Getting pulled over - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

dertiedawg · 07-23-2005, 02:29 AM

I used to drive a truck so I have been pulled over many many many times, usually for equipment reason, checking for overweight........ In a car, probably 8 times. On a bike, never (knocking on wood).

**Trapper** · 07-23-2005, 05:24 AM

I take it you're a new dad , Vincent? Cute baby. Congrats.

Slowv6 · 07-24-2005, 12:14 AM

8 in the car, 0 on the bike(knock on wood). Ticketed twice only one was points though, the other "stopping in a no stop zone" right next to my high school.

**inspiron** · 07-24-2005, 05:42 AM

Pullovers ... a few times back when I lived in Los Angeles, usually for youthful stupidity. Since moving to Europe, I've never been pulled over for a violation (over here, you see a red flash, and you know you'll be getting a letter in a week or two), but I do occasionally run into a traffic control where they close the road and check every car for alcohol, seat belt usage, or other things. Last week, they waved me through a control because they were looking for people with dogs in their car - to be sure that they paid their dog-tag taxes.

axel_2078 · 07-24-2005, 06:14 AM

Dog-tag taxes? WTF?

**inspiron** · 07-24-2005, 08:50 AM

Yes, over here you pay "tag" taxes for each dog.

In my town, for example, the first dog costs CHF 100 (about US$77), and the second dog CHF 60 (US$46). If you have a kennel for several dogs, it cost CHF 200 (US$154) per year.

Each town sets their own dog taxes...

ChicsterMG · 07-24-2005, 10:17 AM

Twice on the bike.

When I had my Harley, I had the overloud straight pipes (see another thread) and was pulled over by a local saying my bike was too loud. Ok, prove it. He said my straight pipes were illegal. 1. I had baffles in them 2. Prove it. He then pulled a steel rod out of his cruiser and was going to stick it into my (don't go there...dirty) exhaust. I said, "stick it in there and you bought the bike." That frightened him enough to just check my vitals only...license, registration, insurance, and inspection. Got off with a warning.

Second time, was riding with a small group of renegades (first and only time I rode with them). One of them was wearing a non DOT appoved lid. We had helmet laws then. Riding down I-81 and the lights come on. We weren't even exceeding the speed limit, we were getting ready to exit. A trooper pops out of his cruiser and heads straight for the skid lid. The trooper has words with the rider (I was at the back so couldn't hear) and takes his lid. Now he is stuck with no helmet at all. Well, he calls a buddy for a helmet and we proceed to the nearest courthouse. Get this, he goes straight to the magistrates office and sues the trooper for stealing his property! Having 8 witnesses to the fact that the trooper confiscated his lid, he won the suit. The trooper had to return the lid, pay a fine, and got suspended for 10 days. The rider also, got out of the ticket because the trooper never showed up for the hearing.

SATA X · 07-24-2005, 10:33 AM

4 times, just doing stupid crap like popping wheelies, and speending. Two of them I got tickets, and the other two.........we'll I talked my way out of it!

skullman91 · 07-24-2005, 02:15 PM

i got pulled over once this season, we have 7 days to get an inspection sticker, well i just registered it and he saw me coming off the highway and pulled me over,, the sticker is supposed to be on the plate.. waste of my riding time

c50tiger · 07-25-2005, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

Yes, over here you pay "tag" taxes for each dog.

In my town, for example, the first dog costs CHF 100 (about US$77), and the second dog CHF 60 (US$46). If you have a kennel for several dogs, it cost CHF 200 (US$154) per year.

Each town sets their own dog taxes...

I've lived a couple places in the US that did this... not sure if they still do. All dogs had to be 'licensed' - but the fee was not nearly so high as there.

LayinLo · 07-25-2005, 08:00 AM

wow, I'm not gonna tell the story again of how I got pulled over 3 times in one day on my bike!!!

**inspiron** · 07-25-2005, 08:53 AM

Oh, do tell, do tell!

Spiff · 07-25-2005, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by souledspirit

I guess because of where I work he just told me to slow it down.

Hey, I want a job like that!

(Where do you work?)

GIXXER-Mike · 07-26-2005, 04:21 AM

0 times. So far, so good.

FIVEINCH · 07-27-2005, 10:27 AM

MAN!! Do we have some CU-U-U-UTE CHP officers in this state...

MagnumForce · 07-27-2005, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIVEINCH

MAN!! Do we have some CU-U-U-UTE CHP officers in this state...

I hope they're female.

**inspiron** · 07-27-2005, 01:03 PM

Many years ago, I met a really cute CHP officer. Damn, she was hot. In great shape, dark brown eyes, just perfect .... except that she was a lesbian.

themeatmanlandry · 07-27-2005, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kskruiser

I hope they're female.

sunny · 07-27-2005, 03:24 PM

pulled over ZERO times on the bike.

not even pulled over after my license plate broke off on my trip to corpus christi. the cops were all out looking for drunks...

Adrenalin_Junky · 08-10-2005, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inspiron

Many years ago, I met a really cute CHP officer. Damn, she was hot. In great shape, dark brown eyes, just perfect .... except that she was a lesbian.

Silly lesbian cops. . . cant they be more original anymore. . .

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07-23-2005, 05:24 AM	#22 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,950	I take it you're a new dad , Vincent? Cute baby. Congrats. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

07-24-2005, 05:42 AM	#24 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,779	Pullovers ... a few times back when I lived in Los Angeles, usually for youthful stupidity. Since moving to Europe, I've never been pulled over for a violation (over here, you see a red flash, and you know you'll be getting a letter in a week or two), but I do occasionally run into a traffic control where they close the road and check every car for alcohol, seat belt usage, or other things. Last week, they waved me through a control because they were looking for people with dogs in their car - to be sure that they paid their dog-tag taxes. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

07-24-2005, 06:14 AM	#25 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	Dog-tag taxes? WTF? __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

07-24-2005, 08:50 AM	#26 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,779	Yes, over here you pay "tag" taxes for each dog. In my town, for example, the first dog costs CHF 100 (about US$77), and the second dog CHF 60 (US$46). If you have a kennel for several dogs, it cost CHF 200 (US$154) per year. Each town sets their own dog taxes... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

07-23-2005, 02:29 AM	#21 (permalink)
dertiedawg Newbie Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: V Star 1100 Custom Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 23	I used to drive a truck so I have been pulled over many many many times, usually for equipment reason, checking for overweight........ In a car, probably 8 times. On a bike, never (knocking on wood).

07-24-2005, 12:14 AM	#23 (permalink)
Slowv6 Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 14	8 in the car, 0 on the bike(knock on wood). Ticketed twice only one was points though, the other "stopping in a no stop zone" right next to my high school.

07-24-2005, 10:17 AM	#27 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,487	Twice on the bike. When I had my Harley, I had the overloud straight pipes (see another thread) and was pulled over by a local saying my bike was too loud. Ok, prove it. He said my straight pipes were illegal. 1. I had baffles in them 2. Prove it. He then pulled a steel rod out of his cruiser and was going to stick it into my (don't go there...dirty) exhaust. I said, "stick it in there and you bought the bike." That frightened him enough to just check my vitals only...license, registration, insurance, and inspection. Got off with a warning. Second time, was riding with a small group of renegades (first and only time I rode with them). One of them was wearing a non DOT appoved lid. We had helmet laws then. Riding down I-81 and the lights come on. We weren't even exceeding the speed limit, we were getting ready to exit. A trooper pops out of his cruiser and heads straight for the skid lid. The trooper has words with the rider (I was at the back so couldn't hear) and takes his lid. Now he is stuck with no helmet at all. Well, he calls a buddy for a helmet and we proceed to the nearest courthouse. Get this, he goes straight to the magistrates office and sues the trooper for stealing his property! Having 8 witnesses to the fact that the trooper confiscated his lid, he won the suit. The trooper had to return the lid, pay a fine, and got suspended for 10 days. The rider also, got out of the ticket because the trooper never showed up for the hearing. __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

07-24-2005, 10:33 AM	#28 (permalink)
SATA X Seat Tester Joined: May 2005 Bike: 99 TL1000R Location: G-BORO, NC Posts: 52	4 times, just doing stupid crap like popping wheelies, and speending. Two of them I got tickets, and the other two.........we'll I talked my way out of it!

07-24-2005, 02:15 PM	#29 (permalink)
skullman91 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2000 suzuki marauder Location: Methuen, Massachusetts Posts: 253	i got pulled over once this season, we have 7 days to get an inspection sticker, well i just registered it and he saw me coming off the highway and pulled me over,, the sticker is supposed to be on the plate.. waste of my riding time __________________ SKULLMAN You wouldn't know what crazy was if charles manson was eating fruit loops on your front porch

07-25-2005, 08:00 AM	#31 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	wow, I'm not gonna tell the story again of how I got pulled over 3 times in one day on my bike!!!

07-25-2005, 08:53 AM	#32 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,779	Oh, do tell, do tell! __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

07-26-2005, 04:21 AM	#34 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,111	0 times. So far, so good. __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

07-27-2005, 10:27 AM	#35 (permalink)
FIVEINCH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: GSXR600K4 + D&D = DSRPTV!!!!!! Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 1,083	MAN!! Do we have some CU-U-U-UTE CHP officers in this state... __________________ I can see you... MK86: The US Navy Sends Its Regards... FIVE INCHES AT A TIME!!

07-27-2005, 01:03 PM	#37 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,779	Many years ago, I met a really cute CHP officer. Damn, she was hot. In great shape, dark brown eyes, just perfect .... except that she was a lesbian. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

07-27-2005, 03:24 PM	#39 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	pulled over ZERO times on the bike. not even pulled over after my license plate broke off on my trip to corpus christi. the cops were all out looking for drunks... __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum.

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