I'm sick of the sob stories!

rwwong · 05-31-2007, 05:13 PM

I'm sick of reading these sob stories of people breaking the law and whining about having to pay the fine. The laws are in place to protect us, I'm not saying I'm perfect, but why blatantly break the law. And why cry about a $100 ticket? If you're so worried about it, then you must be young, or irresponsible. Some people need to hold themselves more accountable.

ALPINE6SPD · 05-31-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rwwong

I'm sick of reading these sob stories of people breaking the law and whining about haveing to pay the fine. The laws are in place to protect us, I'm not saying I'm perfect, but why blatantly break the law. And why cry about a $100 ticket? If you're so worried about it, than you must be young, or irresponsible. Some people need to hold thereselves more accountable.

I agree X10000000000000000000

And they all say a stupid cop pulled me over. The cop is not stupid for doing his job your the dumbass because you knew then rules and BROKE them.

ejazbmw · 05-31-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

And they all say a stupid cop pulled me over. The cop is not stupid for doing his job your the dumbass because you knew then rules and BROKE them.

+1

i learned my lesson the first time getting pulled over for no front plate but i never complained i knew i broke the law and respected the cop for doing his job.....

NPDAN · 05-31-2007, 05:21 PM

Agree 1000 % you know it going into it... Deal with it when your dealt.

rwwong · 05-31-2007, 05:27 PM

Good, I'm glad I'm not the only one!

fire-n-ice · 05-31-2007, 05:42 PM

Oh, you're not the only one! I couldn't agree MORE!!

uhaulball · 05-31-2007, 05:45 PM

....this one time a stupid cop pulled me over for driving 50 in a 40.

i hate cops, no sobbing here, just some pure hatred.

(cuz that was my first and only ticket. ended up with a 145$ fine and 4 points on my license, that mofo)

Autobot · 05-31-2007, 05:47 PM

AMEN my Brotha

Walked U · 05-31-2007, 06:13 PM

Im not fond of cops, but I dont hate them.

I have a few friends that are police officers. So its all good.

Remember, "you pay to play."

just4kickz · 05-31-2007, 06:16 PM

haha... *shrugs* never gotten a ticket... so never had a chance to complain.

shragon · 05-31-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by uhaulball

....this one time a stupid cop pulled me over for driving 50 in a 40.

i hate cops, no sobbing here, just some pure hatred.

(cuz that was my first and only ticket. ended up with a 145$ fine and 4 points on my license, that mofo)

i got a ticket for going 55 in a 50 once. was pretty lame.

but anyway, i agree with you guys on the most part.

mosport70 · 05-31-2007, 06:41 PM

Not fond of cops since I find many here break the same traffic laws they are supposed to enforce (speeding, red light runs, roll though stop sign, no signalling, etc).

However, if I a break a law knowingly then I have no one to blame but myself.

The laws and enforcement of them are the only thing keeping us from anarchy (think Iraq or Somalia). Quite frankly, the slow breakdown of societal norms and lack of respect for the laws of this country is frightening.

fire-n-ice · 05-31-2007, 08:51 PM

Driving sports cars is just begging for a ticket. You can't help yourself, you MUST occasionally push the envelope. It's not that that we're talking about. It's those who push the envelope, get caught and then bitch about it.

I speed on occasion and recently discovered the joy of barefoot driving - both of which are against the law here in GA. If I get busted, tough shit, I'll take my medicine and shut up.

I agree though that 5 or 10 over is ridiculous. However, bear in mind sometimes it's a statement. I got a ticket once years ago for going 40 in a 35. A child had just been killed by a speeding driver two weeks before and they were NOT playing games. There may be extenuating circumstances such as that which you may not be aware of. Just be careful and use reasonable discretion. Most police officers are damn good people just making a living.

Couch · 05-31-2007, 09:06 PM

I agree.

I recently got a parking ticket, WHILE I WAS IN THE CAR.

The cop said he didn't like my attitude, which I did give him one. But not until after he said that.

I paid the $65 ticket and moved on. One of my dads HPD buddies said it all had to do with me being a young guy in a BMW.

He was the first cop I've ever had an issue with.

fire-n-ice · 05-31-2007, 09:26 PM

Yea, unfortunately Couch, you will encounter those. Like all professions, there are bad apples in every crop. I'm sorry you had a negative experience. Just don't be bitter to them all, when you need them, they are a blessing to see coming!

SES_D · 05-31-2007, 10:39 PM

Some cops are dicks. Some are as coo & chill as ever.

Just go with the flow...

05-31-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SES_D

Some cops are dicks. Some are as coo & chill as ever.

Just go with the flow...

yeahh some cops are dicks.. like when u got pulled over for not stoppin at a stop sign :P

poor you

epbrown · 05-31-2007, 10:47 PM

I don't have a problem with the police - I have a problem with the laws. Too often, the laws aren't here to protect us, they're here to generate revenue. I'm curious how my car not having a front plate endangers my fellow citizens.

ctgazer · 05-31-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Walked U

Im not fond of cops, but I dont hate them.

I have a few friends that are police officers. So its all good.

Remember, "you pay to play."

only if you get caught...

i do not condone street racing or any other illegal activity.

SES_D · 05-31-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by stephiee xO

yeahh some cops are dicks.. like when u got pulled over for not stoppin at a stop sign :P

poor you

omg, I HATE ALL NJ COPS. fucken pricks.
A dumbass cop was a block away (long block) with a blind spot. He saw me NOT STOP for a stop sign when I did. Saw an opportunity to give a CA guy a ticket, and did.

That story is worth complaining about. But as for the ones about speeding and actually breaking the law...then nah, just deal with it.

canucklion · 05-31-2007, 11:20 PM

I like this thread, agree 100%

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Originally Posted by rwwong

I'm sick of reading these sob stories of people breaking the law and whining about having to pay the fine. The laws are in place to protect us, I'm not saying I'm perfect, but why blatantly break the law. And why cry about a $100 ticket? If you're so worried about it, than you must be young, or irresponsible. Some people need to hold themselves more accountable.

05-31-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SES_D

omg, I HATE ALL NJ COPS. fucken pricks.
A dumbass cop was a block away (long block) with a blind spot. He saw me NOT STOP for a stop sign when I did. Saw an opportunity to give a CA guy a ticket, and did.

That story is worth complaining about. But as for the ones about speeding and actually breaking the law...then nah, just deal with it.

he didnt know yu were from CA... lol dummy

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fire-n-ice Lieutenant 20 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	Driving sports cars is just begging for a ticket. You can't help yourself, you MUST occasionally push the envelope. It's not that that we're talking about. It's those who push the envelope, get caught and then bitch about it. I speed on occasion and recently discovered the joy of barefoot driving - both of which are against the law here in GA. If I get busted, tough shit, I'll take my medicine and shut up. I agree though that 5 or 10 over is ridiculous. However, bear in mind sometimes it's a statement. I got a ticket once years ago for going 40 in a 35. A child had just been killed by a speeding driver two weeks before and they were NOT playing games. There may be extenuating circumstances such as that which you may not be aware of. Just be careful and use reasonable discretion. Most police officers are damn good people just making a living.
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Couch Colonel 142 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I agree. I recently got a parking ticket, WHILE I WAS IN THE CAR. The cop said he didn't like my attitude, which I did give him one. But not until after he said that. I paid the $65 ticket and moved on. One of my dads HPD buddies said it all had to do with me being a young guy in a BMW. He was the first cop I've ever had an issue with.
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fire-n-ice Lieutenant 20 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	Yea, unfortunately Couch, you will encounter those. Like all professions, there are bad apples in every crop. I'm sorry you had a negative experience. Just don't be bitter to them all, when you need them, they are a blessing to see coming!
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epbrown Colonel 60 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I don't have a problem with the police - I have a problem with the laws. Too often, the laws aren't here to protect us, they're here to generate revenue. I'm curious how my car not having a front plate endangers my fellow citizens.
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