Why Am I Being Pulled Over?!
If you’ve ever been pulled over by a police officer, usually it’s not a good feeling because there’s a good chance that you’ll end up having to pay a hefty fine. Most people who are pulled over by police officers know why they are being pulled over. Whether it’s for a seat belt violation, speeding, running a red light, running a stop sign or changing lanes without signaling, most violations are pretty clear cut. However, there are those of us who occasionally sit back in the driver’s seat muttering unspeakables under our breath, wondering why we are being pulled over. That’s where the stereotypes come in.
It’s the Law!
There are a lot of people who know that they’ve violated some traffic law and yet, in an effort to get out of a ticket, try to play the “stereotype” game: “Oh, you’re just pulling me over because of the type of car I’m driving,” they’ll exclaim. The truth is that police officers are not supposed to discriminate against other people. However, this doesn’t necessarily apply to your vehicle. For example, you may be stopped simply because the care you are driving fits the description of a car that was seen fleeing the scene of a crime just minutes earlier. A broken down vehicle with expired registration and no inspection may, to a police officer, look like the perfect car to search for drugs in. This does not mean that the police officer is singling you out to harass you; but, rather, he/she is simply doing their job.
When you feel yourself getting frustrated at the fact that you were pulled over, remember that most stereotypes tend to be true. If you are driving a red corvette down the road, you had better make sure you are doing the speed limit. If your vehicle looks broken down, make sure that your registration and inspection are both up-to-date. Make sure you always have a valid license on your person and that your address and other contact information is correct on your license and registration. Keep in mind that police officers are supposed to be proactive and look for crime. Therefore, if you can avoid looking suspicious, it will greatly benefit you as well as those around you.
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