Arlington PD question about insurance

[Cooter]

They will lie to your face about that. ask me how I know.

sucks to be you!

[jewozzy]

towing for no insurance is fine... towing for no proof of insurance is bullshit. They can see if you've got insurance or not on their little computer

not true. i can't see if the person has insurance on my computer...

i can ask dispatch but that doesn't always work half the time it says to verify manually.

[Taylor]

Same here. I know the job the boys in blue do is hard. I always try to have everything ready for the officer, with keys out of the ignition in plain sight on the dash. Straight forward, "Yes Officer, No Officer" responses. I know it sounds elementary and all...but treat people how you want to be treated and good things happen. Like not getting expensive tickets just because you were being a dick.

I tried that when I was younger. I was quickly corrected..."I'm a lieutenant!!!" Then was cuffed and arrested after his partner promised me I would get nothing but a ticket. Nowadays I just keep my mouth shut and expect a ticket.

[89stangGT]

Lastly, if anyone would like to ride out and see whats it like on my end; im more then happy to take ya out. Its a good experiance and opens alot of peoples eyes to what its like. PM me if ever interested.

I may have to take you up on that.

[Tannerm]

x2

I don't know why they ask you questions when they can get the answer from their computer. Last time I was stopped, the cop asked me if I had any tickets or arrests. I told him to check his computer.

Hmmm, thats gunna get you far! It was the Officer seeing how forthcoming and honest you are. Believe it or not, honesty and good additude gets you far in violator contacts. At least with me it does.

[jdgregory84]

I'm sure that this has been mentioned, but it's not like it's a city specific law. It's at least state-wide. How would they feel if they got hit by somebody with no insurance having to go through the courts, spending money on a lawyer to sue the person for property damage and medical bills?

It's like telling a thief why stealing is wrong.

[Tannerm]

LOL! We aren't that hi-tech!

We are They be awesome!

[Taylor]

towing for no insurance is fine... towing for no proof of insurance is bullshit. They can see if you've got insurance or not on their little computer

They will lie to your face about that. ask me how I know.

[line-em-up]

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towing for no insurance is fine... towing for no proof of insurance is bullshit. They can see if you've got insurance or not on their little computer

x2

I don't know why they ask you questions when they can get the answer from their computer. Last time I was stopped, the cop asked me if I had any tickets or arrests. I told him to check his computer.

[YALE]

Hmmmm.... surcharges. I've heard of those...

[Treadhead]

The really fucked up part of that deal was they wanted me to sign an electronic signature on his electronic ticketbook! I rolled my eyes over to the more level headed super who then started laughing.

LOL! We aren't that hi-tech!

[Baron Von Crowder]

It is at the discretion of the Officer unless there is a dept policy stating otherwise. Me personally, if the database says it's good I'll give you the benefit of doubt and not write the ticket although I could. But, then again since I know you I would have to write it so there would be no question of impropriety. Sign here please!

The really fucked up part of that deal was they wanted me to sign an electronic signature on his electronic ticketbook! I rolled my eyes over to the more level headed super who then started laughing.

[Big A]

Same here. I know the job the boys in blue do is hard. I always try to have everything ready for the officer, with keys out of the ignition in plain sight on the dash. Straight forward, "Yes Officer, No Officer" responses. I know it sounds elementary and all...but treat people how you want to be treated and good things happen. Like not getting expensive tickets just because you were being a dick.

I don't usually pull the keys out, but other than that I totally agree. Best case you get a little res[ect from a good cop, and worst case you don't give a "bad" cop any reason to harass or write more tickets.

It is at the discretion of the Officer unless there is a dept policy stating otherwise. Me personally, if the database says it's good I'll give you the benefit of doubt and not write the ticket although I could. But, then again since I know you I would have to write it so there would be no question of impropriety. Sign here please!

Lies. All cops are out for revenue, and to inconvenience the public.

[Treadhead]

That is an interesting thing to discuss. I got stopped and had a bigtime argument with an officer and this happened, and it ended with 2 supervisors coming to the stop, after about a half hour. The big issue: my card was expired, I was not listed as lapsed, and I pulled the new card up on my laptop, but had no way to print it. I was showing proof, but it wasnt printed on paper.

In the end, I was releace with a ticket, and I got it dismissed. They still wanted a court fee and processing, but I was able to get that waived. How much proof is justified?

It is at the discretion of the Officer unless there is a dept policy stating otherwise. Me personally, if the database says it's good I'll give you the benefit of doubt and not write the ticket although I could. But, then again since I know you I would have to write it so there would be no question of impropriety. Sign here please!

[Brandon-k]

Anything I can do to put the officer's mind at ease, such as keeping required proof of insurance in my vehicle, carrying my driver's license/CHL, and above all being polite is the way I choose to avoid the pleasure of arrest and impoundment during a traffic stop. It's really simple and it really works.

Same here. I know the job the boys in blue do is hard. I always try to have everything ready for the officer, with keys out of the ignition in plain sight on the dash. Straight forward, "Yes Officer, No Officer" responses. I know it sounds elementary and all...but treat people how you want to be treated and good things happen. Like not getting expensive tickets just because you were being a dick.