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todd95GT · 09-04-2002, 01:23 PM

I will say this, of all the anti-cop (in essence, that's what this is) topics posted here that I have read, this one has had the most mature, reasonable responses I have seen. Finally. Yes, I am a police officer. Reckless? In Florida, there has to be an outright disregard for public safety and property. So no, that is not reckless driving here in this state. As far as the cop "having it in for him"...not likely. I love my 'stang, I love to drive it like it was meant and built to be driven, and I love a good heads-up race, but the law is the law and when I'm donning the uniform, there is no bias. Quotas are unconstitutional. They do not exist. An officer might have his own personal quota, but that's a personal drive. As the other LEO said in his post, attitude does play a big part in certain ticket or non-ticket situations. Sometimes there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it - you did something moronic enough that the only reason I want an excuse is to give me a laugh. Not having any cops in sight doesn't take the responsibility off of the individual. The laws don't end with "...when an officer of the law is present". I've received a couple of tickets in my day too. I got caught for violating the law and deserved what I got. Yes, it sucked. Did I learn from them, you bet.
It's hard to explain, but the "cops had it in for me and have a quota and hate this car and this person and have a bad-***** attitude" gets old. Put yourself in those boots. That goes for any job. I could never tell an IT professional that his job was easy until I've done it and have enough experience to speak from his shoes.
Just be careful out there. Let your 'stangs breathe, but be careful where you choose to do it. As far as the 60' never killed anyone mentality, I've seen people that wished they were dead after severe crashes from less distance. It's like I always say, it's not me I worry about, it's every other driver. Cruising at 40 mph, not very fast, but still 60 feet per second, imagine what you and your car that you slaved so hard over would look like when that 16 yr old new driver or the 85 yr old blind driver pull out right in front of you.
Sorry if I sound like I'm preaching. Just be careful. exercise caution and good judgement and we'll all be fine. And for the record, I've done the stoplight tango with a couple of Mustangs in my cruiser. I work in UPR/Unlimited territory.

09-04-2002, 01:23 PM	#15
todd95GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA Posts: 191	I will say this, of all the anti-cop (in essence, that's what this is) topics posted here that I have read, this one has had the most mature, reasonable responses I have seen. Finally. Yes, I am a police officer. Reckless? In Florida, there has to be an outright disregard for public safety and property. So no, that is not reckless driving here in this state. As far as the cop "having it in for him"...not likely. I love my 'stang, I love to drive it like it was meant and built to be driven, and I love a good heads-up race, but the law is the law and when I'm donning the uniform, there is no bias. Quotas are unconstitutional. They do not exist. An officer might have his own personal quota, but that's a personal drive. As the other LEO said in his post, attitude does play a big part in certain ticket or non-ticket situations. Sometimes there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it - you did something moronic enough that the only reason I want an excuse is to give me a laugh. Not having any cops in sight doesn't take the responsibility off of the individual. The laws don't end with "...when an officer of the law is present". I've received a couple of tickets in my day too. I got caught for violating the law and deserved what I got. Yes, it sucked. Did I learn from them, you bet. It's hard to explain, but the "cops had it in for me and have a quota and hate this car and this person and have a bad-***** attitude" gets old. Put yourself in those boots. That goes for any job. I could never tell an IT professional that his job was easy until I've done it and have enough experience to speak from his shoes. Just be careful out there. Let your 'stangs breathe, but be careful where you choose to do it. As far as the 60' never killed anyone mentality, I've seen people that wished they were dead after severe crashes from less distance. It's like I always say, it's not me I worry about, it's every other driver. Cruising at 40 mph, not very fast, but still 60 feet per second, imagine what you and your car that you slaved so hard over would look like when that 16 yr old new driver or the 85 yr old blind driver pull out right in front of you. Sorry if I sound like I'm preaching. Just be careful. exercise caution and good judgement and we'll all be fine. And for the record, I've done the stoplight tango with a couple of Mustangs in my cruiser. I work in UPR/Unlimited territory. __________________ Todd