So I go pulled over by CHP today on 101 in San Mateo and...

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Old Nov 13, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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so you do have a cat?
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Out of curiosity, how dark are your front windows?
%20 tint
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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so you do have a cat?
Sure I have something that's looks like a cat
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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If he was nice he wouldn't have made you pop your hood!


I've gotten warned for tint like 4 times now, it's always a second thought from the officer, like "BTW, your front tint is illegal".

I've been lucky, Ive been pulled over by some really nice guys, helps to tell them that you're POST certified.
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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100% luck that a cop who is a car enthusiast didn't pick on you.

IMO if you weren't white, most of this would be a different story. Call me racist, but its reality.
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by iLoqin
100% luck that a cop who is a car enthusiast didn't pick on you.

IMO if you weren't white, most of this would be a different story. Call me racist, but its reality.

So if he was Asian it would have been different? That's total BS and you know it...

Believe it or not, there are nice cops out there, I know because I've been pulled over by them over the years... As long as you're nice and communicative, keep your hands visible, turn off your car, and just be courteous in general, then you'll usually get a good response in return.

If you're an *** the cop is going to do the same.
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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I call BS. I think you sucked his dick to get off without a ticket
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Whine all you want and really pretend racism is gone. There are some nice cops, but the color of your skin does matter in many other cases.
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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im actually taking a class on racial formation right now and i totally agree with iLogin. A lot has been prevented since the civil rights movement but it is still present in our country.
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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I think a lot also has to do with location as well. For example, if you around the area that I live (East Side SJ), cops are known to pull your over for dumb reasons.
Old Nov 13, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by brucelee
So if he was Asian it would have been different? That's total BS and you know it...

Believe it or not, there are nice cops out there, I know because I've been pulled over by them over the years... As long as you're nice and communicative, keep your hands visible, turn off your car, and just be courteous in general, then you'll usually get a good response in return.

If you're an *** the cop is going to do the same.
no. just cuz one cop is nice doesnt mean all of them are.

Originally Posted by iLoqin
Whine all you want and really pretend racism is gone. There are some nice cops, but the color of your skin does matter in many other cases.
yes

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im actually taking a class on racial formation right now and i totally agree with iLogin. A lot has been prevented since the civil rights movement but it is still present in our country.
and yes
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Originally Posted by iLoqin
100% luck that a cop who is a car enthusiast didn't pick on you.

IMO if you weren't white, most of this would be a different story. Call me racist, but its reality.
What is the cop was not white? I just did what Danial said, I had my car off, hands on the wheel with my palms up, and I told him everything I was about to do before I did it. He asked for my reg and I told the cop it's in my glove box, man I open it and grab it for you. Respect the cop and talk to him nice and kind and they will do the same back.
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Originally Posted by pho_shizzle
no. just cuz one cop is nice doesnt mean all of them are.
My point was that there are nice cops out there, not all of the are ******.
Old Nov 14, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by iLoqin
100% luck that a cop who is a car enthusiast didn't pick on you.

IMO if you weren't white, most of this would be a different story. Call me racist, but its reality.
Nope. I 100% disagree. I got ref'd by 2 cops who were whiter than virgin snow. I've never been cut a break, EVER, by any cop regardless if their skin matched mine or not.

I'm white, clean cut, respectful, honest and compliant. My skin color hasn't done me a damn bit of good.
Old Nov 14, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Spoolin415
Nope. I 100% disagree. I got ref'd by 2 cops who were whiter than virgin snow. I've never been cut a break, EVER, by any cop regardless if their skin matched mine or not.

I'm white, clean cut, respectful, honest and compliant. My skin color hasn't done me a damn bit of good.
ditto, being nice and helpful has actually pissed the cop off once for me...



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