State Trooper Troubles Anyone??

[CornFed2.4]

There is a law against police harrassment. When I had my red 98 GSX "dsm=race car". I got pulled over once. I was coming into downtown off of 55 by the metrodown. The speed limit I believe goes from 50 to 30 fairly quick. I was behind a cop and was obeying all traffic laws. He pulled over to the side and I passed him, then pulled out behind me with his lights on. He walked up to the window and I had everything all ready for him, but this guy was a dick! He shoved the paper work at me and told me to step out of the car. I questioned him, then was forced out. Now the cop is illegally searching my car with me calmly sitting at the curb. After he didn't find anything he wrote me a ticket for driving with headphones on. I did not have headphones on/ or in my car so I was like WTF! Any ways long story short, I got out of the ticket. The reason I got out is cause I filed a complaint on the way I was treated and the illegal search (that was legal/probabale cause). Also If i got pulled over again by a MNPLS police officer for no apparent reason, I could sue the city for harassment.

So like others have said file a complaint with the city and stop bitching to the forums. If you get pulled over its definetly for a reason as cops have to do paperwork ticket or no ticket.

[scheides]

You guys should REALLY understand my point here. If said things are illegal for one kind of automotive group (cars), then they should be for trucks too. > I do understand they are "illegal" for them as well, but any given' day you can find someone with a truck driving around with pure black window tint and a cop will not think twice. It should be equal for each group. <

Everyone gets it already man, it is a fact of life. Discrimination is a reality of life, if you think you got it bad think about what people with darker skin color have had to endure through the ages. You act like you're so oppressed when in reality you are really lucky...you have multiple cars, a place to work on them, and some tint issues. Don't sell your car, just buck up ;)

[cmspaz]

I drive a a loud, black car with a giant wing on the back and HIDs pointed way too high, usually traveling 5 mph or so over the speed limit.

I've had my plate run 3 times in the past week, this is more than usual but because of the time of year the extra patrols are understandable.

I haven't been pulled over since May of 2010.

So you're fucking doing something wrong, dude.

[A//// Guy]

Well I just wasted 10 minutes catching up on this stupid thread... Ugh.

Wah wah wah I didnt do anything wrong, except I broke these 3 LAWS and now im complaining about it. Reallllly????

This thread should be called Untamed Retardism.

[Trogdor]

A couple tips for avoiding tickets. I've been pulled over 3 times in the 3 months I've had my Ralliart, and avoided tickets each time. The only ticket I've ever gotten was when I was 18 and I didn't know what I know now.

Traffics stops are surprisingly one of the most common causes of injury or death for officers and state troopers. Safety is the number one concern for them as they're coming up to your car. Keeping that in mind there are a number of things you can do that will help keep them safe, and maybe make them a little more forgiving.

1) Pull over far enough for them to approach the window. Yes, there is a law that states you must move over one lane if you can when an officer in on the side of the road. However, this doesn't always happen. The more room you can give them to stand away from traffic, they will appreciate it.

2) Turn the car off and place the keys on the dash there they are visible. Knowing that you're not going to try to back up and run them over, or speed off is another thing off their list of things to worry about.

3) Have your ID and insurance ready to go when they get to your car. Next time you get pulled over, look where the office had their hands as the approach your car. It's on their belt, so that they're ready to draw their gun if they need it. If you can avoid moving your hands to a place where they can't see them, the safer you both are. So make sure you've already gotten in to your wallet, purse, or glove box before they get to your car.

4) Keep you hands where they can see them. The wheel is always a good place for this.

5) If it's dark, turn your dome lights on. This way they can see in to your car easier and know that it is safe. Also, if you can, try to pull over in a place where a street light is coming in to the front of your car, or in to a parking lot there there is a lot of light.

6) MN has concealed carry laws. If you're armed, let the officer know. They will instruct you on how they want to handle the situation. They may asked you give them the weapon until they have finish, they may simple thank you for informing them. Let them decide what they want to do.

7) Be very clear and deliberate about what you're doing. Say for example, you didn't have time to reach in to your glove box for your insurance card. Before doing this say to the officer, "I'm going to open the glove box and get my insurance card."

[polishmafia]

Way too much logical sense in that post for this thread.

[A//// Guy]

All common sense items!

[TwoTalons]

TThe real kicker is, I see cops drive right past those trucks. And they do not seem to mind them at all. But being my car was red, they were on me for that.

You guys should REALLY understand my point here. If said things are illegal for one kind of automotive group (cars), then they should be for trucks too. > I do understand they are "illegal" for them as well, but any given' day you can find someone with a truck driving around with pure black window tint and a cop will not think twice. It should be equal for each group. <

Only if you're talking about the driver and passenger windows. The rest of the glass on a truck/suv or van is exempt from the law that applies to cars. Which may be why you never see one pulled over for a window tint violation. Not sure how you would know what they were being pulled over for anyway. The other thing is the subject of this thread was State Troopers. I have NEVER had a Sheriff's Deputy or City Cop ding me for my tint. Troopers must have a mandate from high up that the tint law will be enforced with prejudice.

[turbotalon1g]

I don't want the cop to see all my gauges in my car, he might think its a racecar and give me a ticket. I have 9 of them.

[polishmafia]

Only if you're talking about the driver and passenger windows. The rest of the glass on a truck/suv or van is exempt from the law that applies to cars.

Lets play "Fix That Incorrect Post"!

No truck/van/SUV is exempt from the window tint law. The way the law is written is that if - any vehicle from the factory with windows tinted is exempt from local state laws. Most trucks/SUVs come with tinted windows except for the front two, and so they are exempt.

Want to change the law? Become the owner of a car maker and tint all the windows. That is the way to get around the law.