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For all those on their cell phones or adjusting their hair,
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On Thu, 19 May 2005 01:05:48 -0400, RichA > wrote:
>For all those on their cell phones or adjusting their hair, >it means "go." >-Rich Maybe they just didn't like that particular shade of green. ...Ron -- 68' Camaro RS 88' Firebird Formula 00' Mustang GT Vert |
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"RichA" > wrote in message ... | For all those on their cell phones or adjusting their hair, | it means "go." | -Rich I got pulled over a couple of weeks ago, because of this. Some gal went ripping past us on the highway, prolly 20 over the speed limit. We joked about her clearing the way and getting a ticket so we wouldn't. Then in town she got in in front of me at a stop light was putting on her makeup. When the light turned green, I revved my engine to wake her up, she didn't respond.(Tom is right, my car is much too quiet) I did it again and she finally decided to move. I then popped around her and back into the lane before the next light. She then went into the right hand lane beside me. I looked in my rear view mirror, and there was an officer mirror pointing for me to pull over. First he ask me why I was driving like that, didn't REALLY want an answer or I would have told him He gave me hell, told me that if I wanted to drive like a kid to go di it in my own yard not on the street. I didn't get a ticket, but I was sure embarrased as hell. The beauty queen got a giggle I'm sure but DAMN it ****es me off when people do that ****. Kate |
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On Thu, 19 May 2005 12:00:11 GMT, "SVTKate"
> wrote: > >"RichA" > wrote in message .. . >| For all those on their cell phones or adjusting their hair, >| it means "go." >| -Rich > >I got pulled over a couple of weeks ago, because of this. > >Some gal went ripping past us on the highway, prolly 20 over the speed >limit. We joked about her clearing the way and getting a ticket so we >wouldn't. >Then in town she got in in front of me at a stop light was putting on her >makeup. >When the light turned green, I revved my engine to wake her up, she didn't >respond.(Tom is right, my car is much too quiet) >I did it again and she finally decided to move. I then popped around her and >back into the lane before the next light. She then went into the right hand >lane beside me. >I looked in my rear view mirror, and there was an officer mirror pointing >for me to pull over. > >First he ask me why I was driving like that, didn't REALLY want an answer or >I would have told him >He gave me hell, told me that if I wanted to drive like a kid to go di it in >my own yard not on the street. > >I didn't get a ticket, but I was sure embarrased as hell. The beauty queen >got a giggle I'm sure but DAMN it ****es me off when people do that ****. > >Kate > > > At least he gave you the option. A month ago I was in a deserted parking lot, a parking lot for a former commuter train station. All I was doing was testing my Mach-1 to see at what point the rear wheels break loose on a hard turn. The cop who came over didn't like it much, said something about pedestrians walking near me being in peril, (there wasn't a soul within a quarter mile of this place). But here's an interesting one; A week ago I was waiting at a light, and someone decides to nod off, or whatever and when the light turns green, they forget to go. I honked them once and finally, after what seemed like forever, the guy decides to go and takes off at full speed. I left the starting line a little loud (not a tire burn, just taking the car up past 5000 in 1st). So, about 400 yards up, I pulled into a gas station to check my tire pressure and a cop who was directing traffic at a garden store walks up and tells me not to drive that way. I didn't burn rubber, I didn't exceed the speed limit. His beef was with how fast I reached 40mph. I was going to suggest they make a law against acceleration, but I didn't. -Rich |
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Not sure where you are, but here, quick acceleration is classified as
"Exhibition of Speed" even if you don't break traction. Same thing applied when I lived in Tacoma, WA. If you break traction then you have "Exhibition of Speed", "Racing" (even if the car next to you is an olster in a 49 Ford straight 6), "Breaking Traction". "Reckless Driving", and "Failure to Maintain Control of Vehicle". Generally, they take the most serious offense, however, there is nothing in the Vehicle Code which prohibits putting them all down... in which case you'd be looking at losing your license. And the way the Code is written, most are judgment calls by the cop, which means in a court, contrary to popular belief, it would be you having to prove you didn't. On Thu, 19 May 2005 15:56:44 -0400, RichA > wrote: >On Thu, 19 May 2005 12:00:11 GMT, "SVTKate" > wrote: > >> >>"RichA" > wrote in message . .. >>| For all those on their cell phones or adjusting their hair, >>| it means "go." >>| -Rich >> >>I got pulled over a couple of weeks ago, because of this. >> >>Some gal went ripping past us on the highway, prolly 20 over the speed >>limit. We joked about her clearing the way and getting a ticket so we >>wouldn't. >>Then in town she got in in front of me at a stop light was putting on her >>makeup. >>When the light turned green, I revved my engine to wake her up, she didn't >>respond.(Tom is right, my car is much too quiet) >>I did it again and she finally decided to move. I then popped around her and >>back into the lane before the next light. She then went into the right hand >>lane beside me. >>I looked in my rear view mirror, and there was an officer mirror pointing >>for me to pull over. >> >>First he ask me why I was driving like that, didn't REALLY want an answer or >>I would have told him >>He gave me hell, told me that if I wanted to drive like a kid to go di it in >>my own yard not on the street. >> >>I didn't get a ticket, but I was sure embarrased as hell. The beauty queen >>got a giggle I'm sure but DAMN it ****es me off when people do that ****. >> >>Kate >> >> >> > >At least he gave you the option. A month ago I was in a deserted >parking lot, a parking lot for a former commuter train station. All I >was doing was testing my Mach-1 to see at what point the rear wheels >break loose on a hard turn. The cop who came over didn't like it >much, said something about pedestrians walking near me being in peril, >(there wasn't a soul within a quarter mile of this place). >But here's an interesting one; A week ago I was waiting at a light, >and someone decides to nod off, or whatever and when the light turns >green, they forget to go. I honked them once and finally, after what >seemed like forever, the guy decides to go and takes off at full >speed. I left the starting line a little loud (not a tire burn, just >taking the car up past 5000 in 1st). So, about 400 yards up, I pulled >into a gas station to check my tire pressure and a cop who was >directing traffic at a garden store walks up and tells me not to drive >that way. I didn't burn rubber, I didn't exceed the speed limit. >His beef was with how fast I reached 40mph. I was going to suggest >they make a law against acceleration, but I didn't. >-Rich Hey! Spikey Likes IT! 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8" w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16 |
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"RichA" > wrote| | At least he gave you the option. A month ago I was in a deserted | parking lot, a parking lot for a former commuter train station. All I | was doing was testing my Mach-1 to see at what point the rear wheels | break loose on a hard turn. The cop who came over didn't like it | much, said something about pedestrians walking near me being in peril, | (there wasn't a soul within a quarter mile of this place). | But here's an interesting one; A week ago I was waiting at a light, | and someone decides to nod off, or whatever and when the light turns | green, they forget to go. I honked them once and finally, after what | seemed like forever, the guy decides to go and takes off at full | speed. I left the starting line a little loud (not a tire burn, just | taking the car up past 5000 in 1st). So, about 400 yards up, I pulled | into a gas station to check my tire pressure and a cop who was | directing traffic at a garden store walks up and tells me not to drive | that way. I didn't burn rubber, I didn't exceed the speed limit. | His beef was with how fast I reached 40mph. I was going to suggest | they make a law against acceleration, but I didn't. | -Rich | In my case, my own front yard is about 5 acres of mowed grass.... Too bumpy to go raise hell in my car though, and it wold get the car all dirty too. As far as the parking lot.. I think that's just a mess. You want to go someplace where it's safe, but the cop sees you as hell raising. Sometimes it would be nice if they could see things from the OTHER side of the fence. Like in my case, the gal ran up my ass on the highway (I was doing 62 in a 55) until I got around the car on my right, and moved over. Then she went like hell into town, and then dicked around at the light. SHE was the problem, SHE was the reason I was ****ed off and *I* got into trouble. BUT I shouldn't have zipped up, over and back in front of her. So, I am largely at fault for being stupid enough to get caught. |
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Yep... 'cause the cop couldn't see what when on before the point he
observed. It ain't fair, I know, but... Believe it or not, most cops remember the days when they were doing the same things, and when they possibly got nailed by some cop. But, enforcement wasn't their job back then. Now they understand more the cop they cussed for nailing them. It's a bit different the older the cop is. There's a lot more time and distance, and experience, between when they did the donuts in the parking lot, and when they stopped you. And don't let anyone tell ya it doesn't matter what part of the country you happen to be in. I know a place in GA where if you're from the next county you better pray you don't get stopped. LOL Cost my best friend a tool box and a set of chrome reversed wheels to not get hauled before the judge. They were laying on the side of the road when we drove away. On Fri, 20 May 2005 12:15:36 GMT, "SVTKate" > wrote: > >"RichA" > wrote| >| At least he gave you the option. A month ago I was in a deserted >| parking lot, a parking lot for a former commuter train station. All I >| was doing was testing my Mach-1 to see at what point the rear wheels >| break loose on a hard turn. The cop who came over didn't like it >| much, said something about pedestrians walking near me being in peril, >| (there wasn't a soul within a quarter mile of this place). >| But here's an interesting one; A week ago I was waiting at a light, >| and someone decides to nod off, or whatever and when the light turns >| green, they forget to go. I honked them once and finally, after what >| seemed like forever, the guy decides to go and takes off at full >| speed. I left the starting line a little loud (not a tire burn, just >| taking the car up past 5000 in 1st). So, about 400 yards up, I pulled >| into a gas station to check my tire pressure and a cop who was >| directing traffic at a garden store walks up and tells me not to drive >| that way. I didn't burn rubber, I didn't exceed the speed limit. >| His beef was with how fast I reached 40mph. I was going to suggest >| they make a law against acceleration, but I didn't. >| -Rich >| > >In my case, my own front yard is about 5 acres of mowed grass.... >Too bumpy to go raise hell in my car though, and it wold get the car all >dirty too. > >As far as the parking lot.. I think that's just a mess. >You want to go someplace where it's safe, but the cop sees you as hell >raising. > >Sometimes it would be nice if they could see things from the OTHER side of >the fence. > >Like in my case, the gal ran up my ass on the highway (I was doing 62 in a >55) until I got around the car on my right, and moved over. >Then she went like hell into town, and then dicked around at the light. >SHE was the problem, SHE was the reason I was ****ed off and *I* got into >trouble. > >BUT >I shouldn't have zipped up, over and back in front of her. >So, I am largely at fault for being stupid enough to get caught. > > > > Hey! Spikey Likes IT! 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8" w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16 |
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Everything is legal until you get caught... SVTKate wrote: > "RichA" > wrote| > | At least he gave you the option. A month ago I was in a deserted > | parking lot, a parking lot for a former commuter train station. All I > | was doing was testing my Mach-1 to see at what point the rear wheel > | break loose on a hard turn. The cop who came over didn't like it > | much, said something about pedestrians walking near me being in peril, > | (there wasn't a soul within a quarter mile of this place). > | But here's an interesting one; A week ago I was waiting at a light, > | and someone decides to nod off, or whatever and when the light turns > | green, they forget to go. I honked them once and finally, after what > | seemed like forever, the guy decides to go and takes off at full > | speed. I left the starting line a little loud (not a tire burn, just > | taking the car up past 5000 in 1st). So, about 400 yards up, I pulled > | into a gas station to check my tire pressure and a cop who was > | directing traffic at a garden store walks up and tells me not to drive > | that way. I didn't burn rubber, I didn't exceed the speed limit. > | His beef was with how fast I reached 40mph. I was going to suggest > | they make a law against acceleration, but I didn't. > | -Rich > | > > In my case, my own front yard is about 5 acres of mowed grass.... > Too bumpy to go raise hell in my car though, and it wold get the car all > dirty too. > > As far as the parking lot.. I think that's just a mess. > You want to go someplace where it's safe, but the cop sees you as hell > raising. > > Sometimes it would be nice if they could see things from the OTHER side of > the fence. > > Like in my case, the gal ran up my ass on the highway (I was doing 62 in a > 55) until I got around the car on my right, and moved over. > Then she went like hell into town, and then dicked around at the light. > SHE was the problem, SHE was the reason I was ****ed off and *I* got into > trouble. > > BUT > I shouldn't have zipped up, over and back in front of her. > So, I am largely at fault for being stupid enough to get caught. > > > > > |
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Not true. It may still be illegal cause it's in the Vehicle Code...
you just HAVEN'T been caught....YET....... LOL On Fri, 20 May 2005 23:45:18 GMT, " > wrote: > > Everything is legal until you get caught... > >SVTKate wrote: > >> "RichA" > wrote| >> | At least he gave you the option. A month ago I was in a deserted >> | parking lot, a parking lot for a former commuter train station. All I >> | was doing was testing my Mach-1 to see at what point the rear wheel >> | break loose on a hard turn. The cop who came over didn't like it >> | much, said something about pedestrians walking near me being in peril, >> | (there wasn't a soul within a quarter mile of this place). >> | But here's an interesting one; A week ago I was waiting at a light, >> | and someone decides to nod off, or whatever and when the light turns >> | green, they forget to go. I honked them once and finally, after what >> | seemed like forever, the guy decides to go and takes off at full >> | speed. I left the starting line a little loud (not a tire burn, just >> | taking the car up past 5000 in 1st). So, about 400 yards up, I pulled >> | into a gas station to check my tire pressure and a cop who was >> | directing traffic at a garden store walks up and tells me not to drive >> | that way. I didn't burn rubber, I didn't exceed the speed limit. >> | His beef was with how fast I reached 40mph. I was going to suggest >> | they make a law against acceleration, but I didn't. >> | -Rich >> | >> >> In my case, my own front yard is about 5 acres of mowed grass.... >> Too bumpy to go raise hell in my car though, and it wold get the car all >> dirty too. >> >> As far as the parking lot.. I think that's just a mess. >> You want to go someplace where it's safe, but the cop sees you as hell >> raising. >> >> Sometimes it would be nice if they could see things from the OTHER side of >> the fence. >> >> Like in my case, the gal ran up my ass on the highway (I was doing 62 in a >> 55) until I got around the car on my right, and moved over. >> Then she went like hell into town, and then dicked around at the light. >> SHE was the problem, SHE was the reason I was ****ed off and *I* got into >> trouble. >> >> BUT >> I shouldn't have zipped up, over and back in front of her. >> So, I am largely at fault for being stupid enough to get caught. >> >> >> >> >> Hey! Spikey Likes IT! 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8" w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16 |
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