There's a reason stupid drivers pay more for insurance - Page 2

AdamZ · 05-08-2012, 03:37 AM

Ehhh...I race if the opportunity comes up lol. Only at red lights and if traffic is light. I kind of do a first to 10mph over the limit then I slow down. So it last about 3 seconds lol. There's no laws against rapid acceleration and I won't get pulled over for 10 over (we pull over at 15+). OH and I only do it in the city I am a LEO in

usnavydoc · 05-08-2012, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Ehhh...I race if the opportunity comes up lol. Only at red lights and if traffic is light. I kind of do a first to 10mph over the limit then I slow down. So it last about 3 seconds lol. There's no laws against rapid acceleration and I won't get pulled over for 10 over (we pull over at 15+). OH and I only do it in the city I am a LEO in

At least you consider traffic conditions. I don't worry about tickets as much as I worry about and injury or loss of life from racing at city streets. More LEOs have been killed in 2011 from car accidents than from gunfire. Stay safe out there.

MediumLabowski · 05-08-2012, 04:02 AM

Your clairvoyence is flawless, wise man.

You should have asked the cop if he didnt mind you doing a burn-out during your departure from his traffic stop, that would have been very OG.

usnavydoc · 05-08-2012, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MediumLabowski

Your clairvoyence is flawless, wise man.

You should have asked the cop if he didnt mind you doing a burn-out during your departure from his traffic stop, that would have been very OG.

I have a feeling that he would say no, and when I burn out he'll just radio for another car to get me. No thanks.

The driver of the Audi gave me a look like he wanted to kill me lol. Come on, a station wagon?

Hannibal · 05-08-2012, 07:56 AM

I had the same thing happen over the weekend. In my case the ricer was throwing the thumbs down out his window when I refused to respond to the tin rattling sound of his coffee can pipe. Then, out of the center median, out popped the highway pratrol. This trash heap was towed. I saw the flatbed there when I came back the same way. lol.

Ladybugsmom · 05-08-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Ehhh...I race if the opportunity comes up lol. Only at red lights and if traffic is light. I kind of do a first to 10mph over the limit then I slow down. So it last about 3 seconds lol. There's no laws against rapid acceleration and I won't get pulled over for 10 over (we pull over at 15+). OH and I only do it in the city I am a LEO in

A lot of places DO have laws against "excessive acceleration", so, as a LEO, don't encourage that here...

metthem · 05-08-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by J666

Should have pulled over and told the cop he wanted to street race you.

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Originally Posted by usnavydoc

I did. The cop said I know, I was behind the two of you.

I don't think that was called for. Good job by not racing but no need to try an get the guy in any more trouble. Just my opinion.

metthem · 05-08-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

A lot of places DO have laws against "excessive acceleration", so, as a LEO, don't encourage that here...

Isn't it called demonstration of speed or something like that

Ladybugsmom · 05-08-2012, 08:14 AM

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Isn't it called demonstration of speed or something like that

I think it depends on where you are...

Camaroshark · 05-08-2012, 08:14 AM

Far too many people want to do it. I don't give in.

I'm not 16 anymore.... don't need the hassle and don't want to do something stupid and wreck my car.

We have enough idiots on the road here in S. Florida and surely far too many tailgaters. Drives me nuts to see people on the highway, at 65+ mph and are riding you at less than 1/4 car length behind. I slow down and let them go around me. Absolute morons.

Wife gave me a little stuff a while back with some ricer wanting to race me and took off with a jackrabbit start from a light. She says, "You going to let him do that to you?" ... I said, "Yep, all day long...1- he's not worth the gas and 2-He's not worth wrecking my car?"

tonyfred · 05-08-2012, 08:15 AM

One of the benefits of growing older is the wisdom it brings. Street racing is not okay. You may think you have it under control but trust me, you dont.
I have to resist the temptation all the time....there is always some idiot gunning their car next to me at the lights. And usually in some piece of crap vehicle that I could smoke.
But I get more satisfaction out of looking at them and rolling my eyes.

InfernoSS454 · 05-08-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by metthem

Isn't it called demonstration of speed or something like that

I think they call it wreakless driving here.

Hannibal · 05-08-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by InfernoSS454

I think they call it wreakless driving here.

Reckless driving is one charge. Exhibition of speed is another. More or less, if you get up to the speed limit too fast, you can be ticketed for exhibition of speed.

greenrail · 05-08-2012, 08:21 AM

It may be called different things in different states. Regardless, Good Call!! The right thing to do.

As far as I am concerned, the racing belings on a track, not the street.

Too many safety issues and endangering the general public is not the right thing to do. No matter what the time of day or thelocation.

05-08-2012, 08:14 AM	#24
Camaroshark Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT, 6speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 887 View My Garage	Far too many people want to do it. I don't give in. I'm not 16 anymore.... don't need the hassle and don't want to do something stupid and wreck my car. We have enough idiots on the road here in S. Florida and surely far too many tailgaters. Drives me nuts to see people on the highway, at 65+ mph and are riding you at less than 1/4 car length behind. I slow down and let them go around me. Absolute morons. Wife gave me a little stuff a while back with some ricer wanting to race me and took off with a jackrabbit start from a light. She says, "You going to let him do that to you?" ... I said, "Yep, all day long...1- he's not worth the gas and 2-He's not worth wrecking my car?" __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, LS3 - 6 speed. Mods, Magnaflow exhaust with resonator delete. ******** 12" stealth box subwoofer kit, Kicker 400 mono amp, JL XD 400/4 amp.

05-08-2012, 08:15 AM	#25
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	One of the benefits of growing older is the wisdom it brings. Street racing is not okay. You may think you have it under control but trust me, you dont. I have to resist the temptation all the time....there is always some idiot gunning their car next to me at the lights. And usually in some piece of crap vehicle that I could smoke. But I get more satisfaction out of looking at them and rolling my eyes. __________________

05-08-2012, 08:21 AM	#28
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	It may be called different things in different states. Regardless, Good Call!! The right thing to do. As far as I am concerned, the racing belings on a track, not the street. Too many safety issues and endangering the general public is not the right thing to do. No matter what the time of day or thelocation. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

05-08-2012, 03:37 AM	#15
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Ehhh...I race if the opportunity comes up lol. Only at red lights and if traffic is light. I kind of do a first to 10mph over the limit then I slow down. So it last about 3 seconds lol. There's no laws against rapid acceleration and I won't get pulled over for 10 over (we pull over at 15+). OH and I only do it in the city I am a LEO in

05-08-2012, 04:02 AM	#17
MediumLabowski Drives: '16 FiST Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SEPA Posts: 267	Your clairvoyence is flawless, wise man. You should have asked the cop if he didnt mind you doing a burn-out during your departure from his traffic stop, that would have been very OG.

05-08-2012, 07:56 AM	#19
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	I had the same thing happen over the weekend. In my case the ricer was throwing the thumbs down out his window when I refused to respond to the tin rattling sound of his coffee can pipe. Then, out of the center median, out popped the highway pratrol. This trash heap was towed. I saw the flatbed there when I came back the same way. lol.

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