DucMonzter750
11-06-2004, 12:54 AM
I found this on classicbikes.com and found it informative. I know that in the past, there were a few of us that got tickets and some of them were not fair...
MOTORCYCLE & LAW
How to properly deal with the law, while cruising or riding at warp speeds. As you spot the police behind you, here are the basic rules:
1) Let the cop know that you are NOT going to run. As soon as you see the flashing lights, turn your blinker on and pull over as soon as possible. If you proceed without demonstrating you are going to stop, it may give the impression you are contemplating whether or not to run.
2) Once stopped, turn you bike off, remove your helmet and step away from the bike immediately. This tells the officer that you are not going to run, and puts him more at ease.
3) If you have to reach under your seat or in your jacket for something, tell this to the officer FIRST and do it SLOWLY.
4) Pretend you are a Marine, and answer every question with “Sir”. And just answer the questions as they are - Answering short “Yes” or “No” is good enough too; Do not ask your own questions to the officer or start a debate.
5) Do not argue or debate on why the officer pulled you over. You are not going to convince them that they made a mistake; if you think you were not at faulty, save it for the judge.
6) Be polite and courteous
MOTORCYCLE & LAW
How to properly deal with the law, while cruising or riding at warp speeds. As you spot the police behind you, here are the basic rules:
1) Let the cop know that you are NOT going to run. As soon as you see the flashing lights, turn your blinker on and pull over as soon as possible. If you proceed without demonstrating you are going to stop, it may give the impression you are contemplating whether or not to run.
2) Once stopped, turn you bike off, remove your helmet and step away from the bike immediately. This tells the officer that you are not going to run, and puts him more at ease.
3) If you have to reach under your seat or in your jacket for something, tell this to the officer FIRST and do it SLOWLY.
4) Pretend you are a Marine, and answer every question with “Sir”. And just answer the questions as they are - Answering short “Yes” or “No” is good enough too; Do not ask your own questions to the officer or start a debate.
5) Do not argue or debate on why the officer pulled you over. You are not going to convince them that they made a mistake; if you think you were not at faulty, save it for the judge.
6) Be polite and courteous