Dealin wit tha Police!

[Stitches]

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?

[fullgrownbear]

Just don't pull a gun on me, or a cell phone. Both the same. And keep yo space foo!

[dgoldan]

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.

[PhL0aTeR]

bring vaseline, but save enough for your court date

[thatmofo]

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.

[Sully]

It worked for me doing 90+ in 45.

I predict your bike will be toast before summer is over...

[thatmofo]

I predict your bike will be toast before summer is over...

Oh so what are you, the role model MSF rider? You've never been pulled over on your bike for speeding?

[Sully]

Rode model for the MSF? No, never claiming to be. And actually, No, I've never been pulled over for speeding..

[RC51BUZZ]

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.

[MetaLord 9]

I predict your bike will be toast before summer is over...

go go gadget parts bike!

[guessinthe2000]

ditch that biatch.... They can only get you when they got helicopters after you... LOLL

[RC51BUZZ]

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.

[lightspeed]

ditch that biatch.... They can only get you when they got helicopters after you... LOLL

LOLLL, nice...

Let's be honest....I think we all speed...even cops speed in their POV's. For cryin out loud...these bikes are not designed to go 50mph. It's a waste if your limit is 55 on a bike >600cc's.. Get a scooter for $1500 and you'll never get a speeding ticket...and if you do...just show the officer your speedometer limit of 70..lol. Otherwise...speed when you can get away with it.

Speeding doesn't kill people and never did... my .07 .

[DeeStylez]

[thatmofo]

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."

[ghostrider_9]

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.

[RC51BUZZ]

+1

[Mac020]

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!

[SamuraiX]

Cops are people doing a job. They pull you over when you do something illegal. Don't get caught doing anything illegal. If you do, man up and except it. Don't be a little bitch and try to convince them they do not know the laws.

/thread

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.

We heard that already...

[SLVRSURFR]

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.

I agree with this statement...Respect is the key, But.. Even If you're cool, they may just site you for The offense anyway. (Take it like a big boy or girl) Just good ole fashioned, random dumb luck alone will get you out of a ticket..

[madvlad]

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.

[Sully]

Show boobies ??

[RyNo24]

Show boobies ??

Do man boobs work?

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.

[Wickid@$$Clown]

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...