A question about getting pulled over.

[AMCRambler]

"You're the man dude! You're the MAN! That was like some Jedi mind trick or something!"

Lmao

 

[ShawnD1]

Is this a common occurrence in other parts of the country? I've never had a cop hassle me as much as some of you seem to be hassled nor has anyone ever asked if they could search my car. .

I can think of lots of reasons cops would hassle him. Here's a short list of reasons I would hassle someone if I were a cop
-their car has tinted windows (so cops can't see you doing drugs inside)
-custom rims (who buys spinning rims but isn't high on drugs?)
-car was playing extremely loud music (the sound isn't painful because they are on drugs)
-fart can muffler (people who buy these are obviously on drugs)
-car has been lowered (gang members and idiots)
-truck has been jacked up (idiots)
-guy was driving 20mph over the speed limit (probably a drug dealer)

 

[JulesMaximus]

I can think of lots of reasons cops would hassle him. Here's a short list of reasons I would hassle someone if I were a cop
-their car has tinted windows (so cops can't see you doing drugs inside)
-custom rims (who buys spinning rims but isn't high on drugs?)
-car was playing extremely loud music (the sound isn't painful because they are on drugs)
-fart can muffler (people who buy these are obviously on drugs)
-car has been lowered (gang members and idiots)
-truck has been jacked up (idiots)
-guy was driving 20mph over the speed limit (probably a drug dealer)

My car has tinted windows...as do most cars in SoCal.

None of that other stuff you mentioned applies though. The only thing blasting out of my stereo is Howard Stern.

 

[Zargon]

Is this a common occurrence in other parts of the country? I've never had a cop hassle me as much as some of you seem to be hassled nor has anyone ever asked if they could search my car.

once, but I was going 29 over

I said I wouldnt mind but I was going to excercise my right to have him not search it without probably cause or a warrant.

he said fine, wrote me my ticket, and sent me on my way.

i assume he thought I might be shady for driving that fast, then my appearance and demeanor and being nice to him made it obvious I wasnt shady, just in a hurry and being stupid

 

[olds]

"Don't Talk To Cops"
long but educational:
Part 1
Part 2

 

[Soundmanred]

"Don't Talk To Cops"
long but educational:
Part 1
Part 2

This is a great video, a must watch for anyone.

I think people are assuming from the posts in this thread that I support an officers actions when searching a vehicle after being told no, or that everyone should simply consent. That's not at all what I am saying. What I am saying is that most of the time, it won't matter if you say no, if the officer wants to he will. You can fight it later in court or by whatever legal proceeding is necessary, but excuses will be made, reasons will be given, and your car will be searched, and they will most likely get away with digregarding your rights in the name of public safety.
I fully support saying no to a search and to the ideals described in the above video, but I also live in the real world.

 

[DanDaManJC]

"Don't Talk To Cops"
long but educational:
Part 1
Part 2

Those are great videos. Definitely educational.

 

[Rezag3000]

You refusing makes him/her suspicious, and there's your "probable cause". Case closed. It doesn't matter what's supposed to happen or what the laws are.

So does pleading the 5th make someone guilty?

 

[Soundmanred]

So does pleading the 5th make someone guilty?

Not in imaginary land where cops are perfect and uphold the letter of the law. Is that where we live? I must visit sometime, it sounds wonderful!

 

[mjrpes3]

"Don't Talk To Cops"
long but educational:
Part 1
Part 2

Everyone must watch this--especially if your are innocent.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I can think of lots of reasons cops would hassle him. Here's a short list of reasons I would hassle someone if I were a cop
-their car has tinted windows (so cops can't see you doing drugs inside)
-custom rims (who buys spinning rims but isn't high on drugs?)
-car was playing extremely loud music (the sound isn't painful because they are on drugs)
-fart can muffler (people who buy these are obviously on drugs)
-car has been lowered (gang members and idiots)
-truck has been jacked up (idiots)
-guy was driving 20mph over the speed limit (probably a drug dealer)

I agree with nothing you said. Where the hell do you live?

 

[blinblue]

I think its very important for innocent people to exercise these rights. These rights aren't here to protect criminals, they are here to protect you. Always exercise your rights against police whenever and wherever you can, doesn't matter if you know there is nothing there that could be used against you. Just refuse politely, and if they disregard you, deal with it after the fact.

 

[ShawnD1]

I agree with nothing you said. Where the hell do you live?

Canada. Here, any car that has tinted windows, is lowered, and has a fart can muffler has about a 100% chance of having drugs in the car.

You know what all cops should do? Go to google images and search for what you are looking for. Say I'm the new guy on the force and I want to get an idea of what a drug dealer's car looks like. Completely ignore my previous post and let's look at what google images says a drug dealer car looks like. The exact term I'm seraching for, with no quotations, is "drug dealer car"

First result - lettering on a drug dealer's vehicle that is now owned by Tulsa police; it doesn't show what the vehicle looks like

Second result - tinted windows and custom rims

Third result - a BMW with no modifications

Fourth result - lowered, tinted windows, custom rims

Fifth result - tinted windows, spoiler, custom rims

If you want to draw a shit load of police attention, customize the hell out of your vehicle. That's why I keep joking to my friends that I'll buy a Toyota Echo when I become a drug dealing gang member :awe:

If you saw this car, drug dealing is probably the last thing you think of:

 

[Old Hippie]

What I am saying is that most of the time, it won't matter if you say no, if the officer wants to he will. You can fight it later in court or by whatever legal proceeding is necessary, but excuses will be made, reasons will be given, and your car will be searched, and they will most likely get away with digregarding your rights in the name of public safety.
I fully support saying no to a search and to the ideals described in the above video, but I also live in the real world.

This...I've been thru it enough times to know.

 

[amdhunter]

You say yes unless you want a bullet in your back and crack sprinkled on you.

 

[oddyager]

Politely say no.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj0mtxXEGE8#t=1m53s (NSFW: language)