Lying Police Officers!

[Que]

Could this been a "fishing expedition" about creating a pretext to stop you and interact with you so he could check up on you?

Nah, I doubt it. He had me cold and chose not to give me a ticket, for whatever reason. The police around here are pretty hard on the students, but are kind of lenient on the older folks.

 

[Que]

Very nice bike.

Thanks!

 

[bigbaloo95]

Congrats on the bike and the close call. I've had those "how did I not get a ticket" encounters too. It pays to be nice to the officers I've found.

 

[oldpink]

Congrats on the bike and the close call. I've had those "how did I not get a ticket" encounters too. It pays to be nice to the officers I've found.

No doubt.
Just a few months ago, I got pulled over as I got to the bottom of the off ramp from I-70 to IN-3 right at late dusk.
The deputy who got out strolled up and politely told me that I hadn't turned on my headlights.
Rather than having a cow and braying about "muh ryeeeeeets," I just (genuinely embarrassed at my mistake) flipped my lights on right away.
I thanked him and he gave me a thumbs up and got right back in his car.
Grand total delay of about 30 seconds and I was on my way again...no ticket, not even a warning, just a reminder to do what's best for me and other drivers.
Imagine that.