Ask A Police Officer - Page 35 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

acreature · 10-06-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dantheman

Okay - here's my question to the police officers out there. If you pull somebody over, run their info, and find out there is a warrant for their arrest for unpaid tickets/no insurance, motor vehicle paperwork stuff, do you have any discretion about letting them go, even with a warrant being issued??

Usually, the warrant will read, "Shall arrest..." which is a mandatory arrest, per se. You'll find some laws that specify, "May arrest..."

I have never let someone go on a warrant that was found out about during a traffic stop.

Apollo240 · 10-07-2008, 01:26 PM

Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Doughnuts?

lol j/k

acreature · 10-07-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by machster04

isnt't it manditory lock up for going over 100mph? Yeah i bet you would, some cops are cool some ain't and sometimes they just like writing tickets for misdemanors or an infractions for jaywalking or ****ing with bums when they have nothing better to do at 430am

No it isn't mandatory.

SexyMach1 · 10-07-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Apollo240

Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Doughnuts?

lol j/k

If I was a cop, I would live at Krispy Kreme! No lie!

falcongtho3 · 10-07-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SexyMach1

If I was a cop, I would live at Krispy Kreme! No lie!

Yeah, but then you wouldn't be 'SexyMach1'...at least not for long...

Apollo240 · 10-08-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SexyMach1

If I was a cop, I would live at Krispy Kreme! No lie!

Im more of a DD guy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by falcongtho3

Yeah, but then you wouldn't be 'SexyMach1'...at least not for long...

LOL technically SexyMach1 means the car is sexy..that wont change. As for the driver...lol

Im just kidding sexymach1

SexyMach1 · 10-08-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Apollo240

Im more of a DD guy.

LOL technically SexyMach1 means the car is sexy..that wont change. As for the driver...lol

Im just kidding sexymach1

HAHA ya'll are prolly right!

Berzerk · 10-08-2008, 10:42 PM

A question about traffic signs...

Here in PA I've seen some signs & wonder why are there 2? First there is the "No turn on red" sign, self-explanatory. Then there are the ones that say "Wait for green".

Whats the point of the "Wait for Green" signs? Nobody pays attention to them. If you're supposed to wait for green, why not just post "No turn on red"?

Is it technically "ticketable" for turning with a "Wait for green" sign posted?

fjt226 · 10-09-2008, 01:34 PM

In most jurisdictions there is a position of "Traffic Engineer" whose purpose is to decide/design roads and such and the signs that go on them. I have found in my jurisdiction that these people design on a piece of paper and quite often never visit the site to see exactly what is the effect of their hard work. In fact, I once reported to a traffic engineer that he had a road stripped so that opposing on-coming traffic would end up in the same lane thereby possibly causing a collison. I am sure most of them are good folks and know their job but they sometimes do strange things making it difficult for those of us enforcing the law, to do the right thing.

Quixotis · 10-10-2008, 11:55 AM

So, hypothetically speaking, if someone were to be moving to, let's say, Washington DC, and gets a speeding ticket while driving through another state like, let's say, Kansas, what might be the repercussions of ignoring the ticket - hypothetically speaking

fjt226 · 10-10-2008, 12:45 PM

Most states have an "Interstate Compact" of some type with neighboring, if not all, of the other states. This means that the hypothetically received ticket is in a database somewhere that is accessible to, or given to, the other states. The common example is a DUI arrest, which is readily accessed by other states than the one in which it occurs.

So, given your example, you get a ticket in Kansas, and don't handle the citation and it goes to a warrant of arrest for failure to appear, the next time you went to renew your license, or got a new license in another state, if that state shares information with Kansas, you would probably have some difficulty in getting your new or renewed license. In fact, under the right circumstances, it would be theoretically possible that you could be arrested on the spot for the outstanding warrant.

Quixotis · 10-13-2008, 01:03 PM

Thanks, I figured such - darn technology

But it's not like I wouldn't have paid it anyway; I earned it... hypothetically speaking

Cheers

grapony · 10-30-2008, 01:34 PM

Here's my question. If I get pulled over and I've got my pistol in the car with we should I tell the officer I have it? I've got an unrestricted pistol license so I'm legal. I got pulled over last Sat for a seatbelt and I had my glock 22 and 100 rds of ammo in the front floorboard. The officer didn't notice it. He asked me for DL and I gave it to him and I thought about handing him my pistol license also. Thoughts anyone?

04VAMach1 · 10-30-2008, 02:34 PM

I've always been told to let the officer know that it's in the vehicle as you are handing over your license (and I include my CCW)...let them decide how to proceed from there. They usually react better if you tell them about it than if they notice it on their own.

Nodrama43 · 10-31-2008, 10:23 PM

your state law should specify the proper procedure. In Ohio when I pull you over you are required to immediatly notify me. If you don't do so you can be arrested, your CCW invalidated, and your firearm confiscated. (not that this always happens)

IF you have a weapon in the car, calmly explain to the Officer that you have a CCW permit and are in possession of a firearm. I usually secure the weapon until my business with you is over. If you are polite I probably won't mind that you were at 6800 rpm in 3rd gear... :THUMBSUP:

drive safely and wear your seatbelt !

mach one NY · 11-01-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by grapony

Here's my question. If I get pulled over and I've got my pistol in the car with we should I tell the officer I have it? I've got an unrestricted pistol license so I'm legal. I got pulled over last Sat for a seatbelt and I had my glock 22 and 100 rds of ammo in the front floorboard. The officer didn't notice it. He asked me for DL and I gave it to him and I thought about handing him my pistol license also. Thoughts anyone?

As long as its 100 % legal telling him should be the FIRST thing out of your mouth. For your saftey as well as his.

Apollo240 · 11-08-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mach one NY

As long as its 100 % legal telling him should be the FIRST thing out of your mouth. For your saftey as well as his.

100 rounds

They need a SWAT team to give you a ticket

toad · 11-08-2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grapony

Here's my question. If I get pulled over and I've got my pistol in the car with we should I tell the officer I have it? I've got an unrestricted pistol license so I'm legal. I got pulled over last Sat for a seatbelt and I had my glock 22 and 100 rds of ammo in the front floorboard. The officer didn't notice it. He asked me for DL and I gave it to him and I thought about handing him my pistol license also. Thoughts anyone?

In Texas, as a CHL holder you must inform the officer and give him both your Concealed Handgun License and your drivers license. He will ask where the weapon is. On his discretion he can ask you to give it to him, ask where it is and retrieve it himself, or tell you to leave it where it is. I have had all three happen.

Troll · 11-09-2008, 01:17 AM

Feel like I need to take driver's ed again...

When I lived in NC, it was common for traffic lights to have red right turn arrows (usually when there were multiple right turn lanes side-by-side). It was also common for people to turn right on a red arrow. Is this legal? Maybe only in NC? What about turning right from the outside (left) right turn lane?

Wish I had a diagram for this one--There's an intersection by my house where I turn right to get to the freeway. Half the time, the drivers across the street who have a prominent "left turn yield on green" sign try to run me over as I turn right. If I recall correctly, a right turn is supposed to be made into the closest lane; only in a left turn can you choose which lane you end up in. If that's the case, can you turn left into the left lane while somebody else is making a right turn, or are these people really all as dumb as they look? Does this question make any sense?

If you've ever pulled someone over for not yielding in a left turn, what excuses do they give?

WhiteautoMach · 11-14-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by falcongtho3

My mother is a moderator (guess it runs in the family) on a sewing forum

That is so funny! I never knew there was a sewing forum!

shadowone · 11-24-2008, 08:45 PM

i have a question to a cop. i work for a company in which they perform yearly dmv reports. i already have a ticket of 96 in a 55 on my record. i just got another ticket for an illegal left hand turn. i have heard that if you pay the ticket on time it doesnt go on your record. is this true or not?

acreature · 01-13-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowone

i have a question to a cop. i work for a company in which they perform yearly dmv reports. i already have a ticket of 96 in a 55 on my record. i just got another ticket for an illegal left hand turn. i have heard that if you pay the ticket on time it doesnt go on your record. is this true or not?

Prepaying any ticket is a guilty plea. The only convictions that typically do not show on Driving Records are non-moving violations.

MRS.SHKR · 01-13-2009, 07:16 PM

Any suggestions for a criminal justice law enforcement student????

LightningMachII · 01-21-2009, 09:01 PM

i just got finished swapping an 03 harley s/c 5.4 motor in my mach and want to know what kind of trouble will the cops give me if i ever get pulled over been driving it for a month know it's the intake and supercharger clearly stick above the hood which sad to say had to be cut and shaker removed but looks sweet but worried bout the 5-0

03BluMach · 01-21-2009, 09:06 PM

More than likely you will get hassled by fontana pd and ontario pd but you should probably go get it refereed to be safe for legal reasons.

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10-07-2008, 01:26 PM	#852
Apollo240 12's Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In front of SparksMach1, MD Posts: 1,655	Re: Ask A Police Officer Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Doughnuts? lol j/k __________________ Old Mach: 2003 Torch Red, IUP, Flowmaster Cat-back, Steeda Tri Ax, Predator, JLT RAI, PHP spacer, BBK long tubes, BBK O/R H, Accufab 307/318 Current: Ls1 Corvette

10-08-2008, 10:42 PM	#858
Berzerk Sporadic Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Douglassville, PA Posts: 1,055	Re: Ask A Police Officer A question about traffic signs... Here in PA I've seen some signs & wonder why are there 2? First there is the "No turn on red" sign, self-explanatory. Then there are the ones that say "Wait for green". Whats the point of the "Wait for Green" signs? Nobody pays attention to them. If you're supposed to wait for green, why not just post "No turn on red"? Is it technically "ticketable" for turning with a "Wait for green" sign posted? __________________ 2010 GT500 - Grabber Blue Coupe

10-09-2008, 01:34 PM	#859
fjt226 Hooked on Mach Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 84	Re: Ask A Police Officer In most jurisdictions there is a position of "Traffic Engineer" whose purpose is to decide/design roads and such and the signs that go on them. I have found in my jurisdiction that these people design on a piece of paper and quite often never visit the site to see exactly what is the effect of their hard work. In fact, I once reported to a traffic engineer that he had a road stripped so that opposing on-coming traffic would end up in the same lane thereby possibly causing a collison. I am sure most of them are good folks and know their job but they sometimes do strange things making it difficult for those of us enforcing the law, to do the right thing. __________________ ______________________________ My current stable: 08 Shelby GT 500, 6 sp, Vapor Clearcoat Metallic 04 Mach 1, Screaming Yellow, 5 sp, IUP 70 Mach 1, R model, 428CJ, 4 sp 70 Mach 1, current project, 351 Ford Racing Crate Motor, 4sp Oh yeah, and 05 Excursion 99 Ranger Former rides: 03 Mach 1, DSG Met, 5sp, IUP 66 Mustang, White, 289, auto 00 Expedition 79 F-350 Supercab Among others

10-10-2008, 11:55 AM	#860
Quixotis The Hammer of the Gods Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valhalla Posts: 913	Re: Ask A Police Officer So, hypothetically speaking, if someone were to be moving to, let's say, Washington DC, and gets a speeding ticket while driving through another state like, let's say, Kansas, what might be the repercussions of ignoring the ticket - hypothetically speaking __________________ My rides: 2003 Mach 1 TR Auto 1986 GT 5.0 5-Speed Official Member of M.A.C.H.

10-10-2008, 12:45 PM	#861
fjt226 Hooked on Mach Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 84	Re: Ask A Police Officer Most states have an "Interstate Compact" of some type with neighboring, if not all, of the other states. This means that the hypothetically received ticket is in a database somewhere that is accessible to, or given to, the other states. The common example is a DUI arrest, which is readily accessed by other states than the one in which it occurs. So, given your example, you get a ticket in Kansas, and don't handle the citation and it goes to a warrant of arrest for failure to appear, the next time you went to renew your license, or got a new license in another state, if that state shares information with Kansas, you would probably have some difficulty in getting your new or renewed license. In fact, under the right circumstances, it would be theoretically possible that you could be arrested on the spot for the outstanding warrant. __________________ ______________________________ My current stable: 08 Shelby GT 500, 6 sp, Vapor Clearcoat Metallic 04 Mach 1, Screaming Yellow, 5 sp, IUP 70 Mach 1, R model, 428CJ, 4 sp 70 Mach 1, current project, 351 Ford Racing Crate Motor, 4sp Oh yeah, and 05 Excursion 99 Ranger Former rides: 03 Mach 1, DSG Met, 5sp, IUP 66 Mustang, White, 289, auto 00 Expedition 79 F-350 Supercab Among others

10-13-2008, 01:03 PM	#862
Quixotis The Hammer of the Gods Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valhalla Posts: 913	Re: Ask A Police Officer Thanks, I figured such - darn technology But it's not like I wouldn't have paid it anyway; I earned it... hypothetically speaking Cheers __________________ My rides: 2003 Mach 1 TR Auto 1986 GT 5.0 5-Speed Official Member of M.A.C.H.

10-30-2008, 01:34 PM	#863
grapony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Russellville, AL Posts: 178	Re: Ask A Police Officer Here's my question. If I get pulled over and I've got my pistol in the car with we should I tell the officer I have it? I've got an unrestricted pistol license so I'm legal. I got pulled over last Sat for a seatbelt and I had my glock 22 and 100 rds of ammo in the front floorboard. The officer didn't notice it. He asked me for DL and I gave it to him and I thought about handing him my pistol license also. Thoughts anyone? __________________ 2004 TR IUP 5sp mach Born on Feb 19 2004 #4747 of 7182

10-30-2008, 02:34 PM	#864
04VAMach1 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 2,617	Re: Ask A Police Officer I've always been told to let the officer know that it's in the vehicle as you are handing over your license (and I include my CCW)...let them decide how to proceed from there. They usually react better if you tell them about it than if they notice it on their own.

10-31-2008, 10:23 PM	#865
Nodrama43 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Williamsburg Ohio Posts: 7	Re: Ask A Police Officer your state law should specify the proper procedure. In Ohio when I pull you over you are required to immediatly notify me. If you don't do so you can be arrested, your CCW invalidated, and your firearm confiscated. (not that this always happens) IF you have a weapon in the car, calmly explain to the Officer that you have a CCW permit and are in possession of a firearm. I usually secure the weapon until my business with you is over. If you are polite I probably won't mind that you were at 6800 rpm in 3rd gear... :THUMBSUP: drive safely and wear your seatbelt !

11-09-2008, 01:17 AM	#869
Troll Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newport, CA Posts: 418	Re: Ask A Police Officer Feel like I need to take driver's ed again... When I lived in NC, it was common for traffic lights to have red right turn arrows (usually when there were multiple right turn lanes side-by-side). It was also common for people to turn right on a red arrow. Is this legal? Maybe only in NC? What about turning right from the outside (left) right turn lane? Wish I had a diagram for this one--There's an intersection by my house where I turn right to get to the freeway. Half the time, the drivers across the street who have a prominent "left turn yield on green" sign try to run me over as I turn right. If I recall correctly, a right turn is supposed to be made into the closest lane; only in a left turn can you choose which lane you end up in. If that's the case, can you turn left into the left lane while somebody else is making a right turn, or are these people really all as dumb as they look? Does this question make any sense? If you've ever pulled someone over for not yielding in a left turn, what excuses do they give? __________________ '04 Screaming Yellow 5-spd

11-24-2008, 08:45 PM	#871
shadowone Mach This Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Georgia Posts: 246	Re: Ask A Police Officer i have a question to a cop. i work for a company in which they perform yearly dmv reports. i already have a ticket of 96 in a 55 on my record. i just got another ticket for an illegal left hand turn. i have heard that if you pay the ticket on time it doesnt go on your record. is this true or not? __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1 IUP 5spd 245/45/17 front 315/35/17 rear AFS 17x10.5 Wheels out back Eibach Pro-Kit Custom CAI Steeda tri-ax shifter Flowmaster 40's UPR X-pipe Diablo Sport Tuner

01-13-2009, 07:16 PM	#873
MRS.SHKR SHAKE ME :D Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,752	Re: Ask A Police Officer Any suggestions for a criminal justice law enforcement student???? __________________ SIG 2009 Vapor Metallic Shelby GT500 "Harvey" Ford Racing CAI Ford Racing tune Instagram: GT500Chick Mach 1 Registry "Shelby Division"

01-21-2009, 09:01 PM	#874
LightningMachII Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 6	Re: Ask A Police Officer i just got finished swapping an 03 harley s/c 5.4 motor in my mach and want to know what kind of trouble will the cops give me if i ever get pulled over been driving it for a month know it's the intake and supercharger clearly stick above the hood which sad to say had to be cut and shaker removed but looks sweet but worried bout the 5-0

01-21-2009, 09:06 PM	#875
03BluMach 918 Mach Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Victorville, Ca/Lake Havasu City, Az Posts: 148	Re: Ask A Police Officer More than likely you will get hassled by fontana pd and ontario pd but you should probably go get it refereed to be safe for legal reasons. __________________ 03 Azure Blue Mach 1 SOLD!!! 97 Black Cobra aka Black Venom

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