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I'm can't accurately determine the exact amount of rippage on the couch. So I'm gunna say I won :)

Valient effort though. I am impressed!
 
RedHeep said:
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Pretty much this. Don't do anything really really stupid to get pulled over and don't be a dick.

I've gotten probably 90% warnings and 10% tickets driving my pile.

Blue lights? Pull over immediately, engine off, exterior lights off, in park/parked in gear, foot off the brake, window down, hands at the top of the wheel, interior lights on. Ask for permission before making any sudden moves or reaching into pockets/not easily visible areas for reg/insurance/license. Don't reach all over the interior to get anything out of the glovebox or anywhere else before they ask, there's no telling what you could be reaching for. If you are carrying or have a gun permit/license, mention it (including whether you're currently carrying or not) as soon as possible and include the carry license/permit with the other paperwork. Pretty common sense stuff.

I've been told both ways on the gun stuff, mention or don't mention it, but to me, mentioning it makes more sense.
 
Our concealed carry instructor here in Green Bay told us to offer the permit with your driver's license. When asked if you are carrying, he gave us a very specific line to use. Instead of announcing "I have a gun." or "I am carrying a gun." he recommends saying "I am a concealed weapons permit holder and yes, I am concealing a weapon." but only divulging that information when asked.

Using the previous statements could be misconstrued as threatening. Especially if you're nervous about being pulled over in the first place and you tone of voice may be less than a kind gesture of respect and more of an announcement of preparedness of drawing said weapon. At least this is my foggy interpretation of what I was taught more than 18mo ago.

Another buddy of mine said he offers DL & permit and once he's asked if he is carrying, he divulges the information and offers to strip it and lay it on the dash.

I would really like to get an officer's opinion on what they would like protocol to be by their trained mentality and personal opinion.

Mac, what would you like to hear from a concealed weapon carrier?
 
I was pulled over a while back. I handed him my permit and my dl. He thanked me for doing that, and it sparked a conversation on carry guns and now when I see him every night after work he waves.
 
RedHeep said:
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kastein said:
Pretty much this. Don't do anything really really stupid to get pulled over and don't be a dick.

I've gotten probably 90% warnings and 10% tickets driving my pile.

Blue lights? Pull over immediately, engine off, exterior lights off, in park/parked in gear, foot off the brake, window down, hands at the top of the wheel, interior lights on. Ask for permission before making any sudden moves or reaching into pockets/not easily visible areas for reg/insurance/license. Don't reach all over the interior to get anything out of the glovebox or anywhere else before they ask, there's no telling what you could be reaching for. If you are carrying or have a gun permit/license, mention it (including whether you're currently carrying or not) as soon as possible and include the carry license/permit with the other paperwork. Pretty common sense stuff.

I've been told both ways on the gun stuff, mention or don't mention it, but to me, mentioning it makes more sense.
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Pretty much what I've always done. I always try to get far enough off the road that they don't feel like they're out in traffic too. I had an officer tell me once he thought I was going to run across the field. When I told him I was just getting off the road far enough that he didn't have to stand in traffic he let me go

I haven't been pulled over much, but if I was doing something wrong I have always tried to have a good attitude about it. Seems like Staties usually give you a ticket no matter what.
 
In 10 years of driving, I have been pulled over twice.

The first time, I was doing 45 in a 30, on a secluded country road. I pull over immediately, turn off the engine, put on the hazzards, 10 and 2 on the wheel. I got a written warning, which felt like an eternity.

The second time, I knew I was speeding, but I didn't know how fast. Cop pulls me over, asks for insurance, which I provide, and tells me to 'slow it down out there.' Gets back in his car and drives off.

Be smooth and make the cop as comfortable as possible. As scoobyxj, said having a good attitude helps as well. I didn't provide anything until the he told me to. Initially, the state cop had his hand on his gun, which freaked me out.

k5 'lucky sob' matt
 
Bad day to be doing tree trimming.
Cut off branch over house, wiped out new gutters.
Pulling out stump with winch, battery died leaving Jeep stranded on lawn.

Waiting for the battery to charge back up.
 
I've been pulled over a handful of times. I've gotten 3 tickets. 2 for speeding and one for no helmet on a motorcycle while holding only a learner's permit. I can't remember the last time I was pulled over though. I've lived in GB for 2.5 years and it hasn't happened here yet.

I'm a fairly sensible driver though.
 
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So as to enter to conversation about vehicular infractions...

I was a pretty stupid driver early on. A sit down with my Dad discussing the ramifications of loosing that last point got me being more restrained. Haven't had as much as a ticket since, though I did get a warning over needing some flares some 6 years back. When your job depends on you having a low risk license, you tend to start driving more by the book than not.

Josh, you don't have to worry about helmet laws in WI.
We will fine your azz into oblivian over not having your seat belt on (or we loose our Hwy funding) but when it comes to Motorcycles you are free to wear or not wear one.
 
WB9YZU said:
Josh, you don't have to worry about helmet laws in WI.
We will fine your azz into oblivian over not having your seat belt on (or we loose our Hwy funding) but when it comes to Motorcycles you are free to wear or not wear one.
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Unless you just have your learners permit. That was the law when I had mine..
 
Those are good rules to operate by anyway. It bugs the piss out of me the number of idiots I see out there riding their Gold Wings with shorts and sandals on...
 
Learner permit? What the heck is that? That's what trails are for :D

My MC test was a simple obstacle course.

I LOL at the shorts and sandals comment.
For years I rode with jacket, long pants, boots, and a helmet.
A few times when it got hot, I cheated. Shorts, T shirt, no helmet.
One day. I hit a Bumble Bee. I was going 60; not sure how fast he was going. My leg blew up like a balloon.

Then a few weeks later, a buddy of mine was out riding on surface streets with his GF. Nylon shorts, net T, and boat shoes. He was only going 25 when he lost it, but when skin meets pavement it's never good. He slept on plastic sheets for 3 months and was one huge scab.

Now I never ride without the whole 9 yards no matter how hot it is.
 
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