A question for the police.

[sniper7]

Police cars are emergency vehicles and can close down the entire highway if they deem necessary (probably wont be able to justify that to the supervisor for a regular speeding traffic stop).

Pull over to the right is what is most normal and probably safest (there are other circumstances that could make it necessary to pull over the left). Either way an Officer may or may not offset his/her vehicle into that lane of traffic giving him/her a walking-traveling lane for safety (not that it really matters). The officer may choose to walk up along the passenger side if you pull to the right for added safety

I guess the key is that you pull over and do it safely. If you are really concerned you can always turn on your hazards letting the officer know that you are going to pull over and hit an intersection, parking lot, or off ramp for safety, they may appreciate that.

Also, I hate when people pull over before I light them up, I am usually planning a stop and calling it out through dispatch before I light them up. I know where usually want people to pull over for everyone's safety and if you stop in the middle of the road before getting my lights turned on it may raise my suspicions (if you hop out of your car you may get a gun pointed at you)

When I get pulled over I try to angle a little bit to protect the cop. I get let go once because of it! The lady was pretty happy to see that I did that, acknowledged it and told me make sure I come to a COMPLETE stop at the stop signs!


that is kinda funny people pull over before you hit the lights.

[KevDen2005]

that is kinda funny people pull over before you hit the lights.

I am certainly more happy to give a warning (if possible and feasible) to someone who is polite, admits to wrong doing, has their information ready, and is genuinely concerned for my safety. I hate writing tickets in general so I can come up with a pretty good reason to cut you loose (then I have to tell my supervisor why i didn't write any tickets).

Pretty recently I get was watching a flashing red in the middle of the night and a van went right through it like it wasn't even there. I pull out from my spot, speed up to catch it, which it was doing about 60 in a 40. I picked up my mic. and started to call out the traffic stop (no overhead lights on yet) and the lady pulls into the right lane. I figure she realizes what she has done and is getting ready to get pulled over. She then slams on her brakes in the middle of a travel lane and as I am getting my car in park and opening my door she hops out and starts walking at a pretty good pace toward my patrol car. I drew my gun and pointed at her, yelled at her to get back in my car, called for cover.

She couldn't understand what happened, didn't realize there was a light that she ran, was upset that I yelled at her, and made a complaint through my supervisor that I did that.

[sniper7]

I am certainly more happy to give a warning (if possible and feasible) to someone who is polite, admits to wrong doing, has their information ready, and is genuinely concerned for my safety. I hate writing tickets in general so I can come up with a pretty good reason to cut you loose (then I have to tell my supervisor why i didn't write any tickets).

Pretty recently I get was watching a flashing red in the middle of the night and a van went right through it like it wasn't even there. I pull out from my spot, speed up to catch it, which it was doing about 60 in a 40. I picked up my mic. and started to call out the traffic stop (no overhead lights on yet) and the lady pulls into the right lane. I figure she realizes what she has done and is getting ready to get pulled over. She then slams on her brakes in the middle of a travel lane and as I am getting my car in park and opening my door she hops out and starts walking at a pretty good pace toward my patrol car. I drew my gun and pointed at her, yelled at her to get back in my car, called for cover.

She couldn't understand what happened, didn't realize there was a light that she ran, was upset that I yelled at her, and made a complaint through my supervisor that I did that.

some people have no common sense. I see it all the time at the airports. people literally lose their minds while flying commercially.

[Batteriesnare]

some people have no common sense. I see it all the time at the airports. people literally lose their minds while flying commercially.

That could be TSA......

[KevDen2005]

I also forgot to mention that as I pulled my gun out I am trying still trying to call out the traffic stop, which was proving to be a bit difficult.

And, I certainly agree about the flying portion, I can't believe how people act during the whole process. INSANE!

[theGinsue]

As soon as I see that an LEO has an interest in me I get nervous (hey, I don't need a ticket, they cost too much) so I make sure I do everything as right as I possibly can. It doesn't hurt that I played cop for a while and know what most LEO's expect and/or want to have happen.

[Ryan_Th3_K1d]

Thanks for the reply. I've learned from my dad, who's always polite when he gets pulled over. I had my info ready and was polite, but when I get pulled over for going 16 over I expect a ticket.

[TFOGGER]

some people have no common sense. I see it all the time at the airports. people literally lose their minds while flying commercially.

"Whaddaya mean I can't fly with a bear trap in my carryon?"

[Elhuero]

so what's the best way to stop that provides protection for the officer?

[Irving]

I wouldn't worry about it. The officer can provide their own protection, and if they don't like where you stopped, they'll let you know with their loud speaker.