Video: passing emergency vehicle citation BS

[Broncojohnny]

You guys are drunk if you think traffic in the video was moving anywhere near 50 mph.

I could tell watching that vid that traffic was really slow. That is why I would have dismissed it. Looks like traffic was already slower than required, and he is obviously trying to get over, on top of it. He is guilty of driving a Corvette. Don't care if he is a jackass or not. If that was a citable offense this entire website would fill the gap in DPDs budget for the next ten years.

[mikec]

Good luck with it man! Hope you beat it, let us know...

[quikag]

Literal black and white interpretation of the law is you'll likely have to pay that ticket, as you clearly were not under 20mph of the posted limit, based on the speed of the vehicles in the other two lanes. Your only available argument is going to hinge on saying the other two lanes also slowed, which will be hard to sell...

Bottom line is that you jumped on it after passing him and had the bad luck that he was clearing that stop when you did it. He no doubt took it as a challenge, and you lost.

All the traffic was below 50mph. I know it's hard to tell on the video, but traffic was very slow through there due to the heavy volume and the onlooker slowdown. I'm sure there is a scientific way to evaluate speed based on the hash marks, but it really shouldn't matter as the cop didn't radar me, so how does he know I was going over 50mph? He doesn't, which is why I think the citation won't hold up in court. I guess we will see though.

[Badass2000GT]

Judging by the tape you were speeding or close to the limit. Did not vacate the lane, then sped away at a high rate of speed. Your case and argument is not in line with the video proof

Speeding at the beginning of the video or whiling the cop was chasing him?

[mikec]

At :02 look at the blue VW. Now watch at :51 and there is the blue vw again. Dude you were hauling ass, after you got past him at least....

Look at the white suburban at 42 and the suv two cars back at 40. Those were in front of and behind him when he passed. It took almost a full minute after we see those two again for the cop to catch him.

Where on the video was reckless driving besides the DPS trooper? I accelerated back up to the speed limit and took my normal exit at Beltline. You can see my car entering the toll booth towards the end of the video.

It doesn't matter at all anyway since my citation allegedly happened within the first 5 seconds of the video when "I blew past him". <--- those were the troopers words when he pulled me over.

In looking at the video you were in an open spot and could have pulled an asshole move to go all the way in. That said I would have probably thought that was far enough over too.

Literal black and white interpretation of the law is you'll likely have to pay that ticket, as you clearly were not under 20mph of the posted limit, based on the speed of the vehicles in the other two lanes. Your only available argument is going to hinge on saying the other two lanes also slowed, which will be hard to sell...

Bottom line is that you jumped on it after passing him and had the bad luck that he was clearing that stop when you did it. He no doubt took it as a challenge, and you lost.

[Badass2000GT]

Why does the cop have music playing? I guess that is why cops are so damn slow to crime scenes cause they can't hear the dispatch radio. I would for sure point that out to the judge once you lose this case.

[G..]

Judging by the tape you were speeding or close to the limit. Did not vacate the lane, then sped away at a high rate of speed. Your case and argument is not in line with the video proof

I disagree completely. Speed limit was 70mph and I was below 50mph. Traffic was heavy and I made an attempt to get over to no avail due to the Pathfinder blocking me. I passed the trooper and immediately sped back up. He heard my car because it's louder than most cars with the exhaust valves open. I did not violate the statue he cited me for and that's the truth.

Transportation Code § 545.157

"(a) On approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle using visual signals that meet the requirements of Sections 547.305 and 547.702, or a stationary tow truck using equipment authorized by Section 547.305(d), an operator, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall:
(1) vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or tow truck when driving on a highway with two or more lanes traveling in the direction of the emergency vehicle or tow truck; or
(2) slow to a speed not to exceed:
(A) 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour or more; or
(B) five miles per hour when the posted speed limit is less than 25 miles per hour."

[quikag]

there is no excuse to not get into another lane of travel long before you get to them, or slow to 20 below limit. In this instance you did neither, then you layed into it thinking he was busy and you have a vette, he wouldnt come after you. That tape justifys the officers citation and you will likely get full charge in court. Your better off not fighting this and just paying.

I disagree completely. Speed limit was 70mph and I was below 50mph. Traffic was heavy and I made an attempt to get over to no avail due to the Pathfinder blocking me. I passed the trooper and immediately sped back up. He heard my car because it's louder than most cars with the exhaust valves open. I did not violate the statue he cited me for and that's the truth.

Transportation Code § 545.157

"(a) On approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle using visual signals that meet the requirements of Sections 547.305 and 547.702, or a stationary tow truck using equipment authorized by Section 547.305(d), an operator, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall:
(1) vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or tow truck when driving on a highway with two or more lanes traveling in the direction of the emergency vehicle or tow truck; or
(2) slow to a speed not to exceed:
(A) 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit when the posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour or more; or
(B) five miles per hour when the posted speed limit is less than 25 miles per hour."

[G..]

there is no excuse to not get into another lane of travel long before you get to them, or slow to 20 below limit. In this instance you did neither, then you layed into it thinking he was busy and you have a vette, he wouldnt come after you. That tape justifys the officers citation and you will likely get full charge in court. Your better off not fighting this and just paying.

[Chopped54]

I thought the front plate law was omitted this year by mistake and not really enforceable?

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/traffic/texas-lawmakers-accidentally-omit-2-license-plate-law-011112

[03trubluGT]

I made a general comment- you made sure to quote me and pop off some shit, faggot. I cannot make a post in a FTP thread without you making a fucking retort. Now go polish that tin badge, jackboot.

Stevo

You just hate being my bitch. Live with it.

[stevo]

Check again dickhead, I was here first.

I made a general comment- you made sure to quote me and pop off some shit, faggot. I cannot make a post in a FTP thread without you making a fucking retort. Now go polish that tin badge, jackboot.

Stevo

[TENGRAM]

I'm guessing you used the same tact with the officer that you have used in this thread...

[MstangsBware]

I'm pretty much FTP, but you did drive like an asshole right past a cop. Maybe it wasn't technically illegal... but maybe it was... and your loud exhaust got you the wrong kind of attention this time.

Your lawyer will probably be able to get you out of it. But at the end of the day you had to spend a little money because you acted like an ass. Carry on!

I fail to see how he was driving like an asshole past the cop...He slowed down, tried to get over then got back on it after he was passed the cop. I fail to see why he was ticketed.

I do agree that he was hauling balls after getting past the cop but that is not what is at question at this point.

Another thing I hate is when cops pick the busiest fucking area to decide to pull people over. This does nothing more than cause more problems as dip shits love slamming on there brakes when they see a cop or like to slow down 20 under even if they are in the outside lane.