Have you ever been pulled over by a cop?

Question

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When?
Why?
Did you get a ticket?
How much did you have to pay?
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Answer 1

yes

13 years ago, I was 18

I was driving 55 in a 30mph

yes I got a ticket

I had to pay 150$



five cops pulled me over, not just one, I guess they were scared because it was night time.....

Answer 2

Yes. I overslept by about two hours and got a speeding ticket about a block from my house. I was going over 50 in a 35, but I wound up with a ticket for under 50 plus a ticket for a defective emergency brake. Same cost, but less points.



All things considered, stupidest ticket I ever received. I would have needed to be driving a DeLorean to get to work on time.



I was also pulled over for non-functional tail lights, but it was by security police on a military base. No fine - just a fix and repair within 48 hours. A little frustrating since it was a broken ground wire. It took about 15 minutes at the side of the road to find the problem and make a temporary repair, with a permanent repair the next morning.

Answer 3

When? Many times

Why? Mostly because a headlight or taillight JUST blew out

Did you get a ticket? Almost all the time

How much did you have to pay? Nothing in the end as long as the bulb was replaced in a timely fashion



BUT the last time I was pulled over for a broken taillight, I had the plates removed from my car, had to tow my car back to a work place, narrowly avoided going to jail, had to hire an attorney, had my license suspended and spent nearly 3 months getting it all back again. If it was not for the attorney, I may have even had to do jail time even after proving that I was falsely pulled over - my tail light was never out, and that my plates were illegally taken, and my license should never have been suspended. All because someone in Tallahassee made a mistake on my records. Cost me THOUSANDS in the end.



Needless to say, I dont like cops right now.

Answer 4

Yes I have been pulled over 6x's so far. And only gotten 1 ticket out of the 6 x's I have been pulled over.

When : (THE LATEST ONE that I got pulled over...) was the week when Pirates of the Caribbean 3 came out! We went to the late show. The cop was following me don't know why! I wasn't doing a dam thing! When I turned right on my street, there it was the Red & Blue lights were flashing!!!

So I pulled over thank god it was midnight because I didn't want any of my neighbors seeing this!! To make the long story short, he pulled me over because I DIDN'T USE MY SIGNAL LIGHT!!! I DIND'T GET A TICKET. I JUST GOT A WARNING!

* Back in 1992 I got pulled over for the car pool line. When it 1st came out. I went on it for 2 mins when a CHP came about. I went to court wearing shorts & a tank top. On the court door there was a sign stating " NO SHORT OR TANK TOP ALLOWED! Great I took my chances I was charged $300.00, the judge put it down to $245.50.

Answer 5

I was pulled over last year because I was speeding. Since I had no prior record, the cop let me go. It was a Sunday morning and no one was on the freeway, and that's why I'm guessing I didn't get a ticket. I was going about 95 an hour.

Answer 6

Only twice for speeding many years ago-I do not recall the tickets costs. Once for making a rolling stop-just given a warning. Once for stopping on the rail road tracks-when the van in front of me failed to go when the light was green-turning to yellow-and the cop pulled up behind me intimidating me from backing up. I paid it then did a trial by declaration (wrote out exactly what had happened). The cop did not show up to defend his action so the money was refunded to me.

Then another warning when a cop saw me weaving on the freeway. He thought I may be drunk. In reality I was exhausted-went to my first night class 6 to 10 p.m. then went on the freeway going the wrong direction for one hour before I discovered my mistake. It was nearly midnight when the cop pulled me over. I was only 7 miles from home and told him that the adrenaline rush I got from being pulled over would keep me fully awake to get the rest of the way home.

Answer 7

Most cops recognize their friends cars. But if for some reason a cop did pull over another it would be because he didn't know. In which case they would let the other go.

Answer 8

yeah..used to happen a lot when I worked for the PD, but I always got out of the ticket... then I started a new career in a different state, and I finally got a real ticket and it sucked. the cop was a total ******.....it already sucks beyong belief to get pulled over, they don't have to be mean while their at it.



Speeding

No Insurance (I couldn't find my card, I had it when I went to court though)



I dont remember how much I paid..too much.

Answer 9

I have been pulled over more times than I can remember. I am a bad driver and I fully admit it. I've had so many tickets that the traffic school people know me by name.

I once got pulled over TWICE in the same week for speeding in the same spot, same speed, same cop. He was not amused. He wasn't gentle.

Answer 10

Yes. 105 mph in a 70 at 3:00 AM on I-25 south of Albuquerque.



$450

Answer 11

Yes, I was passing a guy who was going 45 in a 60. The cop got me as he was coming towards me. (Radar) He said I was going 74 in a 60 and gave me a ticket for going 70 in a 60 instead of 74. Ticket would have cost 117.00 but since he put down 70 I only had to pay 91.00.

He said I should have slowed down sooner then I did. My fault.

Answer 12

When I was about 19 for speeding and I got a ticket, don't remember how much.

When I was about 24 for speeding and I got a ticket, don't remember how much.

When I was about 45 for speeding and I got a ticket for about $75.

When I was about 30 for leaving my bright lights on with someone in front of me. No ticket. They pulled out in front of me on a slippery highway. I told the cop I really didn't appreciate what they did, he saw it all come down, he said "two wrongs don't make a right".

Answer 13

Yes 4 times. Yikes! Twice for speeding. Once because she said I cut two corners. Once for the exhaust on my truck. I only got tickets for the speeding ones. The first one was $74 and the second one $210. Ouch! The last time I was pulled over was for the second speeding time. That was almost 2 years ago.

Answer 14

About 4 years ago for speeding. Yes I got a ticket. By the time all was said and done about $450/

Answer 15

Yeah, once. I drove up to my friend's house the day I get my permit (he lives right up the road), and I guess a cop was sitting on the corner waiting for a speeder and saw me get into the car. When I was pulled over, he asked how old I was and if I had a license. I said no, and he confiscated the vehicle and brought it back to my house, and the cop gave me a ride back home. I wasn't charged, thank god, because my mom allowed me to drive up the road. We were lucky the nice cop of this town saw me first.

Answer 16

I've been pulled over a few times but not nearly as many times as I've pulled someone else over. All my experiences of being pulled over have been due to speed and have never got a ticket.

Answer 17

Yes,but as it turns out,the cop was driving too slow...so I let him off with a warning...LOL



Seriously,I have been pulled over about 2 years ago concerning a tail light bulb...He did not harsh me...and was very polite. No ticket,just a reminder to replace the bulb.

Answer 18

Yes, about 6 yrs ago with one of my ex-s, they pulled me over because I had some things hanging down on my mirror inside. Said I was obstructing mine and other people's views. And, they wanted to search the car and he had a new rookie with him who kept putting the flashlight in my face and pissing me off!!!! I told them "you must be kidding, right? You guys have nothing better to do than pull some innocent person over for this @!*%!?" You can't be serious and tell your buddy to get that damned light outta my face!

They tried to act all tough, but I did not get a ticket and I never took the stuff down!

Answer 19

Just about 6 weeks ago, I got pulled for rolling through a stop sign. I didn't get a ticket, but I still have that bad taste in my mouth!

Answer 20

About 13 years ago in N NJ we had moved there (from PA) and I was on my way to pick up my new tags - and plates however was in a turning lane not the go straight lane the police officer pulled me over and I said listen I am new in town and had no idea where I was going - he believed me when he got furious PA plates were not on the front of the car (as walking to the other side was so huge).. anyway I got a warning.

Answer 21

I got one speeding ticket 3-4 years ago. I don't remember how much I had to pay.

Answer 22

yes, too many times, had a 68 350ss camaro and was pulled over at least 1 time a week, for 3 years. got tired of paying my lawyer to get me out of the tickets so I sold the car,,,,,, I sure miss it!

Answer 23

within 2 weeks of obtaining my license,i got 4 speeding tickets,1 unsafe movement,1 reckless driving,1 for too many passengers.......went to driving school,court,and my mom had to pay alot of money.........since then,i've been pulled like 8-10 times for speeding,but they don't ticket me.lucky so far...





this is funny - my sister got pulled over - the cop said "you were speeding,i was behind you,but i was gonna let that go. until you threw the KFC bucket out the window and the bones hit my vehicle" she got like 3 tickets.true story - sooooo funny.

Answer 24

location philippines:



yes and a funny story too. i am riding a bicycle



When? just after the world pyro olympics at SM Mall of ASIA 2 a.m. in the morning.



Why? local cops do check motocycles and scooters as part of security patrol at night. got home late after clearing the traffic. my bicycle is loaded with a tail light, signal light, and a 6 volt halogen headlight. they taught i am a scooter. and running a moderate pace of 20-25 mph or 35 - 40 kph



Did you get a ticket?

How much did you have to pay?



no, as their surprise. they just looked at my bicycle and told me. okay go ahead. sorry for the trouble.



just told them no problem i know you are just doing your job. good morning.

Answer 25

I used to work at a local coffee shop and I'd see the local officers all the time, so they'd look forward to seeing me. On my way home one afternoon, I was pulled over by one of the officers just because he didn't get to say 'hi' that day!



Slightly traumatic, but funny all the same. No ticket for me, though! :]

Answer 26

I think about 8 times in my lifetime. Don't recall the exact dates. The last time was about 3 years ago in Florida for speeding. The fine was $350.00 and I had to go to traffic school so my insurance premiums wouldn't go up. Most times I got stopped it was for speeding except for once and that was for wreckless driving. I still haven't figured out exactly what I did on that one. But the cop said I was driving wrecklessly and they seem to always be right.

Answer 27

yes....I was driving 54 in a 45 ...yes I got a ticket.....$40....that was in about 15 years ago....then last year I got a ticket doing 75 in a 65...it was on the freeway....and I was passing some really slow people...and yes i got a ticket...$100. for that one...California is an expensive state to live in...in all ways....

Answer 28

Yes babe I have. An officer I work with puts his lights on and pulls me over about once a week! It is embarrassing and even though he thinks he is funny, I wish he would stop! I don't get a ticket and I guess it is his way of entertaining himself!

Answer 29

About 2 years ago

speeding (75 in a 55 zone)

no

nothing

Answer 30

Yes i have been pulled over by a cop

after prom, he said you couldnt see the paper license plate in the rear window, BS!!

naw i didnt get no ticket just a warning.

Answer 31

Yes, I have been, for speeding. I have gotten a few tickets, ranging in cost from $85 to $200.

Answer 32

Speeding ticket in 1998 was the last. I paid over a hundred bucks for that little fiasco!

Answer 33

Yes, I have had many other experiences with cops as well...I never got a ticket, though!

Answer 34

I've been pulled over so many times,that I automatically signal,and pull to the curb every time I see a cop car on the road! :)

Answer 35

yes ive been pulled by a cop for speeding an got a £30 fine...

Answer 36

It was in the 1980's for speeding , 55 mph in a 35 zone. I got aticket for $ 30 bucks & lost three points on my licence. You'd make a good interrogator.

Answer 37

3 different times

1st time 1969 failed to stop. got a couple of tickets. they were thrown out.

2nd time 1989 tint on windows too dark. got a ticket. it was thrown out because i gave her the wrong registration and she wrote the ticket on the wrong car.

3rd time 2007 speeding. no ticket

Answer 38

I personally have never been pulled over, but I have been in cars that have been pulled over. It's one scary experience. Most of the time my friends were speeding or forgot to turn on their lights.

Answer 39

Never have but, have been in the car when my husband was pulled over, he didn't signal a turn for an off ramp at the Texas-Oklahoma border...no other vehicle in sight,,he didn't think he needed to signal. Got off with a warning...

Answer 40

three times. once for a supposedly illegal u turn in denver (no signs, bogus ticket, $10.00), once for speeding when i first got here and wasn't familiar with all the streets ($10.00) and once for speeding in Utah. 2am, only car on the road. cop pulled me over and said he'd clocked me at 110. my car didn't go 110, lol. we finally compromised on 70, and a $20 fine.

Answer 41

Yes..I was on my way to work...and i saw the red lights..pulled to the side of the road.The officer said he clocked me doing 82 mph. in a 55 speed limit zone. He let me go with a warning!

Answer 42

6 months ago

speeding

yes

I beat the ticket...so $0

Answer 43

yes... i was not the driver, though. my husband got a brand new Nissan Sentra S-ER Spec V, 6 speed manual transmission, top-of-the-line. he flew past a cop going about 90 mph in a 65. it costed us $200 and 2 points on his license. Ouch!

Answer 44

I would have to write you a book to answer that question. Lets just say that if I had all of the money that fast cars and a need for speed has cost me that I could pay cash for another really really fast car. :O)

P.S. The one that comes to mind first was for doing 147 MPH in a 70 MPH zone. 70 GTO 451 turbo hydromatic. Jade green White leather interior... man I miss that car. The state police set up a road block to catch me. :O(

Answer 45

Yes, several times, speeding and other law breaking offenses, one ticket and some jail time, paid over several thousand dollars.

Answer 46

Years ago for speeding. Yes I got ticketed both times & don't recall the amount!!!

Answer 47

yeah, like 10 years ago, at the train station in Brooklyn, I had to pay 50.00 for a ticket, I was smoking a cigarrett.

Answer 48

Not where I was charged with a ticket they normally let me off on a warning.

Answer 49

Once. It was a regular driver's license check, used to be legal in this state. I was on my way home from a funeral, 4 kids in the car, and it was the only time in my life I was out without a license. He concluded that he knew me and where I lived, so he told me to go home. I did.

Answer 50

about 7 years ago



going 93 in a 55



yep sure did get a ticket....but im lucky I didnt get taken to jail



I payed 78 dollars it was issued to me by a illinois state trooper

Answer 51

...numerous times, Daisy, numerous times...never for anything more than a headlight out or speeding (not excessive) or other "so called" moving violations...the last time was about one month ago and I have an older car that requires the headlights to be turned on manually...it was around 11PM and I pulled out of a well light parking lot onto the street and had forgotten to turn on my lights...the cop stopped me to make sure I turned them on and to make sure I wasn't drunk....I wasn't drunk, of course, and he let me go...I actually thanked him for stopping me 'cause I have seen drunk drivers on the road and wished there was a cop around to pull them over...and, when he stopped me, he was just doing his job

Answer 52

yes doing 90 in 75 zone got a ticket must pay $280.00, help me out

Answer 53

ive never been pulled over by a cop yet

Answer 54

Yes I have

Many times my last time was last year in December

I was speeding down a residential street & yield at a stop sign

I got a "IMPEDING TRAFFIC " Ticket it was $180

Answer 55

2X. 1st one, December 2000, was on my way to the hospital because my dad passed away. I went on a yellow light. The cop said I went on a red light. Went to court, he did not show up, case close. I won!

2nd one, I accelerated while changing lane, got busted! $175.00

Answer 56

a number of years ago when I was a waiter I worked lunches in a place where a lot of police dept employees ate...cops...detectives...civil employees...one morning on way to work a cop pulled me over walked up to my vehicle handed me a $5.00...said he didnt have any money at lunch the day before and did not want me to think he stiffed me...then started laughing and said "you can breathe now"...I said thanks and told him next time just wait till he was in for lunch again to tip.

Answer 57

Long time ago... I ran a red light early in the AM..taking another gal home from work. Waitress. He just told me to be more careful and let me go with a warning. Whew!!

Answer 58

Yes, About a month ago...twice in one week.

The first ticket I was going 15 miles over the limit...it cost me 130.00.

Second one...10 miles over and it was 90.00.

Needless to say, I have slowed down...some!

Answer 59

about 2 months ago.



I was going 42 in a 35 and he had a hot hair.



of course.



75.00 for the village picnic. cops are too high-strung nowadays.

Answer 60

Several different occasions

Speeding

Most of the time

$70-100

Answer 61

Yes...cop pulled me over and tried to take my car and said it was stolen...it took him 15 mintues to realise he typed in the wrong license plate. He was a jerk and was ready to arrest me. He took forever to check my paperwork....I bet he felt like a idiot afterwards

Answer 62

not me personally but i'm starting to think all the women in the family have a problem with speeding. they've all been pulled over multiple time for it!

Answer 63

Yes about 2 years ago, because I was speeding on an on ramp, but the officer was very nice and let me go with a warning. :)

Answer 64

I have, but it was only to meet for dinner. I have pulled over thousands of people in my Squad car though. Does that count?

Answer 65

long time ago, got a ticket for not wearing a seat belt. paid 22 bucks.

Answer 66

I was always on the other end of it, I was a cop for five years! Good job but not much money involved with it :)

Answer 67

Several years ago for a tailight out and I got off with just a warning

Answer 68

A month ago

Expired plates

yes

$89

Answer 69

when 17 yrs ago

why speeding

igot a ticket

i had to pay $140

Answer 70

yes...



1991, speeding, no

2000, speeding, yes, $150

2006, right turn on red light (they'd just put a sign up saying I can't do that but I had been making right turns on red at that intersection for years). yes, $90

Answer 71

Twice in a year in 2002. Speeding. Yes. $140.00 each.

Answer 72

Several times. It's really expensive and almost impossible to get out of.

Answer 73

Nah

Answer 74

NO I have never been pulled over r by a policeman!

Answer 75

June of this year

speeding down the highway

no..a waring

nothing ..see 3rd answer

Answer 76

On Mother's Day this year. I told him I was headed to dinner that he could come along

Answer 77

3 years ago, speeding, yes, $180

Answer 78

Yes a few times.

No real reason. Profiling.

No ticket

Nada.

Answer 79

yes, I had him wash my tag for me...such a polite officer to let help me out. I wish all our public servert's could be refreshing like he was!

Answer 80

Which time?

Answer 81

Yeah, the last time something more important came up, so he had to run :)

Answer 82

yes, seveal times, several reason ( even the no good reason, meeting quotas) some time i did, most was 276.

Answer 83

I don't drive. My uncale and aunt did but it was just a warning

Answer 84

over the years

speeding and suspicion of DUI

No

Nothing

Answer 85

I'm Mexican-American. Need I say more.

Answer 86

yes

Answer 87

No, thankfully. I am sure I will for no reason eventually though

Answer 88

I can't remember being pulled over by anyone ELSE.

Answer 89

Yes.

speeding.

yes.

don't remember, but it wasn't worth it.

Answer 90

all the time

speeding

yes, for no seat belt

25

Answer 91

nope never have

Answer 92

Uh... maybe *blush*

Answer 93

No

Answer 94

no and i dont plan on it.

Answer 95

no

Answer 96

nope cant drive.. YET...

Answer 97

no !!!!!

sorry !!!!!!!!!! ;-)