Ok started riding to work almost daily, and in anticipation of contact with local law enforement I was wondering what proper manners, to use when dealing with the police. What should I have on me? What works, and what dosen't? If there are plice officers reading this, what are your pet-peeves when pulling over a bike?
Just don't pull a gun on me, or a cell phone. Both the same. And keep yo space foo!
Well when CSP pulled us over last year on Peak to Peak, here's how the conversation went:
CSP - Is there some reason you were going so fast? (probably about 50 around a corner in a 30 zone)
Me - just poor judgement sir.
CSP - I'll agree with that.
After three of us received written warnings:
CSP - thanks for at least wearing helmets and protective gear. Slow down now.
Me - Yes sir, thank you.
Be polite, don't make up BS excuses for speeding, don't admit to anything they don't mention, have all of your paperwork where you can find it quickly, and remove your helmet so they can see your face and make eye contact.
Dan
'00 R1
Just be respectful and you may luck out with a cool cop. It worked for me doing 90+ in 45. That car that seemed to be "trying to hang with me" turned his lights on during the second pull I made.
"6 pairs of kicks is my definition of 12 steps"
I predict your bike will be toast before summer is over...Originally Posted by thatmofo
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Oh so what are you, the role model MSF rider? You've never been pulled over on your bike for speeding?I predict your bike will be toast before summer is over...
"6 pairs of kicks is my definition of 12 steps"
Rode model for the MSF? No, never claiming to be. And actually, No, I've never been pulled over for speeding..
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Be respectful and admit to wrong doing, at least to an extent. 9 times out of 10 that works. Wear your gear as that will have a lot to do w/ their attitiude towards you (i.e. having a "safe" fun ride or being an idiot), and don't wear an ipod. Jsut a few tips from some guys w/ the other kind of badge.
I would never suggest that you admit that you were wrong. You're in America for Christ's sake! That's what court will determine. Say something like, "I know you wouldn't have pulled me over without a good reason."
"6 pairs of kicks is my definition of 12 steps"
go go gadget parts bike!I predict your bike will be toast before summer is over...
[SIGPIC][SIGPIC]
ditch that biatch.... They can only get you when they got helicopters after you... LOLL
Sometimes being a wee bit different and admiting you were wrong will show the LEO that you are at least responsible enough and mature enough to let you off. As far as running from the LEO...... I know my job is very secure w/ that kind of thinking, we carry shovels on the engines for that reason.
Honesty, attitude help alot. Make sure you have your paperwork (Reg, Ins, license) up to date and ready. HAVE A MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT on your license. Stop immediatly. Coppers get irritated when they have to haul ass to catch someone, that puts them and other folks in danger. Wear proper gear. If you really don't think your in the wrong, don't argue or run your mouth, take it to court. I can tell you that with some agencies there are mandates for tickets, some not. So there is no one trick or word play that will work with all LEO's.
If your being dumb, your being dumb. However, if you are just riding "Offensively" in the interest of not becoming soccer mom (No offense to moms, I use that as an anology) SUV driving fodder, and you can articulate that, you may have more ground to stand on. But most LEO's I know don't ride, and don't understand what it is to keep alive in todays world of people paying absolutly no attention to what they are doing while piloting a 4000 lb. missle down the road. I do, and I take that into consideration, within reason. A short burst of speed with a quick lane change to get out of a wolfpack of cars is one thing, doing 130 to pass 10 cars on a stretch of highway is another.
Riding on the street, if your breaking the law, your breaking the law. Just take it easy, enjoy your bike and this wonderfull state we have to ride in. And if you really want to wring its neck, come on down and do it with us at PMP.
But like stated above, if your caught, your caught. Just stop as soon as its safe, be curtious and for godsakes, wear all your gear all the time. Tickets suck, but being dead or seriously Effed' up sucks worse.
They are people just like we are. They are doing their job. Treat them with the same amount of respect that you would want to receive. If you are guilty of something, don't get all butt hurt and have an attitude when you get busted for it. If you don't want to get busted, stay within the limits of the law. If not, you have no one to blame but yourself.
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Yes Sir! No Sir! "I was prolly wrong and ya gotta do ur job." U DA MAN SIR! I promise not to do it again!(at least for a little while)!
Sometimes ya win. Sometime ya lose!
It also helps to pick your spot!
Last edited by Mac020; Mon May 12th, 2008 at 09:27 PM.
Simple as be respectful, honest and take it like a man for messing up lol...... and please don't run from the cops, even if you think you have a bike that can outrun flash. Running from the law is just plain lack of brain cells.
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Show boobies ??
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MRA #415
Sol Performance - Pirelli Tires
Do man boobs work?Show boobies ??
Actually my girl got off from a ticket with those...she was wearing her low v-neck PJ top when she got pulled over once, and he let her go.
"Ride Naked!"
2007 Yamaha FZ1 (Fazer)
1984 Kawasaki 250 4-stroke enduro
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L V8 (Gas Whore)
LOL... In Chicago a few years back, I told an officer that a Grey ford escort full of kids waved a gun at me, so I took off trying to leave them behind. and then I told him as I was pulling over, they went by... He left me and went to chase this "grey ford escort".... lolololol...
Lol, I don't think that will work here in the the burbs. I can see it working in Chi-Town.
"Ride Naked!"
2007 Yamaha FZ1 (Fazer)
1984 Kawasaki 250 4-stroke enduro
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L V8 (Gas Whore)
If I did that the cop would likely shoot me.Show boobies ??
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