Felony Stop

[Lancer]

The other night I decided to go for a drive after a long hot day at work and whinny kids at home. I just got into Menasha and noticed a car riding my @zz then changes lanes , then back on my @zz again up to a stop light. After the light turns green I start to pass an Explorer that was in front of me. I wasn't even doing 40mph in the 35 zone when all of the sudden I see the red and blue cherries of law enforcment. (removed), for once I'm not even speeding! I pull over right away even though he felt the need to turn the siren on until I came to a complete stop. Then I always turn my dome lights on so they can see everything in my car (and to hid the tinted window a little). So I here the officer approching from behind when all of the sudden I hear him yell "Driver, turn off your engine and I want to see both your hands on the steering wheel." ((removed)!) "Now, roll down both your back windows." (he's lucky I have auto windows). I glance in my mirror to look at this guy I see him holstering his weapon!!! Then he walks up next to me and tells me to relax! Ya, K.He then tells me why I've been pulled over. Because I forgot about the red lghtbulbs I installed on the license plate for a car show and he couldn't see my license plate unless he was right on it (hence why he was riding my @zz?). And to inform me that if your muffler is not stock it's illegal. So I asked him if that counted for any car over 3 years old and has had the muffler replaced from rusting. He said no, only if it's noticably loud. I really wanted to argue with him but held back since he did have a weapon on me just a moment ago. So I just asked him about if I was just passing through town would I get a ticket. He said that he wasn't too concerened about it but if I get stopped like 6 times for it he would. He also asked me if I work for the city (Fire/Rescue plates), I said no I worked 15 yrs for Plymouth until I move to Appleton. I usually have a good relation with cops cause of those plates (professional courtisy).He ends up giving me a written warning about the lights and the exhaust then sends me on my way. I turned around and got the hell out of that town. Thank's officer for making me feel welcomed in your little town with a felony stop (not quite, but as close as I ever want to get!). @zzhole

[binary]

Funny... I got pulled over in Menasha this Spring... got a written warning for tinting on my Contour. It tested legal... 50% on the driver/pass windows - 35% back three.I even rolled the windows down and turned on my dome light for him. I like cops, but this guy was a jerk. He kept checking under my car... but my exhaust was factory - still had ford stamped on the muffler. Glad you didn't get a ticket! Do you think you would have gotten one if you were younger or didn't have the plates?

[McVibe]

Man, I think cops from WI would get along with cops from VA very well!

[kharman]

Quote, originally posted by Lancer »The other night I decided to go for a drive after a long hot day at work and whinny kids at home. I just got into Menasha and noticed a car riding my @zz then changes lanes , then back on my @zz again up to a stop light. After the light turns green I start to pass an Explorer that was in front of me. I wasn't even doing 40mph in the 35 zone when all of the sudden I see the red and blue cherries of law enforcment. (removed), for once I'm not even speeding! I pull over right away even though he felt the need to turn the siren on until I came to a complete stop. Then I always turn my dome lights on so they can see everything in my car (and to hid the tinted window a little). So I here the officer approching from behind when all of the sudden I hear him yell "Driver, turn off your engine and I want to see both your hands on the steering wheel." ((removed)!) "Now, roll down both your back windows." (he's lucky I have auto windows). I glance in my mirror to look at this guy I see him holstering his weapon!!! Then he walks up next to me and tells me to relax! Ya, K.He then tells me why I've been pulled over. Because I forgot about the red lghtbulbs I installed on the license plate for a car show and he couldn't see my license plate unless he was right on it (hence why he was riding my @zz?). And to inform me that if your muffler is not stock it's illegal. So I asked him if that counted for any car over 3 years old and has had the muffler replaced from rusting. He said no, only if it's noticably loud. I really wanted to argue with him but held back since he did have a weapon on me just a moment ago. So I just asked him about if I was just passing through town would I get a ticket. He said that he wasn't too concerened about it but if I get stopped like 6 times for it he would. He also asked me if I work for the city (Fire/Rescue plates), I said no I worked 15 yrs for Plymouth until I move to Appleton. I usually have a good relation with cops cause of those plates (professional courtisy).He ends up giving me a written warning about the lights and the exhaust then sends me on my way. I turned around and got the hell out of that town. Thank's officer for making me feel welcomed in your little town with a felony stop (not quite, but as close as I ever want to get!). @zzhole while i can't comment on why that particular officer did what he did, that wasn't an actual felony stop...if it had been, there would have been at least two cars, and you would have been ordered out of the car and back to the patrol car via the loud speaker...you then would have been hand cuffed until the officer felt the rest of the car was clear of people...then the situation would have been explained to you...i have no idea why he did what he did, but not all police officers are good at their job...if he had no reasonable basis for his actions, i'm sorry for what happened to you...

[zionzr2]

If that were me...I cant roll down the rear windows from the driver seat....I aint got the power package.

[Mavrik]

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 »If that were me...I cant roll down the rear windows from the driver seat....I aint got the power package. Yeah me to, would have been saying "Can't officer, no power back there."And how can they prove your new exhaust was maybe not replaced out of your own pocket after hitting a rock on the road and damaging it?glad they don't worry as long one exists up here.

[binary]

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »Yeah me to, would have been saying "Can't officer, no power back there."And how can they prove your new exhaust was maybe not replaced out of your own pocket after hitting a rock on the road and damaging it?glad they don't worry as long one exists up here.It's good they're cracking down on those 6" can mufflered civics and whatnot... they're just annoying as the skeeters around here. Having a healthy rumble of a flowmaster isn't anything to get a cops panties in a bunch - I wouldn't think. Unless you were pulling 7k

[Mr. Poopypants]

Note to self: Don't go to Menasha

[cohocarl]

It's unfortunate some traffic stops are like that, but I guess if I was a police officer, I really wouldn't like to be walking up on a vehicle, in the dark, not knowing what I was in for either.I DO NOT want this thread to start into a debate on high speed chases, but thought I'd post a link to a story of a police officer that was killed last night in our area. The way I read it, two police officer's crusiers collided at an intersection while pursuing a car. I feel very sorry for the officer's family and friends.I don't really think being respectful to a police officer when you are stopped is asking too much. I wouldn't want to do their jobs, or be subjected to the dangers involved in their every day patrol. http://www.wnem.com/Global/sto...5cDRf

[goodvibe]

"Then I always turn my dome lights on so they can see everything in my car (and to hid the tinted window a little.)" Sounds like you've had some practice. The cop didn't do anything wrong. Hidden plates and black out windows in a loud car probably made him think that you may be a threat to his community. The plates and windows are a good combo if you don't want to be identified. His heart was pumping as much as yours. He pulled you for a valid violation and LET YOU GO with a warning and you call him an @sshole. Gees, the guy's doing his job in manner that would negate a misunderstanding of the situation. Safest for everyone. "I really wanted to argue with him but held back since he did have a weapon on me just a moment ago." Like he would shoot you during the coversation. He won't miss your absence.

[drunkenmaxx]

non stock muffs are illegal in WI?thats dumb.