In these scenarios, do the officers involved have absolutely no probable cause? I mean, are you 100% obeying all traffic laws. No speeding, you're signalling lane changes and/or turns, both wheels on the ground, etc etc?steveincowtown wrote:First, thanks for your service as an LEO. It is not a job I want, or honestly would want to handle.bci21984 wrote: The runners, trick riders, lane splitters, stunters, and so on, have created a negative image for you in the eyes of the police. So you get stopped, he's fishing, you get attitude as you have stated and the cycle is continued. You are now part of the group that draws the negative attention. Try this next time you get stopped, realize that you are on a sport bike and are being perceived as the negative group of the sportbike crowd, if the officer fishes, dont get your attitude. Answer the questions and engage in a pleasant conversation and prove that you are not part of the negative crowd.
Second, the statement above amounts to nothing short of profiling. If an LEO has preconceived perceptions before they pull me over, that is their problem, not mine.
Third, I do not think having a "pleasant conversation" is required or needed. Showing respect does not equal "answering questions." I have the utmost respect for LEO's, but I do expect them to have the same respect for me if I choose to remain silent, not let them in my house, not search my car, etc.
LEO's have every right to ask any question they like, just as I have the right to not answer. The problem is that some citizens get bent when questions are asked, and some LEO's get bent when questions are not answered.
The world needs a little more respect....
If they're stopping you with no PC, you have a valid complaint (and should register the complaint). If you're giving them PC, you're bringing it on yourself.