The "special plates" you speak of are not automatically handed to yo uwhen you get your badge and gun. I'v ebeen a Cali cop for more than 3 years.... I don't have special plates. Probably because I haven't asked for them.
These plates will not get you "out of a ticket" as long as an officer is there to issue it. I have cited several people with these "special plates" for a myriad of violations. Mostly because of their expectation of "I can get away with anything."
I have not been issued a traffic ticket since becoming a peace officer. I've only been stopped twice-- for non-moving violations. But, I did recently have my car towed from an unmarked fire lane (I know, sounds like bullshit. But the curb wasn't painted) on private property.
Anyhow.... I think very few of the special plates should actually be issued. I like that people can find out where my PO Box is.......
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