first LEO encounter , Kemah, tx.

[rcasady]

well it was bound to happen , i got busted right at a speed change from 55 to 45 and i was still crusing at what the officer said was 59 . woops
i even know about the spot , i drive it everyday .
anyway i pulled over off 146 into a gas station parking lot on the south side of Kemah . i had both my ID's in my hand before he got out the car and waitied with my hands on the wheel.
The officer had kinda a hard look to him but took my id's and didnt say a word at first , just mentioned my speed and if i had a reason for my speed i told him i had no excuse and apologized . he said "no worries , it happens " then went to go to his car, he turned back and said do you have your weapon on you ? i said yes sir its on my hip . he said "ok just dont reach for it "
he came back and first thing out of his mouth was " its good you have your gun on you , i dont understand why people get a chl and dont have a gun with them " i agreed and told him he was my first encounter and wasnt sure what his reaction would be . he said " depends on the officer , i dont mind as long as you dont touch it . then he mentioned how state troopers may ask you out of the vehicle or a different city may vary , but he turned out to be very polite and respectful officer .
i mention this and his earlier demeanor when he approached because ive had lots of encounters (traffic stops ) in my years and i admit ive never had quite an innocent look . im younger (under 30) tattoos, hat backwards blah blah , so im never really surprised if an officer is short with me (particularly when i had longer hair and louder music )
but i have to think that him knowing i was a chl broke the tension with him and it was a good experience .
after we chatted about chl a little he said i am gonna give you a citation , he said he clocked me at 60 so he wasnt letting me off but wrote my ticket for 59 to save me the large fine .... sucks i got a ticket but i appreciate the small break , after all i was cruising ....
oh , he also told me its not necessary to show you CHL but he said he appreciates it and finds it odd when he discovers later you have a chl , even weirder a chl and no hangun
i have to say besides the ticket . it was a great experience , and a very cool officer who seemed to have his stuff together .
oh yeah , anyone have any drive school recommendation , i just got on my wife;s car insurance , she's might beat me tonight

[seamusTX]

Kemah is notorious for strict traffic enforcement. You got off easy because you are Irish.

There's an online comedy driving school that is pretty funny and not very expensive. I don't know the site name, but someone I know used it.

- Jim

[WildBill]

I got pulled over at that very same spot. I got off with a warning.

[fishman]

I know that spot well too. Comedy driving school or something like that. Then be real careful for a year.

[johncanfield]

I had a feeling you were under 30 years old since you don't know where the shift key is located .

Just having a little fun with ya'...

[maisano]

well at least something good came out of it.

i used i drive safetly.com last time i got a ticket and they even send the court the correct form for you so it was easy to do.

[cdc101]

well it was bound to happen , i got busted right at a speed change from 55 to 45 and i was still crusing at what the officer said was 59 . woops
i even know about the spot , i drive it everyday .
anyway i pulled over off 146 into a gas station parking lot on the south side of Kemah . i had both my ID's in my hand before he got out the car and waitied with my hands on the wheel.
The officer had kinda a hard look to him but took my id's and didnt say a word at first , just mentioned my speed and if i had a reason for my speed i told him i had no excuse and apologized . he said "no worries , it happens " then went to go to his car, he turned back and said do you have your weapon on you ? i said yes sir its on my hip . he said "ok just dont reach for it "
he came back and first thing out of his mouth was " its good you have your gun on you , i dont understand why people get a chl and dont have a gun with them " i agreed and told him he was my first encounter and wasnt sure what his reaction would be . he said " depends on the officer , i dont mind as long as you dont touch it . then he mentioned how state troopers may ask you out of the vehicle or a different city may vary , but he turned out to be very polite and respectful officer .
i mention this and his earlier demeanor when he approached because ive had lots of encounters (traffic stops ) in my years and i admit ive never had quite an innocent look . im younger (under 30) tattoos, hat backwards blah blah , so im never really surprised if an officer is short with me (particularly when i had longer hair and louder music )
but i have to think that him knowing i was a chl broke the tension with him and it was a good experience .
after we chatted about chl a little he said i am gonna give you a citation , he said he clocked me at 60 so he wasnt letting me off but wrote my ticket for 59 to save me the large fine .... sucks i got a ticket but i appreciate the small break , after all i was cruising ....
oh , he also told me its not necessary to show you CHL but he said he appreciates it and finds it odd when he discovers later you have a chl , even weirder a chl and no hangun
i have to say besides the ticket . it was a great experience , and a very cool officer who seemed to have his stuff together .
oh yeah , anyone have any drive school recommendation , i just got on my wife;s car insurance , she's might beat me tonight

I know there's a DD class that is held at the Hooters right there at 146 and NASA Rd 1. I think it'd be an okay place to take the course (IMHO of course).

[rcasady]

I know there's a DD class that is held at the Hooters right there at 146 and NASA Rd 1. I think it'd be an okay place to take the course (IMHO of course). [/quote]


thats right !!!! i forgot ! thanks for the reminder , i couldnt think of a better more professional environment to refresh my responsible driving skills
thats where i will go

[terryg]

he also told me its not necessary to show you CHL but he said he appreciates it and finds it odd when he discovers later you have a chl

Hmmm, I don't think he is correct on that one. The penalty has been removed - but if you are carrying at the time of the stop, the requirement is still there. Isn't that correct?

[Keith B]

he also told me its not necessary to show you CHL but he said he appreciates it and finds it odd when he discovers later you have a chl

Hmmm, I don't think he is correct on that one. The penalty has been removed - but if you are carrying at the time of the stop, the requirement is still there. Isn't that correct?

That is correct. If carrying, you MUST present your CHL to the officer when asked for ID. But, as stated, the penalty was removed. I will still show my CHL to any officer if asked for ID, carrying or not. That way when they run my license and it shows up, they won't be surprised.

[speedsix]

...me, too, also...if he thinks I'm careless about one thing...he might wanna see what else I'm careless about...

[rcasady]

...me, too, also...if he thinks I'm careless about one thing...he might wanna see what else I'm careless about...

[android]

he also told me its not necessary to show you CHL but he said he appreciates it and finds it odd when he discovers later you have a chl

Hmmm, I don't think he is correct on that one. The penalty has been removed - but if you are carrying at the time of the stop, the requirement is still there. Isn't that correct?

I would still show mine, but a law with no consequence becomes merely a suggestion.

[seamusTX]

"Annoying the police" is not a law that you can find in the statute books, but it has its consequences.

Some people have to learn this the hard way.

- Jim