Are cops harder to bikers? - Page 2

njchopper87 · 11-17-2009, 11:00 PM

I've been caught speeding a couple times via speed traps and I haven't been pulled over. Then again, define "speeding" since I'm on a more sport bike oriented forum. Most I've been caught doing was 15-20 over in a 35. I'm also 1/100 people that actually wears gear here.

I have been pulled over for the damn LED lights all over the bike, but the guy was cool and only gave me a warning.

neebelung · 11-18-2009, 07:03 AM

Define speeding? Uh, exceeding the posted speed limit. Pretty cut n dried.

Gas Man · 11-18-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Define speeding? Uh, exceeding the posted speed limit. Pretty cut n dried.

I disagree. I figure that posted number is the starting point to start negotiations.

neebelung · 11-18-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I disagree. I figure that posted number is the starting point to start negotiations.

Amber Lamps · 11-18-2009, 08:06 AM

I'm on the fence... before yesterday, I might have said no but yesterday I had one of those days.....

I stupidly volunteer to go help a customer about 50 miles away with her alarm. I figure I'll take the bike since I'll only need a screw driver to remedy her problem. On the way there, I'm taking it kinda easy... nothing over 100 mph. I stop for gas and unplug my helmet instead of taking it off to pay for gas.... big mistake. I forget to plug it back in and a few miles down the road-BANG state cop. I could have bailed but I've had such good luck with these guys lately... Not this time, old boy writes me for 86/55 and gives me my court date of Jan 12 on the spot.

Okay, I suck it up and continue to the customer's house. Fis her alarm and head home... I get to within 3 miles of my house and BANG another state cop pulls me over. I'm like WTF?!?!?! I wasn't speeding or anything. He writes me a ticket for improper license plate placement. I'm like, "I had a ticket like this thrown out just two years ago..." Apparently, this state cop is on a crusade to change the DA's mind about these tickets. He took pics of my bike and everything... I'm going to run to the court house first thing this morning and see what I can do.

Geez what a day!!!

Gas Man · 11-18-2009, 08:10 AM

BALLZ Tigger!

Major suckage! WOW! And you thought Michigan was bad!

wildchild · 11-18-2009, 08:13 AM

i think in general I've been given more breaks on the bike. I've paid the tax a couple times but really i wouldn't have let me go either. I've been waved at to slow down a number of times on the bike and even waved at when the front came up while accel.

you'll always find the guys who just hate bikes for whatever reason and yeah they're gonna get you.

Rangerscott · 11-18-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I'm on the fence... before yesterday, I might have said no but yesterday I had one of those days.....

I stupidly volunteer to go help a customer about 50 miles away with her alarm. I figure I'll take the bike since I'll only need a screw driver to remedy her problem. On the way there, I'm taking it kinda easy... nothing over 100 mph. I stop for gas and unplug my helmet instead of taking it off to pay for gas.... big mistake. I forget to plug it back in and a few miles down the road-BANG state cop. I could have bailed but I've had such good luck with these guys lately... Not this time, old boy writes me for 86/55 and gives me my court date of Jan 12 on the spot.

Okay, I suck it up and continue to the customer's house. Fis her alarm and head home... I get to within 3 miles of my house and BANG another state cop pulls me over. I'm like WTF?!?!?! I wasn't speeding or anything. He writes me a ticket for improper license plate placement. I'm like, "I had a ticket like this thrown out just two years ago..." Apparently, this state cop is on a crusade to change the DA's mind about these tickets. He took pics of my bike and everything... I'm going to run to the court house first thing this morning and see what I can do.

Geez what a day!!!

Should have found something wrong on his vehicle. There usually is. LOL If you had a camera/vid recorder you could have followed him and made sure he did everything by the law. Bawhahaha, they would be great to catch him blasting through a red light or something.

racedoll · 11-18-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Should have found something wrong on his vehicle. There usually is. LOL If you had a camera/vid recorder you could have followed him and made sure he did everything by the law. Bawhahaha, they would be great to catch him blasting through a red light or something.

Or not using his turn signal!! That is a huge pet peeve of mine, especially with cops of all sorts!

z06boy · 11-19-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

Or not using his turn signal!! That is a huge pet peeve of mine, especially with cops of all sorts!

Same with me...hate that chit. I often wondered if they teach officers at the academy to NOT use their turn signals because they sure don't use them around here.

11-18-2009, 08:10 AM	#6
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	BALLZ Tigger! Major suckage! WOW! And you thought Michigan was bad! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-18-2009, 07:03 AM	#2
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	Define speeding? Uh, exceeding the posted speed limit. Pretty cut n dried.

11-18-2009, 08:06 AM	#5
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I'm on the fence... before yesterday, I might have said no but yesterday I had one of those days..... I stupidly volunteer to go help a customer about 50 miles away with her alarm. I figure I'll take the bike since I'll only need a screw driver to remedy her problem. On the way there, I'm taking it kinda easy... nothing over 100 mph. I stop for gas and unplug my helmet instead of taking it off to pay for gas.... big mistake. I forget to plug it back in and a few miles down the road-BANG state cop. I could have bailed but I've had such good luck with these guys lately... Not this time, old boy writes me for 86/55 and gives me my court date of Jan 12 on the spot. Okay, I suck it up and continue to the customer's house. Fis her alarm and head home... I get to within 3 miles of my house and BANG another state cop pulls me over. I'm like WTF?!?!?! I wasn't speeding or anything. He writes me a ticket for improper license plate placement. I'm like, "I had a ticket like this thrown out just two years ago..." Apparently, this state cop is on a crusade to change the DA's mind about these tickets. He took pics of my bike and everything... I'm going to run to the court house first thing this morning and see what I can do. Geez what a day!!!

11-18-2009, 08:13 AM	#7
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	i think in general I've been given more breaks on the bike. I've paid the tax a couple times but really i wouldn't have let me go either. I've been waved at to slow down a number of times on the bike and even waved at when the front came up while accel. you'll always find the guys who just hate bikes for whatever reason and yeah they're gonna get you.