I was pulled over today for absolutely nothing. Merging onto freeway, people flying past me, I pull into the 2nd to left lane on a 10 lane freeway using my signal and pausing before I changed each lane. I look into rearview and see fuzz, lights on. Take the exit and pull into side street. First the guy asks for license and insurance, got that.
He then goes over my bike and asks me if my fender eliminator is legal. I said yes it complies with DOT and is the plate is visible. I went out of my way to demonstrate that the lights came on to illuminate and showed him the turn signals. I was very pleasant and cooperative because I hadnt done anything wrong (or so I thought). He asks me about inspection, got that.
So then he goes back to his car. He stays in there a while and I know he's writing a ticket, but for what??? Gets out and gives me a ticket for 70 in a 60 and non-visible license plate. DAMMIT!!! 70??? Last time I got a ticket, I was speeding...this time, no way in hell... I was merging and people in cars were flying past I remember looking at my speedo it was under 65. I was like come on I was not speeding and my plate is legal, look you can see the damn thing. He tells me "we're cracking down on motorcycles, you ppl run from us and speed and think you can do whatever you want."
So they're taking it out on the people who pull over? I'm so pissed, ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!! Next time, I'm running...
nah, I've had enough jail to last me a lifetime it's not worth it. It sucks riding like you have a target on your back though. Houston PD makes me want to vomit.
So anyways, anyone had any problems with police and fender eliminators and know which ones are legal and which ones arent? I thought mine was perfectly legal, I've never gotten any police attention with it before and it's plainly visible and well-lit. It's behind the battery box. I think he was just looking for stuff to pull me over for. I know houston is hurting for public funds right now. Oh well, back to the attorney's office.
He then goes over my bike and asks me if my fender eliminator is legal. I said yes it complies with DOT and is the plate is visible. I went out of my way to demonstrate that the lights came on to illuminate and showed him the turn signals. I was very pleasant and cooperative because I hadnt done anything wrong (or so I thought). He asks me about inspection, got that.
So then he goes back to his car. He stays in there a while and I know he's writing a ticket, but for what??? Gets out and gives me a ticket for 70 in a 60 and non-visible license plate. DAMMIT!!! 70??? Last time I got a ticket, I was speeding...this time, no way in hell... I was merging and people in cars were flying past I remember looking at my speedo it was under 65. I was like come on I was not speeding and my plate is legal, look you can see the damn thing. He tells me "we're cracking down on motorcycles, you ppl run from us and speed and think you can do whatever you want."
So they're taking it out on the people who pull over? I'm so pissed, ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!! Next time, I'm running...
nah, I've had enough jail to last me a lifetime it's not worth it. It sucks riding like you have a target on your back though. Houston PD makes me want to vomit.
So anyways, anyone had any problems with police and fender eliminators and know which ones are legal and which ones arent? I thought mine was perfectly legal, I've never gotten any police attention with it before and it's plainly visible and well-lit. It's behind the battery box. I think he was just looking for stuff to pull me over for. I know houston is hurting for public funds right now. Oh well, back to the attorney's office.