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CRISSIS · 09-25-2014, 07:36 PM

First, Let me preface by saying I don't generally drive like a maniac.

Last night I was at a traffic light, first car. Light goes green and there is a wide open stretch of country road in front of me. I give it some gas and take it up to about 75 in a 55. Guy behind me hangs right in there with me. We were still the only cars on the road. I slow down to normal cruise and the guy is riding my tail. Just for fun I gas it again - nothing crazy just up to around 75 again and he's rolling with me - not overly aggressive. Again I slow down and BOOM! he hits the lights - unmarked car (I'm shocked cause radar detector never went off - he was just pacing me). I know I was in the wrong so I get the documentation out when the officer shows up at my door... in his street clothes. He tells me he's off duty and has his kid in the car but wanted to warn me that I was going a bit to fast. Comes off as a real nice guy, then proceeds to ask if the car is new... over the next two or three sentences he happens to mention about three more times that he really likes the car - that made me chuckle. I never did end up giving him my stuff and he left it at that....

So in conclusion, I was wrong - should have got a ticket, although pretty comfortable I wasn't putting anyone in danger. Got pulled over by an off duty cop who I think may have just wanted a closer look at my car.

I actually owe that guy one and learned a valuable lesson.

rberns · 09-25-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CRISSIS

I actually owe that guy one and learned a valuable lesson.

you had to get pulled over to learn a valuable lesson?

SSmokinSS · 09-25-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

you had to get pulled over to learn a valuable lesson?

Mom? I didn't know you were registered on this site!

ratfinkharley · 09-25-2014, 08:25 PM

So he tailgates and paces you with kids in the car.

The wrong person needs to be taught a lesson.

kevinw · 09-25-2014, 08:32 PM

funny story. i am happy it all turned out ok in the long run. just be careful OP, you got a fast car there, and next time the cop could be a jerk. Have fun!

skipinminn · 09-25-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ratfinkharley

So he tailgates and paces you with kids in the car.

The wrong person needs to be taught a lesson.

I was thinking the same thing. What if you had been a really BAD guy. He takes the chance of getting himself and his kid killed. Poor choice on his part JMO?????

trcsr · 09-25-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by skipinminn

I was thinking the same thing. What if you had been a really BAD guy. He takes the chance of getting himself and his kid killed. Poor choice on his part JMO?????

+1

SIN R G · 09-25-2014, 11:08 PM

Did you see his badge? Sounds kind of fishy to me. My daughter and her husband are in law enforcement and I know darn well they would never pull anyone over off duty, wearing street cloths with a child in the car. Not a very smart move on his part.

satxrider · 09-25-2014, 11:54 PM

Officer just wanted to get a closer look at the car. Glad it worked out.

JantzenOKC · 09-26-2014, 06:19 AM

The title reminded me of this. http://youtu.be/gvVOt27Q1Nw

ytown87 · 09-26-2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SSmokinSS

Mom? I didn't know you were registered on this site!

gajagfan · 09-26-2014, 08:50 AM

Some of you are so melodramatic. OP forgot himself and was playing a little bit. I agree with his take. Wide open road, little to no chance of any incident. He was not pushing the car to the limit, just having some fun. Cop was not doing any harm either. He was watching the the OP, probably with his foot right near the brake, so little if any chance of rear ending. Anyone who finds this a very dangerous situation must have so little skill that I would suggest trading in your Camaros for a bicycle and a very good helmet! C'mon man. Great story OP......good for all of us to remember.

Let me close with this....the guy who is playing a bit is paying so much more attention than the average driver that he is at far less risk of causing an incident. I'm not evening referencing the guy or gal that is texting, just those that are in La La Land when behind the wheel.

bucolic · 09-26-2014, 09:14 AM

75 in a 55....not like you were doing 100. 20 over would be a big ticket but there is a difference between 20 over on the 4 lane and 20 over in a residential.

Hell I was doing 75 in a 55 on the beltway around Philly and was scared if I went any slower someone would shoot me!!

CRISSIS · 09-26-2014, 09:19 AM

To be clear... The cop was very nice, I don't think he did anything wrong... I was not acting it radically, really just listening to the npp open up (75 in a 55 isn't outrageousness on wide open road). That said, I was breaking the law and got lucky that an obvious Camaro lover reminded me of the chances you take when playing around.

09-25-2014, 07:36 PM	#1
CRISSIS Drives: '14 ZL1 'Vert - Black, #742 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: MD Posts: 139	Funny Pullover Story First, Let me preface by saying I don't generally drive like a maniac. Last night I was at a traffic light, first car. Light goes green and there is a wide open stretch of country road in front of me. I give it some gas and take it up to about 75 in a 55. Guy behind me hangs right in there with me. We were still the only cars on the road. I slow down to normal cruise and the guy is riding my tail. Just for fun I gas it again - nothing crazy just up to around 75 again and he's rolling with me - not overly aggressive. Again I slow down and BOOM! he hits the lights - unmarked car (I'm shocked cause radar detector never went off - he was just pacing me). I know I was in the wrong so I get the documentation out when the officer shows up at my door... in his street clothes. He tells me he's off duty and has his kid in the car but wanted to warn me that I was going a bit to fast. Comes off as a real nice guy, then proceeds to ask if the car is new... over the next two or three sentences he happens to mention about three more times that he really likes the car - that made me chuckle. I never did end up giving him my stuff and he left it at that.... So in conclusion, I was wrong - should have got a ticket, although pretty comfortable I wasn't putting anyone in danger. Got pulled over by an off duty cop who I think may have just wanted a closer look at my car. I actually owe that guy one and learned a valuable lesson.

09-25-2014, 08:25 PM	#4
ratfinkharley Drives: 15 JKU, 00 S10, 73 Vette, 12 JK Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: garage Posts: 370	So he tailgates and paces you with kids in the car. The wrong person needs to be taught a lesson. __________________ RotoFab CAI - VMaxx Ported TB - Apex Catch Can - CFD Shifter - Choppers Inc Loaded Dice Shift Knob

09-25-2014, 11:54 PM	#9
satxrider Bad 45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversay Edition SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 548	Officer just wanted to get a closer look at the car. Glad it worked out. __________________ - Carl 2012 45th Anniversary SS - LS3 Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger / Alky Meth Injection / Lingenfelter GT12 Cam / Kooks LT Headers, 3 inch exhaust & QTP electric cut outs / Monster LT1-S Twin Disc Clutch / MGW flat blade short throw shifter / Haltech CAI / VMax Throttle Body / DSS Stage 3 axles/ BMR Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Suspension Bushing and 1" lowering springs / Taylor 8MM Plug Wires / Tuned by Henderson Performance Technologies / EBC dimpled and sloted rotors / G2 Painted Calipers / GM Tower Strut Brace / ZL1 Factory Rep Wheels

09-26-2014, 09:14 AM	#13
bucolic Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS Crystal Red Tintc Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 71	75 in a 55....not like you were doing 100. 20 over would be a big ticket but there is a difference between 20 over on the 4 lane and 20 over in a residential. Hell I was doing 75 in a 55 on the beltway around Philly and was scared if I went any slower someone would shoot me!! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS/RS Crystal Red Tintcoat

09-25-2014, 08:32 PM	#5
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	funny story. i am happy it all turned out ok in the long run. just be careful OP, you got a fast car there, and next time the cop could be a jerk. Have fun!

09-25-2014, 11:08 PM	#8
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	Did you see his badge? Sounds kind of fishy to me. My daughter and her husband are in law enforcement and I know darn well they would never pull anyone over off duty, wearing street cloths with a child in the car. Not a very smart move on his part.

09-26-2014, 06:19 AM	#10
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	The title reminded me of this. http://youtu.be/gvVOt27Q1Nw

09-26-2014, 08:50 AM	#12
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	Some of you are so melodramatic. OP forgot himself and was playing a little bit. I agree with his take. Wide open road, little to no chance of any incident. He was not pushing the car to the limit, just having some fun. Cop was not doing any harm either. He was watching the the OP, probably with his foot right near the brake, so little if any chance of rear ending. Anyone who finds this a very dangerous situation must have so little skill that I would suggest trading in your Camaros for a bicycle and a very good helmet! C'mon man. Great story OP......good for all of us to remember. Let me close with this....the guy who is playing a bit is paying so much more attention than the average driver that he is at far less risk of causing an incident. I'm not evening referencing the guy or gal that is texting, just those that are in La La Land when behind the wheel.

09-26-2014, 09:19 AM	#14
CRISSIS Drives: '14 ZL1 'Vert - Black, #742 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: MD Posts: 139	To be clear... The cop was very nice, I don't think he did anything wrong... I was not acting it radically, really just listening to the npp open up (75 in a 55 isn't outrageousness on wide open road). That said, I was breaking the law and got lucky that an obvious Camaro lover reminded me of the chances you take when playing around.