Ben1000
Veteran Member
Hate to say it... but look around, right or wrong can you really blame them for this?Funguy said:...They seem to think everyone is stupid except for themselves...
Hate to say it... but look around, right or wrong can you really blame them for this?Funguy said:...They seem to think everyone is stupid except for themselves...
Yes I can. There is certainly plenty of stupidity around and I see what you are saying but there is no shortage of stupidity exhibited by cops. The problem I see is their contempt and arrogance. You are not in their "click" and are therefore an idiot. Once again my apologies to the many good guys and gals on the job.Ben1000 said:Hate to say it... but look around, right or wrong can you really blame them for this?
Nonsense, they do not care. I have had this from experience with tractor trailers twice with plate numbers and full descriptions. If they do not see it it is my word against theirs. Now if you say they looked drunk or you saw them drinking in the car that may be another story.talltacoma said:Nate,
Yes, citizen reports are taken seriously. Many impaired drivers have been reported by concerned motorists and taken off the road. Don't ever hesitate to report reckless driving. Things to keep in mind:
1. You are able to sign a traffic complaint/citation as an officer would. If the driver contests your complaint, you will have to testify in court.
2. If you are unwilling to sign the complaint/citation, the officer must develope his own reason to stop the vehicle.
3. In the event you report a reckless/careless driver, be able to provide the license plate, vehicle make/model/color and attempt to identify the driver, i.e. a white male with brown hair and wearing a blue baseball cap. It's ok if you can't ID the driver.
4. Finally, an officer may not be in proximity and unable to assist. However, officers can't help if they dont know. Again, never hesitate to report reckless driving.
I agree with few exceptions. It also seems to be that whatever is in vogue like speeding is pursued relentlessly and things like dangerous driving are not.Funguy said:Yes I can. There is certainly plenty of stupidity around and I see what you are saying but there is no shortage of stupidity exhibited by cops. The problem I see is their contempt and arrogance. You are not in their "click" and are therefore an idiot. Once again my apologies to the many good guys and gals on the job.