Got pulled over on my scooter because some chick reported me reckless riding

fnfalman · 07-12-2010, 01:10 PM

A cop pulled me over and claimed that some chick reported me riding recklessly on my scooter. Started to give me the riot act and all that crap. I asked him how the hell am I suppose to ride aggressively on a 50-cc scooter? And that I took the effort to wear a helmet, riding jacket, gloves, pants & boots so that I can go play pinball with the cars?

Then he started to rant about how some woman called in and specifically described my clothings, scooter and all that jazz. I told him then to give me a ticket and I'll see both him and my accuser in court. The cop then started talking about how he's going to keep an eye out for me and all this shit. I kept telling him to write me a ticket if he felt that strongly about this woman's report and I'll see them both in court and let the judge decides.

After about half an hour of back and forth, he let me go...not even with a warning ticket.

I feel strangely cheated.

the chi · 07-12-2010, 01:15 PM

I'm surprised they bothered tho, honestly, without an eyewitness right there, they cant prove anything.

Homeslice · 07-12-2010, 02:22 PM

WTF is the riot act and what does it have to do with speeding?

Adeptus_Minor · 07-12-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by the chi

I'm surprised they bothered tho, honestly, without an eyewitness right there, they cant prove anything.

Kinda what I'm thinking.
If all it took was a phone call to get some bonehead pulled over, I'd have police non-emergency on speed dial.

the chi · 07-12-2010, 02:28 PM

You're kidding right Homeslice?

Homeslice · 07-12-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by the chi

You're kidding right Homeslice?

No

buzzcutt2 · 07-12-2010, 02:34 PM

Well...were you riding reckless?

the chi · 07-12-2010, 02:34 PM

Riot act is just a way of saying the cop went off on him and was hollering, etc.

Ex. I was late for curfew and Mom read me the Riot Act.

shmike · 07-12-2010, 02:36 PM

"Getting read the riot act" means to be yelled at.

Pretty interesting page on Wiki. I never knew the history behind the phrase.

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Because the authorities were required to read the proclamation that referred to the Riot Act before they could enforce it, the expression "to read the Riot Act" entered into common language as a phrase meaning "to reprimand severely", with the added sense of a stern warning. The phrase remains in everyday use in English.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_Act

smileyman · 07-12-2010, 03:02 PM

Serves ya, you biker punk! Shoulda screamed back at him...'We know where you live Bronze! we know where you live!' and 'Remember the Night Rider!'

07-12-2010, 01:10 PM	#1
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Got pulled over on my scooter because some chick reported me reckless riding A cop pulled me over and claimed that some chick reported me riding recklessly on my scooter. Started to give me the riot act and all that crap. I asked him how the hell am I suppose to ride aggressively on a 50-cc scooter? And that I took the effort to wear a helmet, riding jacket, gloves, pants & boots so that I can go play pinball with the cars? Then he started to rant about how some woman called in and specifically described my clothings, scooter and all that jazz. I told him then to give me a ticket and I'll see both him and my accuser in court. The cop then started talking about how he's going to keep an eye out for me and all this shit. I kept telling him to write me a ticket if he felt that strongly about this woman's report and I'll see them both in court and let the judge decides. After about half an hour of back and forth, he let me go...not even with a warning ticket. I feel strangely cheated. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

07-12-2010, 03:02 PM	#10
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Serves ya, you biker punk! Shoulda screamed back at him...'We know where you live Bronze! we know where you live!' and 'Remember the Night Rider!' __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

07-12-2010, 02:22 PM	#3
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	WTF is the riot act and what does it have to do with speeding?

07-12-2010, 02:34 PM	#7
buzzcutt2 Fuzznutz Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Moto: 98 ZX9 Posts: 999	Well...were you riding reckless?