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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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How often do yall get pulled over?

I've gotten pulled once in August and once tonight. Both because the exhaust and then later commented about the tint. I got lucky with verbal warnings each time by being courteous,honest (for the most part) and probably some luck (since tonight I couldn't find my current insurance card just an expired one.)
So, would yall say this is avg?low?high?
Just curious I guess.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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NEVER ever since i got rid of the junk rx-7s
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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Once for no front license plate. Fix it ticket. But that was probably because there were 4 FCs rolling together through Elk Grove, that got the cops attention easily.
Hopefully I don't get pulled over tommorow when I drive across town with my open header FC to the exhaust shop. I have 15% tint on the front windows so those will be rolled down for sure just in case.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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Forgot about that. Since my accident last year, I haven't had a front liscense plate. Both these occasions were in Elk Grove. Maybe it's the area?
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:02 AM
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not for a while but thought SBPD was going to be a bitch tonight to me on the freeway, got on the onramp and hit about 75 when I merged then slowed back down to somewhere between 65 and 70 as usual...he comes flying up on my ***, turns on his spotlight in my mirror and just rides my ***, no red and blues, just bright *** headlights and spots...then he starts to pass me, gets halfway past, slows down then tail gated me for another 2 miles with that **** on, guess he finally got bored when i didnt do anything stupid and he dropped back about a quarter mile. Although I kinda have a get outta jail free card from going through the police academy...
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:09 AM
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When I had my 93 Camry, I was pulled over at least twice a month. I guess it was just pure bad luck. With the FD, I got the tickets that were correctly issued such as no front plate, speeding and modified exhaust. The good oh young and dumb days...glad they are over.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:10 AM
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never get pulled over in my beater
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:13 AM
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I'm glad I'm only visiting out here and get to go back to TX (where they don't care as much) in December. It is nice out here though. Maybe I just need a less conspicuous car.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:39 AM
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When I drive my 7, the average is at least once a week, sometimes more.

Only once was I given a ticket, since most of the time the cops were just being ********. The time I did get a ticket there were people passing in the left lane going at least 10+ mph faster, and he picked me out.

I have been driving for 3 years, and the first 2.5 years were in a beat up old nissan pickup. I got pulled over twice in the period. In the 6 months since I got my RX-7 (red) I have been pulled over more times than I can count.


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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Cowboyfun
not for a while but thought SBPD was going to be a bitch tonight to me on the freeway, got on the onramp and hit about 75 when I merged then slowed back down to somewhere between 65 and 70 as usual...he comes flying up on my ***, turns on his spotlight in my mirror and just rides my ***, no red and blues, just bright *** headlights and spots...then he starts to pass me, gets halfway past, slows down then tail gated me for another 2 miles with that **** on, guess he finally got bored when i didnt do anything stupid and he dropped back about a quarter mile. Although I kinda have a get outta jail free card from going through the police academy...
It's the yellow car. I used to get pulled over at least once a year in my red FB. Since I bought the white FD, I have been pulled over only one time in five years. I deserved a ticket that time, but didn't get one.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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I've never been pulled over in this State. However I live in PHX and not CA You can almost do whatever you want here...
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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No worries about the car your driving i've never gotten stopped in my fc i got a really loud exhaust , tinted windows, no plate in front, and go around 75-80 on the freeway most of the time and never gotten stopped. But check this out, i got my beater which is a 93 beat up to hell red accord with a blue fender and a green door and a black spoiler and have gotten stopped three times in a time period of 2 months going at about 60-65. First bull bull **** excuse was the front red led lights i had that threw water on the windshield, second was the tint, trust me , they weren't even dark, and third i went to the bank and i was talking on the phone as i realized i didnt have my bank card so i left then came back so some police agent just stops me because of my suspicious behavior, and of course that probably involved my Fcked up car being suspicious as well. i live in spring valley. sherriff department seems to be the worst.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboyfun
not for a while but thought SBPD was going to be a bitch tonight to me on the freeway, got on the onramp and hit about 75 when I merged then slowed back down to somewhere between 65 and 70 as usual...he comes flying up on my ***, turns on his spotlight in my mirror and just rides my ***, no red and blues, just bright *** headlights and spots...then he starts to pass me, gets halfway past, slows down then tail gated me for another 2 miles with that **** on, guess he finally got bored when i didnt do anything stupid and he dropped back about a quarter mile. Although I kinda have a get outta jail free card from going through the police academy...
santa barbara pd? Fumanchu is a cop up here.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Revvin7
I've never been pulled over in this State. However I live in PHX and not CA You can almost do whatever you want here...
My father carries his 9mm in a hip-holster............ gotta love Arizona!

Have not been pulled yet in my second gen, but have been "tailgated" by a couple cops.......

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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been pulled over multiple times for the exhaust, and just recently got a speeding ticket, *yargh*.
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 03:40 AM
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Only got pulled over once ever since I started driving. And that was because my FC 'vert had no front license plate.
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Cowboyfun
not for a while but thought SBPD was going to be a bitch tonight to me on the freeway, got on the onramp and hit about 75 when I merged then slowed back down to somewhere between 65 and 70 as usual...he comes flying up on my ***, turns on his spotlight in my mirror and just rides my ***, no red and blues, just bright *** headlights and spots...then he starts to pass me, gets halfway past, slows down then tail gated me for another 2 miles with that **** on, guess he finally got bored when i didnt do anything stupid and he dropped back about a quarter mile. Although I kinda have a get outta jail free card from going through the police academy...
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Yeah, your right my card probably ain't much good in SB county. If I was still in my hometown I'd be good though.

BTW where DO you work?
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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I almost never get pulled in my seven. Just every once and a while when the cop gets a stick up there butt.

Now on my bike I get pulled at least once a week. But I would say its more like twice a week. That is when I dont run. Never recived a ticket on a bike yet though.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 03:15 AM
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Been pulled over once, and it turned out he wasn't even actually pulling me over.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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I have many years of law enforcement experience. Glad to know that system is working.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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I have many years of law enforcement experience. Glad to know that system is working.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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its more like "taking them to an alley, spread them legs and hands behind their head". then here comes the batton in back of the legs. OUCH!!!
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