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Finfeatherfur · #1 10-17-2013, 08:27 AM

Well, I got my slap for the 141 mph incident. Scary part is, I was on interstate with no traffic, going to an officer in distress call in a new Charger and it had more to give. Felt like I was doing 110 which I have done many times before - in the course of duty and pursuits. Another thing that scared me afterwards, was the fact I still had pedal left. Not sure what they will do but will surely have to be cognizant of the fact it will push the envelope. More officers are killed in car crashes than anything else, and I don't want to be one of them. Watching the road, talking on radio, etc, I really don't monitor my speedometer. When they told me how fast the computer had me at my first instinct was "no way"....."I would never drive that fast". I went to my own GPS and sure enough - it was right. Those cars are dangerous simply because they are capable of those speeds!

Clampy · #2 10-17-2013, 08:30 AM

But officer I was looking and my computer and messing with my radio. I didn't notice my speed.
" oh your free to go " said no cop ever.
Couldn't pass that one up sorry

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Finfeatherfur · #3 10-17-2013, 08:41 AM

[QUOTE=Clampy;636827]But officer I was looking and my computer and messing with my radio. I didn't notice my speed.
" oh your free to go " said no cop ever.
Couldn't pass that one up sorry

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I understand completely, and wouldn't pass up a chance to gig someone either - I do it all the time, especially when I stop idiots on the road. However, I think we can all agree on my description as to what was taking place and the situation is just a little different than Joe Blow driver going down the road doing 75 in a 55. Don't you agree?

Clampy · #4 10-17-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Clampy

But officer I was looking and my computer and messing with my radio. I didn't notice my speed.
" oh your free to go " said no cop ever.
Couldn't pass that one up sorry

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I understand completely, and wouldn't pass up a chance to gig someone either - I do it all the time, especially when I stop idiots on the road. However, I think we can all agree on my description as to what was taking place and the situation is just a little different than Joe Blow driver going down the road doing 75 in a 55. Don't you agree?

Defiantly. I'm just playing. I also hold the opinion that since I hold a CDL and considered a professional driver I should be allowed to go at least 10 over.

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cgoods17 · #5 10-17-2013, 08:31 AM

So your telling me that if I become a cop, I can drive 141mph...

Oh yea, how about that distressed officer, what happened to him?

Finfeatherfur · #6 10-17-2013, 08:34 AM

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So your telling me that if I become a cop, I can drive 141mph...

Oh yea, how about that distressed officer, what happened to him?

What I'm saying is if you are a cop and drive 141, you will get in a ton of crap over it!!!! Just like I did!! I took my lick!

And I cannot discuss the officer issue since the case is still pending. I will tell you people had to take an ambulance ride on this particular call.

Finfeatherfur · #7 10-17-2013, 08:32 AM

hawsquatch! - you are a Ducks fan so I will give you the benefit of a doubt. I know you are California LEO, but here in the south, "we don't take one for the team"! If you are willing to get cut for an 86y/o where do you stop. Why not go ahead a take a round from a .22 in the vest? You may be a Superman in Cali, but don't pull that shat down here, you will be terminated and looking for a job.

hawgsquatch · #8 10-17-2013, 11:15 AM

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hawsquatch! - you are a Ducks fan so I will give you the benefit of a doubt. I know you are California LEO, but here in the south, "we don't take one for the team"! If you are willing to get cut for an 86y/o where do you stop. Why not go ahead a take a round from a .22 in the vest? You may be a Superman in Cali, but don't pull that shat down here, you will be terminated and looking for a job.

LOL, Yup I figured I would pull the old Cali style supercop trick and sit back and drink me a cruelty free fair trade vegan latte while reading a copy of the PETA newsletter until granny gets done with her spaz attack and falls asleep. We get all tactical like that up in here.

Here in the west we take one for the team all the time, but the team is the citizens I defend and protect and proudly answer to as their servant. You must play for some other team I haven't heard of.

mcjaredsandwich · #9 10-17-2013, 05:04 PM

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LOL, Yup I figured I would pull the old Cali style supercop trick and sit back and drink me a cruelty free fair trade vegan latte while reading a copy of the PETA newsletter until granny gets done with her spaz attack and falls asleep. We get all tactical like that up in here.

Here in the west we take one for the team all the time, but the team is the citizens I defend and protect and proudly answer to as their servant. You must play for some other team I haven't heard of.

The team that shows off how fast their patrol car can do because they're higher than the citizens that pay them. Oh it's just a slap on the wrist to DOUBLE the speed limit of 70 MPH. But if I go 7 over and pass by a cop having a bad day, I'm looking at a ticket and possible hike on my insurance.

BUT IT'S A JOB PERK

duckman1911 · #10 10-17-2013, 06:07 PM

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The team that shows off how fast their patrol car can do because they're higher than the citizens that pay them. Oh it's just a slap on the wrist to DOUBLE the speed limit of 70 MPH. But if I go 7 over and pass by a cop having a bad day, I'm looking at a ticket and possible hike on my insurance.

BUT IT'S A JOB PERK

True that man. The whole "im the law" attitude pisses me off. Granted not all cops are like that but way too many are. Nearly every time I have had to deal with a cop because of my open carry weapon they start telling me what they think. I dont give a F what they think. What they think isnt law.

hawgsquatch · #11 10-17-2013, 07:24 PM

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The team that shows off how fast their patrol car can do because they're higher than the citizens that pay them. Oh it's just a slap on the wrist to DOUBLE the speed limit of 70 MPH. But if I go 7 over and pass by a cop having a bad day, I'm looking at a ticket and possible hike on my insurance.

BUT IT'S A JOB PERK

I did the math and 70 over here is a 2800 dollar fine and a felony charge and for me it would be a 95,000 dollar a year fine because I would lose my job. Cali also just passed a law that says if I commit a felony while wearing my badge I lose my pension. I think that is a great law, just want it to apply to politicians as well. And going to help someone is no excuse because us cops don't tend to be a bunch of help if we cream a minivan full of kids on the way.

duckman1911 · #12 10-17-2013, 09:00 PM

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I did the math and 70 over here is a 2800 dollar fine and a felony charge and for me it would be a 95,000 dollar a year fine because I would lose my job. Cali also just passed a law that says if I commit a felony while wearing my badge I lose my pension. I think that is a great law, just want it to apply to politicians as well. And going to help someone is no excuse because us cops don't tend to be a bunch of help if we cream a minivan full of kids on the way.

Quite true about the politicians. I have a friend that is 20+ years LE and he will be the first to tell you that cops (no matter how fast they drive) rarely prevent crime. They clean up the mess and try to figure out what happened. Where I live ETA of the police is 5-10 minutes on a good day. By then the sheet has hit the fan big time. Wont even waste my time with 911 until the situation is resovled.

BassYakR · #13 10-17-2013, 08:40 AM

If i was a cop id probably drive alot faster than im supposed to. So i cannot be mad that yall do it. Im am not a cop and ive always Tested and tuned my racecars on the street. Of course im not stupid and dont wanna harm anyone else and ive always done it on streets that i know have no traffic on them. I have done 160mph plus on roads in "MEXICO" .

but i no longer own racecars bc i knew eventually i was goin to hurt myself.

Finfeatherfur · #14 10-17-2013, 08:44 AM

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If i was a cop id probably drive alot faster than im supposed to. So i cannot be mad that yall do it. Im am not a cop and ive always Tested and tuned my racecars on the street. Of course im not stupid and dont wanna harm anyone else and ive always done it on streets that i know have no traffic on them. I have done 160mph plus on roads in "MEXICO" .

but i no longer own racecars bc i knew eventually i was goin to hurt myself.

Stock???? What in the world were you driving??? Really freaked my out because for years the old Crown Vics would start to shake and "float" at anything over 115. This Charger literally drove the same at 80 as it did at 140. No difference in performance or "feel" for the road.....at all!

Clampy · #15 10-17-2013, 09:05 AM

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Stock???? What in the world were you driving??? Really freaked my out because for years the old Crown Vics would start to shake and "float" at anything over 115. This Charger literally drove the same at 80 as it did at 140. No difference in performance or "feel" for the road.....at all!

Exactly why I think the speed limit should be a per car basis. Those limits were set when we were driving junk. Example. If you are in a 1995 Chevy 1/2 ton with bailing wire antenna and showing belts on tires and you get stopped for driving 78 in a 70 then take him to jail. If you are in a 2010 or up anything 80 ( as long as you are it driving crazy ) shouldn't be a issue. I know there are holes in my logic I'm just saying.
" I wanna go fast ! ".

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BassYakR · #16 10-17-2013, 08:45 AM

no my cars were no wheres near stock. Weighed about 1800-2000lbs and made 5x the stock hp

duckman1911 · #17 10-17-2013, 08:54 AM

When I had my 2010 Camaro 140 was a cake walk. When I had it I was a vouluteer fireman. Responded to a medical call one night in the pouring rain. Once I hit the hwy I poured the gas to that baby. Kinda scared myself when I realised I was doing 127 in the pouring rain. Yeah I slowed down immediatly.