just saw a cop with a headlight out.

[TEAMJACOB]

We're you in the left hand lane? If so slower traffic needs to move over.

I agree. And was there traffic? You should be aware of your what's in your rear view. IF you see a car coming, move over.

[Sean88gt]

Concerned perpetrator "Sir, did you realize you had a taillight out?"

Law-breaking officer "Piss off, I'm in search of revenue!"

Concerned perpetrator unholstering Radio Shack taser "STOP RESISTING SIR!!!"

Law-breaking officer "AWHWHWHHWHWH......<thud>"

Concerned perpetrator "I pay your salary, you pay the light bill <insert The Who and some homeless guy screaming>"

[LANTIRN]

I used to like cops ok, and then over time I stopped trusting them and disliked them more and more. When I started hanging out here with the constant barrage of FTP stories, it gave me more and more reason to say fuck the police. I can't remember the last time I heard of an officer, locally or nationally, doing something good, but hardly a day goes by I don't hear of some arrogant prick thinking he is above the law. Some of the cops on this forum don't help their case much either; seems like every time someone on here posts a story about seeing a cop doing something wrong, a forum cop posts links to legislation and saying "no, cops can do that see we don't follow the laws you do". And I used to want to be a cop years ago before I woke up and realized during the application process that I did not want to be part of an organization that is supposed to protect rights but thinks they are above them.

[Lone Sailor]

I used to like cops ok, and then over time I stopped trusting them and disliked them more and more. When I started hanging out here with the constant barrage of FTP stories, it gave me more and more reason to say fuck the police. I can't remember the last time I heard of an officer, locally or nationally, doing something good, but hardly a day goes by I don't hear of some arrogant prick thinking he is above the law. Some of the cops on this forum don't help their case much either; seems like every time someone on here posts a story about seeing a cop doing something wrong, a forum cop posts links to legislation and saying "no, cops can do that see we don't follow the laws you do". And I used to want to be a cop years ago before I woke up and realized during the application process that I did not want to be part of an organization that is supposed to protect rights but thinks they are above them.

LMFAO!!! I wonder why!

[03trubluGT]

They'll replace the entire car just because a headlight is out? No wonder they need to write so many tickets.

You don't notice headlights out during the daytime, and most fleet operations only work days. So, you might have to deadline the car until it can be fixed.

[The King]

I used to like cops ok, and then over time I stopped trusting them and disliked them more and more. When I started hanging out here with the constant barrage of FTP stories, it gave me more and more reason to say fuck the police. I can't remember the last time I heard of an officer, locally or nationally, doing something good, but hardly a day goes by I don't hear of some arrogant prick thinking he is above the law. Some of the cops on this forum don't help their case much either; seems like every time someone on here posts a story about seeing a cop doing something wrong, a forum cop posts links to legislation and saying "no, cops can do that see we don't follow the laws you do". And I used to want to be a cop years ago before I woke up and realized during the application process that I did not want to be part of an organization that is supposed to protect rights but thinks they are above them.

You base your real-world opinions on posts in this forum, specifically the Back Porch?

Pathetic

[03trubluGT]

I used to like cops ok, and then over time I stopped trusting them and disliked them more and more. When I started hanging out here with the constant barrage of FTP stories, it gave me more and more reason to say fuck the police. I can't remember the last time I heard of an officer, locally or nationally, doing something good, but hardly a day goes by I don't hear of some arrogant prick thinking he is above the law. Some of the cops on this forum don't help their case much either; seems like every time someone on here posts a story about seeing a cop doing something wrong, a forum cop posts links to legislation and saying "no, cops can do that see we don't follow the laws you do". And I used to want to be a cop years ago before I woke up and realized during the application process that I did not want to be part of an organization that is supposed to protect rights but thinks they are above them.

This is what happens when you ignore the good and are consumed by the hatred.

[Sean88gt]

You don't notice headlights out during the daytime, and most fleet operations only work days. So, you might have to deadline the car until it can be fixed.

Ignorance is no excuse.

[SMKR]

This is what happens when you ignore the good and are consumed by the hatred.

early saturday morning what was going on at the 20 or 30/35W exchange up on top with all those wreckers and FWPD? (if you know)

[helosailor]

This is what happens when you ignore the good and are consumed by the hatred.

Obi Wan, is that you?

[03trubluGT]

Ignorance is no excuse.

People usually don't drive around with the headlights on during the day.

[racrguy]

That just says that they have to be inspected and meet the same requirements. There are exemptions covered elsewhere in the Transportation Code, so keep digging.



Hardly a burn because it's incorrect.


The exemptions allow officers to work contrary with existing regulations to perform duties. How else would it be legal for officers to speed to catch speeders, run red lights in a pursuit, or block traffic on the freeway for an accident? Try doing these things in a personal vehicle and there will be consequences. I've seen posts about you guys bitching about police cars with limo tint, when we can't have that on our personal cars. How do you think the squad cars get inspected with limo tint? Becuase there is an exemption.

I'm not saying that it's allright to drive around with one headlight, because it isn't. That car should be deadlined and fixed. Same with any other light on the car. If the police are going to cite people for equipment, then theirs should work too.

We've already been in this situation once. I've proven what I say is true, now it's your turn to prove what you say is true. I'm not going to dig through the Texas statute to prove your point. Originally the burden of proof was on me to prove what I say, I have, now it's your turn to prove me wrong. And "nu-uh," which is essentially your response here, is not an acceptable rebuttal.

And, like Evil Sean said, ignorance isn't an excuse. How many times have you heard "I didn't know that was against the law" and you still got somebody for it?

[racrguy]

People usually don't drive around with the headlights on during the day.

Headlight laws do not say they aren't applicable in the daytime.

[Lone Sailor]

People usually don't drive around with the headlights on during the day.

Unless the vehicle has DRL's.

[Lone Sailor]

Headlight laws do not say they aren't applicable in the daytime.

IIRC you are only required to have them on in the daytime if it is raining.