...Don't break the traffic code. I would love to have nothing to do at work - I get paid whether people break the law in my zone or not. I've cleared out hundreds of burglaries, dope dealers, drunks, and warrants through simple traffic stops for wide right turn, or fail to signal within 100 ft of turning. It is no different than any other self initiated profession like sales, marketing, or construction (to some degree).Rex B wrote:Fishing. How many law-abiding people do they inconvenience to catch one felon?Jumping Frog wrote:Good police work. I've read so many messages from people complaining about routine traffic stops, for things like a tail light out, headlight out, license plate light, no turn signal, etc.
People fail to take into account all of the routine traffic stops that find criminals with warrants,and go on to find things like stolen property, and other contraband.
So - to seriously answer your question...My ratio is pretty high, I'd say I hit something bigger probably 1 out of 3 minor violation stops.
I agree with JumpingFrog - this was a good lick for a routine stop.