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if the lights come on, someone's got to pay the power bill! (i don't personally believe that but think its funny)

Quote: Originally Posted by mallninja Large mud tires and lift need a secondary inspection sticker in my state which is highly regulated. That alone could be enough to get my attention (major fine and probably impounded) whereas the ligh weight sports car I might run the plate just to make sure the driver isn't suspended for FTA on previous speeding tickets lol Interesting. on the secondary inspection. I would bet $20.00 if I wrote a...

I work in NYC so I write mostly Taxi hack summons, I bang out about 12 per tour, sometimes I will end up writing nothing but I focus specifically on yellow taxis they have regard for traffic rules and regulations. As far as writing regular moving violations maybe around 1 to 3 per week

Large mud tires and lift need a secondary inspection sticker in my state which is highly regulated. That alone could be enough to get my attention (major fine and probably impounded) whereas the ligh weight sports car I might run the plate just to make sure the driver isn't suspended for FTA on previous speeding tickets lol

I don't mind doing DWI's. I had a slick car for a couple shifts and after dark, I couldn't get more than 3 blocks from the jail without having a drunk almost hit me or blow past me. I had 10 DWI's in three nights and 6 of those were right outside the jail. The first night it was funny but it got old real quick.

Quote: Originally Posted by bludragon Riding my motor at night is almost like having an unmarked. After more than a year, people still don't expect to see a motor out at night. About a month ago, a guy is in front of me at the limit line revving his engine in his 80's 5.0. Light turns green and he takes off. I followed w/o lights/siren and we got up to 70MPH in a 45. Next light he is doing the same thing. This time, I rev'ed up...

Quote: Originally Posted by crazynova I saw someone pass one of our motors at night a few weeks back. The funny thing is our motors have a bright blue LED light in the rear that is always on which can be seen from a mile away. "Buddy lights" and most police motors have them.

so sorry clicked on the front page most recent post link.... didnt see it was in this forum.

The ones I typically deal with are Suspended out of IL (Cook County, thanks for all the @$*^ heads you send us), but haven't gotten an MN DL yet. I cite them for No MN DL.

Quote: Originally Posted by pdheck2 Speaking of DWI's-what do ya do when ya pull over a fellow officer that is obviously under the influence? Does your department have a procedure in writing for this type of incident? I know what i would personally do, but has anyone encountered this? We SHALL arrest all those suspected of or appearing to be driving while intoxicated. You WILL be terminated if it comes to the attention of the Sheriff...