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Rex B wrote:So Erik had two license plate lights, and only one was burnt out.
Seems to me the law only requires one in the first place, or doesn't specify number except that the plate must by illuminated.

Correct, I(Eric) had one of the two burnt out, the officer stated that the remaining lit bulb did not provide enough light to properly illuminate the plate.

Very true Erik... and thank you for your service.
Eric

gigag04 wrote:

razrbak wrote: After a quick chuckle and a "you're kidding me"

My "chuckle" was more of a relief exhale w/a laugh thrown in w/some indignation. Again, it was fairly late at night (did not recognize my vehicle?), I had been driving for a couple of hours from Ft Worth. I cannot answer as to why the officer decided to abrutly conduct a u-turn and quickly come in behind me , but it kinda freaked me out. I was aware of my speed, I was not speeding or driving erratically, I drive for a living (outside sales/consulting), 41y.o. with a VERY clean driving record. I found it somewhat off-putting that someone who is to "protect and serve" would 1.) Pull a quick u-turn on a town main street (4 lanes plus turning lane)-possibly endagering others and himself, then 2.) tailgate with feet of a person to verify if there was enough light on their licsence plate- endagering me and himself. Yes, the light was out. Yes, I do apperciate being notified of it. And yes, the officer was extremely polite and respectful.

McKnife wrote:He was a' fishin'.

You played it cool , but personally, I don't announce that I am carrying until the officer asks for ID. Just saying. YMMV.

Yeah, probably wise. I was honestly a bit rattled and punchy, had been driving for a couple of hours and did not much appreciate someone dart in behind me to the point I cannot see their headlights.

Around 10:30pm I arrive in Lampasas for a business call that next morning. As I procede down the main drag I notice a LEO pull a quick u-turn and pull in tight behind me, so close that I am not even able to see his headlights. Then I notice him turn his headlights off for a couple of seconds, then back on with the blue lights. So I pull off into an Autozone lot, dome light on, window down, hands 10 & 2. He approches and introduces himself and I annouce that I am a CHL holder and that I have a firearm in the vehicle. He says "No problem, as long as I don't see it. I pulled you over because one of your licence plate lights is out". After a quick chuckle and a "you're kidding me", I collect my DL, CHL and insurance proof. He's back in 3 minutes with my ppwk, not even a warning and says "thank you notifying me of your firearm and pulling off the road, you would not believe the number of people who will just stop in the middle of the road, I really appreciate that. Have a nice evening."
That's all,
Eric