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08-08-2007, 06:15 PM
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On DoubleSecret Probation
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"(And--being stopped for a traffic violation by the tribal police can be an unpleasant experience, according to some of my acquaintances who have "enjoyed" it in years past.)"
Woo! Scary (in a spooky wispering voice).  |
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08-08-2007, 06:41 PM
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Jazzlover..
May I im you?
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08-08-2007, 08:12 PM
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Downwardly mobile
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Summit County, CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jazzlover
(And--being stopped for a traffic violation by the tribal police can be an unpleasant experience, according to some of my acquaintances who have "enjoyed" it in years past.)
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I had one interaction with the tribal police -- and I was lucky. Got pulled over by Navajo police on my way from the Grand Canyon to Bryce Canyon (maybe on Highway 89 in AZ?), doing 95 in a 60 (a couple of years ago). Didn't even try to give him an excuse, but didn't get a ticket -- the cop just asked me to slow down and said, "I'm not saying you have to go the speed limit, but just keep it reasonable."  Whew!
EDIT: Trying this same stunt and hoping to get as lucky is NOT recommended! |
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08-08-2007, 09:15 PM
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Curmudgeonly Colo. native
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ohjustme07,
Yes, you may pm me.
And, just to be clear, I have never had any bad experiences personally on any Indian Reservation--but I also obey traffic laws and respect any law enforcement officer that I ever deal with, regardless of what agency they work for. I also have not been a victim of crime while travelling--including some travel in some very remote areas. But, again, I'm careful wherever I go. Personally, I think most urban and suburban areas pose more crime risk than way out in the sticks does--the difference is that if you get into a bad situation out in the middle of nowhere, you may pretty much be on your own. That's why a lot of natives who travel out in those regions on a regular basis often "pack." I won't editorialize if that's a good idea or not--I just know a lot people who do.
Last edited by jazzlover; 08-08-2007 at 10:03 PM..
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08-08-2007, 09:18 PM
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Downwardly mobile
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Summit County, CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jazzlover
...respect any law enforcement officer that I ever deal with, regardless of what agency they work for.
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This is probably the key reason why I got lucky. |
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