seemed very excessive to me. I didn't see the officers who saw me (I understand after going back to the scene) and I was pretty damn surprised to see them when they swooped up behind my car. There was some stuff about me not obeying the officer's commands but it's BS, I dropped my keys and was on the ground the second I saw the gun. I was quite surprised to see the officers in the first place, but the gun pointed at me made that go away quickly.
The police report was very creative but my lawyer and I cannot see any reason for the gun to be pulled. The officer stated that after seeing my vehicle "flee the scene of an accident" he saw me "yelling at the passenger" and "thinking that a domestic disturbance had just occurred he pulled his duty weapon." In truth I was standing on my driver's side staring at my LF wheel that was a little farther back than it used to be. There's a lot more to the story after this, but that was all that was relevant.
The police report was very creative but my lawyer and I cannot see any reason for the gun to be pulled. The officer stated that after seeing my vehicle "flee the scene of an accident" he saw me "yelling at the passenger" and "thinking that a domestic disturbance had just occurred he pulled his duty weapon." In truth I was standing on my driver's side staring at my LF wheel that was a little farther back than it used to be. There's a lot more to the story after this, but that was all that was relevant.
Not sure if this was covered, but how come I don't ever see rednecks in jacked up pickup trucks pulled over and cited for modifications? They obviously have modified exhausts. Usually lots louder than any sport compact car.
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so i got pulled over tonight, right in front of my house. unmarked car followed me for a few blocks, i knew he was a cop, and for how long he was there. popped me in my driveway. when he said my exhaust was loud and modified, i acknowledged the fact that it was, and everything was done legally. i was completely courteous, and he just checked my license and let me off. so yes they are profiling, but my judgement on it still stands. if its legal, they cant get you. pay to play. im not mad at them, my taxes pay them to pull me and anyone else over. i installed the exhaust.
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From: Silly Valley, CA
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Get locking trunk release, "leave" key at home (not on your keychain).
Tell officer you are really sorry and you would love to show off your engine, but you are physically unable to open the hood. Hand him your keys as proof, get out of the car and fall down laughing. ;-)
Tell officer you are really sorry and you would love to show off your engine, but you are physically unable to open the hood. Hand him your keys as proof, get out of the car and fall down laughing. ;-)
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Originally Posted by mikkyo
Get locking trunk release, "leave" key at home (not on your keychain).
Tell officer you are really sorry and you would love to show off your engine, but you are physically unable to open the hood. Hand him your keys as proof, get out of the car and fall down laughing. ;-)
Tell officer you are really sorry and you would love to show off your engine, but you are physically unable to open the hood. Hand him your keys as proof, get out of the car and fall down laughing. ;-)
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