[dukey]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'M')ELISSA, Tx —Mark Robinson was driving through downtown Melissa last week when he was pulled over for failing the use his turn signal.
But instead of getting a ticket, the officer took the 24-year-old to jail.
He was booked, strip searched, and sat for 3 hours with criminals. “People talking about using drugs and shooting heroine. They asked me what I was in there for and I said a turn signal violation,” said Robinson.
There aren’t any warrants out for Robinson. In fact he says he’s never been in jail. But he does admit to challenging the officer’s questions during the stop.

[Ferretlover]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('dukey', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'M')ELISSA, Tx — Mark Robinson was driving through downtown Melissa last week when he was pulled over for failing the use his turn signal. ...

[Denny]

There are always two sides to every story. I'd like to hear or read the officer's version. Somehow, I doubt we are seeing the dawn of a fascist state in Melissa TX.

[ColossalContrarian]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Denny', 'T')here are always two sides to every story. I'd like to hear or read the officer's version. Somehow, I doubt we are seeing the dawn of a fascist state in Melissa TX.

[PenultimateManStanding]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('dukey', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'H')e was booked, strip searched, and sat for 3 hours with criminals. “People talking about using drugs and shooting heroine. They asked me what I was in there for and I said a turn signal violation,” said Robinson.

[jasonraymondson]

Basically the stupid fucker got smart with a cop who was just doing his job, he copped at attitude, the cop probably had a bad day and decided to teach the stupid wet behind the ears fucker a listen.

[Dreamtwister]

This, ladies and gentlemen, is why it is a 100% certainty that America is decending into a police state.

It's not because of the incessant sprawl of federal "authority". It's not because of the arrogant "enforcement" officers.

It's the obsequious toads that will find any excuse to defend them.

[jasonraymondson]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Dreamtwister', 'T')his, ladies and gentlemen, is why it is a 100% certainty that America is decending into a police state.
It's not because of the incessant sprawl of federal "authority". It's not because of the arrogant "enforcement" officers.
It's the obsequious toads that will find any excuse to defend them.

[ColossalContrarian]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('jasonraymondson', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Dreamtwister', 'T')his, ladies and gentlemen, is why it is a 100% certainty that America is decending into a police state.
It's not because of the incessant sprawl of federal "authority". It's not because of the arrogant "enforcement" officers.
It's the obsequious toads that will find any excuse to defend them.

[Tyler_JC]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('jasonraymondson', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Dreamtwister', 'T')his, ladies and gentlemen, is why it is a 100% certainty that America is decending into a police state.
It's not because of the incessant sprawl of federal "authority". It's not because of the arrogant "enforcement" officers.
It's the obsequious toads that will find any excuse to defend them.

[uNkNowN ElEmEnt]

Well, there is always the question as to where the infraction occurred.

In a large majority of jurisdictions any "choice" made by a driver requires that you "signal" your intent to other drivers. Even in the case of chooing to veer (not turn) off to the right to change roads.

But since the reasoning behind using a signal is to clearly communicate your intent/actions to other motorists, some would argue that it isn't strictly necessary for others to know that is what you are doing to avoid an accident when there are not cars in your immediate vicinity.

Therre are a lot of grey areas. By that definition does changing lanes when there are no cars around (ie: close to you) constitute an infraction. and what about head lights. at what point should you dim your highbeams for oncoming traffic: the minute you see them or once they are within 500 meters.

[jasonraymondson]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('ColossalContrarian', 'M')outhing off because of a turn signal violation, who wouldn't?

[ColossalContrarian]

What kind of country do we live in where you can’t challenge LEO? Have you heard of the Bill of Rights?

[dukey]

submit or get tasered

[ColossalContrarian]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Tyler_JC', 'I')n case you missed the line:
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', '[')b]But he does admit to challenging the officer's questions during the stop.

[Ferretlover]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('jasonraymondson', 'T')here is a big fucking difference between a police state and a cop having a little fun with a smart ass

[jasonraymondson]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Ferretlover', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('jasonraymondson', 'T')here is a big fucking difference between a police state and a cop having a little fun with a smart ass

[ColossalContrarian]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('GASMON', 'F')ew months ago I was doing 50 in a 30 zone. Didn't notice the police car behind me. On come the lights & sirens. When stopped, officer asked "what's the rush ?", I instantly apologised, didn't try any excuses, admitted my offence, expected the consequences.
Well, after a 10 minute talk on the dangers of speeding, fully safety checking my car, computer checking my licence, car insurance etc, officer gave me a "verbal", and bid me good day.
There's good uns 'n bad uns in all walks of life.
Gasmon