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Well, here is another "gift" from law enforcement...
For years, police departments and media have been suggesting that people wait until they are in a well lit area to stop for police signaling to pull over.
When you see those flashing lights behind you, you're supposed to stop as soon as there is room to pull over, period.
The cops can provide plenty of light with the search lights attached to their cars and the flashlights that they carry.
Now that we're done with common sense, we can go back to emotionalism.
Actually, it HAS been stated by media who say that the police suggest that you can drive to a well lit area to pull over. This usually follows a story about someone impersonating an officer, pulling someone over, and attacking the person.
Frankly, I would get on the phone with 911 right away were I that concerned, and ensure that it was indeed a cop following me. I haven't been pulled over in some time, so suddenly getting pulled over would be surprising.
When you see those flashing lights behind you, you're supposed to stop as soon as there is room to pull over, period.
The cops can provide plenty of light with the search lights attached to their cars and the flashlights that they carry.
Now that we're done with common sense, we can go back to emotionalism.
While I tend to agree with most of what you've said, I still think it is smart to proceed to a safe place so long as it is within a reasonable distance. In other words, don't drive 2 miles before pulling over. Hopefully that charge will be dropped and that will be the end of it.
Actually, it HAS been stated by media who say that the police suggest that you can drive to a well lit area to pull over. This usually follows a story about someone impersonating an officer, pulling someone over, and attacking the person.
Frankly, I would get on the phone with 911 right away were I that concerned, and ensure that it was indeed a cop following me. I haven't been pulled over in some time, so suddenly getting pulled over would be surprising.
When and what media has stated this? I have never heard of this before. Though it would be wise to follow the rules that come from the DMV over what a talking head in the media tells you.
When and what media has stated this? I have never heard of this before. Though it would be wise to follow the rules that come from the DMV over what a talking head in the media tells you.
He is correct, here is just one of many that I've seen:
This was the only incident reported, said Sgt. Keith Hughes, and the woman used good judgment by not stopping for the man. Hughes said anyone believing they are being pulled over by a police impersonator should call 911 and let the police dispatcher make contact with the officer. If unable to contact 911, acknowledge the officer by waving at them and then drive to a well-lit public location before stopping and tell the officer about your concerns.
(It also appears the young man pulled over in this case followed the advice completely)
Regardless of what the actual advise is, it's idiotic to call this 'evading' in anyway. He drove a whole mile and half (not very far) before pulling over to a well lit area. Any cop with common sense should be able to understand why he did that or just ask why. And since he after a short drive did voluntarily stop, how can anyone call this evading?
Only idiots can and I hope anyone who think this reaction is necessary is offended by me calling you what you are. An idiot.
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