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by rnschltz
Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
Topic: Traffic Stop
Replies: 12
Views: 3580

Re: Traffic Stop

tallmike wrote:
Rex B wrote:So, the last sign you passed was 70 mph, and he stopped you for speeding between there and the first posted 65 mph sign?
If I understood that right, I'd be pretty steamed, warning or no.
He was probably going more than 70mph too.
Yes, correct, there are no posted signs between the last 70mph and where I was stopped.

And yes, also correct...clocked me at 77. :evil2:
by rnschltz
Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
Topic: Traffic Stop
Replies: 12
Views: 3580

Re: Traffic Stop

gigag04 wrote:Maybe...many officers already have their minds decided on a warning or a ticket prior to the stop.

Either way it was a good outcome for you!
Indeed. I travel that route fairly often, and I had mentioned to the officer I did not observe a speed limit sign (70MPH on the toll road) after the toll road ended. He insisted there was one and said regardless that it is 65mph as soon as you hit Austin city limits. I did check and there is no sign for several miles past the point I was pulled over. So my guess is he knew there is no posted speed limit, he was just trying to slow down traffic.

Also worthy to note I observed many other officers in Austin handing out tickets that day.
by rnschltz
Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
Topic: Traffic Stop
Replies: 12
Views: 3580

Traffic Stop

Just a quick note of thanks for all the great info that is available on this forum.

I was pulled over for speeding. Before the officer approached my vehicle, I had my license and CHL in my hand on the steering wheel. He asked the location of my firearm, and then for proof of insurance. Came back a few minutes later with a "warning" ticket.

I believe because I followed expected procedure it was an easy stop and I got off with a warning - I owe the folks here who posted about routine traffic stops and suggestions on what to do.

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