1st experience with state trooper while carrying - Page 3

Supertac45 · September 2nd, 2008, 08:45 PM

Sounds like all things went good.

puncho · September 2nd, 2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hivoltage

I was NOT carrying at the time. The officer asked me if I had forgot to tell him anything. I said, I have a CCW permit? He said he could take me in for not mentioning it to him. I said I am sorry, knowing he was wrong.

They're the Judge and Jury on the side of the road. Smart move going along with his lack of knowledge of the law.

Ragin Cajun · September 2nd, 2008, 10:16 PM

Sounds like he was fishing. He had a valid reason to pull you over but I would bet you weren't the fish he wanted.

Catalina · September 2nd, 2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 7mm Gumbo

If you are going 72mph in a 65 zone......then you are violating the law. 2 am, 2 pm or anytime.

This demonstrates today's law enforcement attitude versus yesterday's keeping the peace officer attitude.

Robocop/S.W.A.T. contrasted with Andy Griffith.

I wish all new academy grads can spend some time with the short-timers in order to learn what discretion is.

Hivoltage · September 2nd, 2008, 11:01 PM

Yep, I spent 3 months serving on the grand jury....thay are all looking for drugs.....that is the big prize and it is usually a felony here in Ohio.

They just need a reason to pull you over and then hope to find a reason to search for drugs. Not that it is wrong, drugs are bad....mmmmkkkk?

grady · September 2nd, 2008, 11:01 PM

Glad you didn't get a ticket. I was pulled over in Texas last year driving on I-40 in the panhandle, also going 7 over, and I was also given a warning. When we stopped for gas at the next town, the clerk said the Highway Patrol in that area only allowed 5 over the speed limit before stopping people. I think we were slightly east of Amarillo when I was pulled over. Like you, I then drove slower, all the way to the NM state line. And this year when I drove across Texas, I kept below 5-over. Seems like most everywhere else I've driven that 10-over is the ticket/no ticket demarcation.

Oh, and someone told me last year that if pulled over in Texas, one is required to inform LEO that you have a CCW license. I have the exact info on TX printed out somewhere, but I'm too tired to look it up.

Anyway, glad he was courteous and glad you didn't get ticketed.

64zebra · September 2nd, 2008, 11:23 PM

I'm glad you didn't get a ticket.

(rant on)
As for the people saying Texas stinks for getting pulled over for doing 7 over the speed limit, etc, etc, etc.....thats what a speed LIMIT is for...don't exceed-you don't get pulled over for speeding, pretty simple if you ask me. Where is the enforcable limit compared to the true/actual posted limit in some of your minds?
It was 2am on a stretch of road that is notorious for conveying contraband through our great state. The trooper was doing his job....period. (rant off)

Grady, yes in Texas you have to immediately inform an officer upon official contact IF you have the handgun on or about your person

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Originally Posted by dukalmighty

I've never seen a law requiring a dog to be caged while in a vehicle anywhere I've ever lived or driven.I think the LEO was doing his job but was more interested in Illegal aliens or Drug Interdiction and you gave him PC to stop by exceeding maximum posted speed limit

no law for animals like this in Texas

grady · September 2nd, 2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 64zebra

Grady, yes in Texas you have to immediately inform an officer upon official contact IF you have the handgun on or about your person

Thanks! That means there's still hope for my memory!

64zebra · September 2nd, 2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Catalina

This demonstrates today's law enforcement attitude versus yesterday's keeping the peace officer attitude.

Robocop/S.W.A.T. contrasted with Andy Griffith.

I wish all new academy grads can spend some time with the short-timers in order to learn what discretion is.

hmmm, I believe he showed discretion in giving him a warning

and if you want to compare today's society/LEO versus Andy Griffith and Mayberry....thats apples and oranges

If a state trooper can catch a wanted person via a 7mph over the limit traffic stop, then more power to them. They are doing their job to help make our society safer.
Timothy McVeigh was caught by a simple traffic stop on a country highway.

Ram Rod · September 2nd, 2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dukalmighty View Post
I've never seen a law requiring a dog to be caged while in a vehicle anywhere I've ever lived or driven.I think the LEO was doing his job but was more interested in Illegal aliens or Drug Interdiction and you gave him PC to stop by exceeding maximum posted speed limit

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Originally Posted by 64zebra

no law for animals like this in Texas

You all might want to check local ordinances......cities, townships and the like. Actually, an unrestrained animal in the passenger compartment of a vehicle is way more dangerous than a driver using a cell phone while driving. Two of the cities I drive through on a daily basis have laws in effect. The animal is unpredictable, and also becomes a flying object in case of an accident or severe braking. For those that don't really care about themselves or their animals, just keep doing what you're doing. There may not be any state laws concerning you at this time, but all one needs to do is take some personal responsibility and use common sense. By the way...California already has a state law concerning this....more are soon to follow. If it's not currently illegal in your immediate area, then it should be. Just PM me with any arguments and save posting them here.

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Hivoltage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newark, Ohio USA Posts: 639	Yep, I spent 3 months serving on the grand jury....thay are all looking for drugs.....that is the big prize and it is usually a felony here in Ohio. They just need a reason to pull you over and then hope to find a reason to search for drugs. Not that it is wrong, drugs are bad....mmmmkkkk? __________________ Nothing Wrong With Shooting as Long as the Right People Get Shot. Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force, 1973

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September 2nd, 2008, 10:16 PM	#23
Ragin Cajun Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 501	Sounds like he was fishing. He had a valid reason to pull you over but I would bet you weren't the fish he wanted.

September 2nd, 2008, 11:01 PM	#26
grady Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 1,053	Glad you didn't get a ticket. I was pulled over in Texas last year driving on I-40 in the panhandle, also going 7 over, and I was also given a warning. When we stopped for gas at the next town, the clerk said the Highway Patrol in that area only allowed 5 over the speed limit before stopping people. I think we were slightly east of Amarillo when I was pulled over. Like you, I then drove slower, all the way to the NM state line. And this year when I drove across Texas, I kept below 5-over. Seems like most everywhere else I've driven that 10-over is the ticket/no ticket demarcation. Oh, and someone told me last year that if pulled over in Texas, one is required to inform LEO that you have a CCW license. I have the exact info on TX printed out somewhere, but I'm too tired to look it up. Anyway, glad he was courteous and glad you didn't get ticketed.