Video: passing emergency vehicle citation BS

[bcoop]

Nine times out of ten, when its all set to go to trial, the defendant decides to take a plea.

Maybe in Ft Worth, but not in Dallas. At least, in regards to traaffic tickets. Cops never show up to court in Dallas.

[Snatch Napkin]

On a serious note, anyone who testifies will have to be a qualified expert witness. Be prepared for the opposing attorney to make you look like you barely passed kindergarten.

On a serious note, I would absolutely hope so!!
I have never had any training or education in regards to being a lawyer.
I'm on my phone, so multi-quote is not an option.

All joking aside, I really did put some time in on evaluating the video while it was up. I do know that it is still an estimate and not admissable in court in any shape, form, or fashion.
Using your model of distance and some very basic software, I was actually able to duplicate the process for 33 repititions in an attempt to eliminate human error. I'm pretty confident in my numbers.

It also shows that the officer was not as reckless as previously thought.

[03trubluGT]

To the OP, do another FOI request for the Trooper's AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) information (assuming DPS has GPS).

You will probably have to be specific, like 10 mins prior and after the stop.

[Machx2]

I ended up at a stoplight in the SVO today next to a red Supra. Two cars behind us was a cop. When the light turned green we both crawled away, and short shifted as softly as we could. I could still hear our turbo's and both cars still had loud exhaust. I made sure to stay well under the limit as did the supra, and the cop still tucked in right behind us. and hugged my back bumper like we where felons in waiting. When the supra turned right the cop pulled along side me and shot me the stink eye. He stayed next to me for a block before abruptly accelerating and driving off.
Was it bull shit, maybe. But it's something that I've come to expect. When ever I see a cop I am on my best behavior. I find a higher gear an stay off the loud pedal. had I pulled away from the light with even a little aggression, I'd probably have my own thread about "ftp I got a street racing ticket!"

I have been stopped in the cobra because of an idiot next to me who thought he would take off when the light turned green (tried to race me). I thought I was going to jail that day with the way I was treated for doing nothing wrong.

[03trubluGT]

I ended up at a stoplight in the SVO today next to a red Supra. Two cars behind us was a cop. When the light turned green we both crawled away, and short shifted as softly as we could. I could still hear our turbo's and both cars still had loud exhaust. I made sure to stay well under the limit as did the supra, and the cop still tucked in right behind us. and hugged my back bumper like we where felons in waiting. When the supra turned right the cop pulled along side me and shot me the stink eye. He stayed next to me for a block before abruptly accelerating and driving off.
Was it bull shit, maybe. But it's something that I've come to expect. When ever I see a cop I am on my best behavior. I find a higher gear an stay off the loud pedal. had I pulled away from the light with even a little aggression, I'd probably have my own thread about "ftp I got a street racing ticket!"

I find it hilarious when I see a nice car, and pull up alongside to give it the nod, wave, or thumbs up, the driver won't look at me. Most of the time I have to hit the horn to get their attention.

David (CobraJet69) was in a ride-along with me when we pulled up alongside a VERY nice Ford GT. David and I both gave the driver the wave and we ended up stalking him, I mean talking to him at the next red light. The car only had 1800 miles on it and it was a beaut!

[4bangen]

I ended up at a stoplight in the SVO today next to a red Supra. Two cars behind us was a cop. When the light turned green we both crawled away, and short shifted as softly as we could. I could still hear our turbo's and both cars still had loud exhaust. I made sure to stay well under the limit as did the supra, and the cop still tucked in right behind us. and hugged my back bumper like we where felons in waiting. When the supra turned right the cop pulled along side me and shot me the stink eye. He stayed next to me for a block before abruptly accelerating and driving off.
Was it bull shit, maybe. But it's something that I've come to expect. When ever I see a cop I am on my best behavior. I find a higher gear an stay off the loud pedal. had I pulled away from the light with even a little aggression, I'd probably have my own thread about "ftp I got a street racing ticket!"

[03trubluGT]

We're assuming that the city is going to spend a bunch of money and effort to prosecute this guy. I see the DA throwing it out or making a deal but whatever.


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Now that I'm at a real computer, I can justify my earlier response.

When courts have trials, they already have a jury available. It doesn't cost any more than if the jury sat all day and never heard a case.

Nine times out of ten, when its all set to go to trial, the defendant decides to take a plea.

[03trubluGT]

Traffic was going 27 MPH at the point of the officer's video and I saw a lot of those cars in the lane to the left when they passed the officer. They were likely getting into the open lane to get out from behind the rubber neckers. This creates a rolling road block for the officer which gives the Vette more time to put a gap on him at a respectable speed.

I can also say that the officer only got up to 60 MPH at his fastest, slowed down to 50 MPH on the bridge, went around a group of cars that were still traveling at a slow rate, yet he caught him on the off ramp.

No reckless driving for the Vette needed as there was a considerable amount of time when the officer couldn't even get into traffic.

First off, the trooper did a horrible job of navigating traffic. Second, there's no way in hell that traffic is doing 27 mph, and its even laughable that anyone would think that the trooper topped out at 60 mph. I would guesstimate that the trooper hit at least 85 at the fastest.

So, what do you consider as a "respectable speed" for the Vette? Given the time and distance traveled I would guess that the Vette's speed was at LEAST that of the trooper, if not more.

Oh, and I am probably closer than you since the video was removed.

[Downs]

Are you high?

On life……and the awesomenezz of the interwebz.


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[03trubluGT]

We're assuming that the city is going to spend a bunch of money and effort to prosecute this guy. I see the DA throwing it out or making a deal but whatever.


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Are you high?

[Downs]

We're assuming that the city is going to spend a bunch of money and effort to prosecute this guy. I see the DA throwing it out or making a deal but whatever.


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[Badass2000GT]

You guys a fucking retarded in this thread.

[Cobraman]

Bahahahahaha!!!

The same stop watches that aircraft cops use. Lucky for me, I have a video to consult with so that I can work out an average. This will take out human error to a large percentage. I will also be bringing along all the required documentation of said court approved stop watch.

"Perry maaaaaaaaaaason, again."

[03trubluGT]

Bahahahahaha!!!

The same stop watches that aircraft cops use. Lucky for me, I have a video to consult with so that I can work out an average. This will take out human error to a large percentage. I will also be bringing along all the required documentation of said court approved stop watch.

This does not qualify!



On a serious note, anyone who testifies will have to be a qualified expert witness. Be prepared for the opposing attorney to make you look like you barely passed kindergarten.

[Snatch Napkin]

What timing device are you using?

Does this device met courtroom standards, and what is the last time it was calibrated?

Do you have the calibration records for this device?

Bahahahahaha!!!

The same stop watches that aircraft cops use. Lucky for me, I have a video to consult with so that I can work out an average. This will take out human error to a large percentage. I will also be bringing along all the required documentation of said court approved stop watch.