Had a nice chat with a TN Highway Patrol Officer ... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GnyaTek · 03-18-2012, 09:14 PM

This afternoon was driving with the top down enjoying the beautiful day. Traffic started getting bunched up and I noticed a TN Highway Patrol cruiser in the right lane going 2-3 mph below the posted 70 speed limit. As I eased up passed the officer (carefully AT speed limit), I gave him a friendly wave and smile. After I completed passing him, I heard him call out through his external speakers, "NICE CAR!!!"

I gave him a thumbs up and a few exits down pulled off at a rest stop to grab a soda out of the trunk. The officer stopped as well and I invited him to check out the car. With a huge smile he did and we chatted for a while about the return of American Muscle cars and specifically the Camaro (which he REALLY likes!).

Afterwards we both got back on the Interstate with smiles on our faces. Think we made each other's afternoon!

caliguy · 03-18-2012, 09:18 PM

And you didn't offer him a soda?

priz23 · 03-18-2012, 09:26 PM

Cool story.

Dylan88 · 03-18-2012, 09:27 PM

saw a red vert while driving on the highway today. we both looked at each other and gave the thumbs up. was awesome!

awfarley · 03-18-2012, 10:06 PM

Thats an awesome story. I have one as well.
At 7:00 AM on my morning commute to work about a week ago I was driving my usual 77 on cruise down the interstate. I pass a Silver SS and notice he speeds up to cruise along behind me. Shortly after another Black Camaro comes up from behind zipping through traffic, and upon noticing the two of us cruising, slows down and joins in the back. It was one of the best Monday mornings I've had in awhile.

There was this mutual respect between total strangers over something as simple as the kind of car you're driving. Who knows maybe they are on C5

Anyways that moment led me to try to find a local club or start one. We shall see.

49ersXXIX · 03-18-2012, 10:10 PM

maybe he'll cut you some slack if he did pull you over for speeding if you ever do

TuLe · 03-18-2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliguy

And you didn't offer him a soda?

lollllllll

Coyotekiller · 03-18-2012, 10:30 PM

My conversations with cops usually don't end so well...

GoldCartridgeGamer · 03-18-2012, 10:33 PM

Awesome story! I would've offered him a soda or something with how hot it has been here lately.

Sir Nuke · 03-18-2012, 10:48 PM

VERY COOL Story.......I wish we all had a story like that.

hightower · 03-18-2012, 10:56 PM

Great story! And glad to hear you found one of the great cops out there! Most I've met haven't been as friendly.

But again, it's cool to hear the good stories! Thanks for sharing!

PLuche · 03-18-2012, 10:58 PM

Should of offered him a Beer!

Mr. Brownstone · 03-19-2012, 08:30 AM

Cool Story!!! Glad you came up to K-Town for our meeting and glad you didn't get a Ticket...

hotrodsally · 03-19-2012, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GnyaTek

This afternoon was driving with the top down enjoying the beautiful day. Traffic started getting bunched up and I noticed a TN Highway Patrol cruiser in the right lane going 2-3 mph below the posted 70 speed limit. As I eased up passed the officer (carefully AT speed limit), I gave him a friendly wave and smile. After I completed passing him, I heard him call out through his external speakers, "NICE CAR!!!"

I gave him a thumbs up and a few exits down pulled off at a rest stop to grab a soda out of the trunk. The officer stopped as well and I invited him to check out the car. With a huge smile he did and we chatted for a while about the return of American Muscle cars and specifically the Camaro (which he REALLY likes!).

Afterwards we both got back on the Interstate with smiles on our faces. Think we made each other's afternoon!

Great story!

Quote:

Originally Posted by awfarley

Thats an awesome story. I have one as well.
At 7:00 AM on my morning commute to work about a week ago I was driving my usual 77 on cruise down the interstate. I pass a Silver SS and notice he speeds up to cruise along behind me. Shortly after another Black Camaro comes up from behind zipping through traffic, and upon noticing the two of us cruising, slows down and joins in the back. It was one of the best Monday mornings I've had in awhile.

There was this mutual respect between total strangers over something as simple as the kind of car you're driving. Who knows maybe they are on C5

Anyways that moment led me to try to find a local club or start one. We shall see.

Isn't that why we're all here? To find and hang with people who share a passion?

Have a great day everyone!

03-18-2012, 09:14 PM	#1
GnyaTek Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,128	Had a nice chat with a TN Highway Patrol Officer ... This afternoon was driving with the top down enjoying the beautiful day. Traffic started getting bunched up and I noticed a TN Highway Patrol cruiser in the right lane going 2-3 mph below the posted 70 speed limit. As I eased up passed the officer (carefully AT speed limit), I gave him a friendly wave and smile. After I completed passing him, I heard him call out through his external speakers, "NICE CAR!!!" I gave him a thumbs up and a few exits down pulled off at a rest stop to grab a soda out of the trunk. The officer stopped as well and I invited him to check out the car. With a huge smile he did and we chatted for a while about the return of American Muscle cars and specifically the Camaro (which he REALLY likes!). Afterwards we both got back on the Interstate with smiles on our faces. Think we made each other's afternoon!

03-18-2012, 09:18 PM	#2
caliguy Don't ask to pop my hood! Drives: it's loud....... Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: southern cali, Posts: 852	And you didn't offer him a soda? __________________ *Limo tint rears, 35% sides \| B&G lowering springs \| BowTies Blacked out \| Red Footwells\|Dome Light\|Kicker 500Watts-Amp-Kicker 12" Ported Sub=BOOM\| Stillin Splitter \|Pssst 100 shot\|* *13.36 @102.7 @LVMS \|* *2010*.

03-18-2012, 09:26 PM	#3
priz23 On 2nd 2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS -Cyber Gray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minooka, IL Posts: 168 View My Garage	Cool story. __________________

03-18-2012, 09:27 PM	#4
Dylan88 UCF Knights Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tampa/Orlando Posts: 388 View My Garage	saw a red vert while driving on the highway today. we both looked at each other and gave the thumbs up. was awesome! __________________

03-18-2012, 10:10 PM	#6
49ersXXIX Take me back to 1994 Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS SUMMIT WHITE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 365	maybe he'll cut you some slack if he did pull you over for speeding if you ever do __________________ flickr.com/ninen9nestudios

03-18-2012, 10:06 PM	#5
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	Thats an awesome story. I have one as well. At 7:00 AM on my morning commute to work about a week ago I was driving my usual 77 on cruise down the interstate. I pass a Silver SS and notice he speeds up to cruise along behind me. Shortly after another Black Camaro comes up from behind zipping through traffic, and upon noticing the two of us cruising, slows down and joins in the back. It was one of the best Monday mornings I've had in awhile. There was this mutual respect between total strangers over something as simple as the kind of car you're driving. Who knows maybe they are on C5 Anyways that moment led me to try to find a local club or start one. We shall see.

03-18-2012, 10:30 PM	#8
Coyotekiller Account Suspended Drives: 2012 AGM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beaufort, NC Posts: 1,383	My conversations with cops usually don't end so well...

03-18-2012, 10:33 PM	#9
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	Awesome story! I would've offered him a soda or something with how hot it has been here lately. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

03-18-2012, 10:48 PM	#10
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,329 View My Garage	VERY COOL Story.......I wish we all had a story like that. __________________

03-18-2012, 10:56 PM	#11
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Great story! And glad to hear you found one of the great cops out there! Most I've met haven't been as friendly. But again, it's cool to hear the good stories! Thanks for sharing! __________________ My Camaro Story

03-18-2012, 10:58 PM	#12
PLuche Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT manual Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: GA Posts: 489	Should of offered him a Beer!

03-19-2012, 08:30 AM	#13
Mr. Brownstone Drives: "SINISTER" Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KnoxVegas, TN Posts: 456	Cool Story!!! Glad you came up to K-Town for our meeting and glad you didn't get a Ticket... __________________ "SINISTER" Born Halloween.. She is One Evil Bitch!!! G6x3 Camshaft...4:10 Gear, UD Pulley, RotoFab CAI, Stainless Works Long Tubes, Pfadt Sport Plus Suspension Kit, Cincy Speed Custom tune!!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
an awesome day on the pacific coast highway (aka my camaro review, long, pics)	diddiyo	Camaro Photos \| Spyshots \| Video \| Media Gallery	10	07-08-2010 07:54 PM
Have A Nice Day Officer!	ravensjeff	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	28	04-29-2010 06:02 PM
Ontario (Canada) Highway Traffic Act.. read so you dont lose your car	sigma_1966	Canada	10	08-11-2009 05:51 PM
Highway patrol stalking me?? Help!	srtclg1007	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	27	05-13-2009 04:13 PM