...reluctant to ENFORCE traffic laws?
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quote:Originally posted by excelman:
Could be they don't see minor traffic infractions that are not causing danger to anyone as cause to get free money from people.
quote:Originally posted by dogsoldier0513:quote:Originally posted by excelman:
Could be they don't see minor traffic infractions that are not causing danger to anyone as cause to get free money from people.
I don't consider running traffic lights or STOP signs 'minor infractions'. Nor do I consider going 15+ mph over posted speed limits 'minor infractions'.
quote:Originally posted by dogsoldier0513:quote:Originally posted by excelman:
Could be they don't see minor traffic infractions that are not causing danger to anyone as cause to get free money from people.
I don't consider running traffic lights or STOP signs 'minor infractions'. Nor do I consider going 15+ mph over posted speed limits 'minor infractions'.
quote:Originally posted by RoadHawg:quote:Originally posted by dogsoldier0513:quote:Originally posted by excelman:
Could be they don't see minor traffic infractions that are not causing danger to anyone as cause to get free money from people.
I don't consider running traffic lights or STOP signs 'minor infractions'. Nor do I consider going 15+ mph over posted speed limits 'minor infractions'.
Have you been on Florence Blvd. or Cox Creek Parkway lately?
It isn't just Sheffield.
I'm ready to vote for $2500 driving schools and stricter licensing requirements.
quote:Originally posted by zippadeedoodah:
I'll preface this by saying that I know nothing of the back-story on this. However, occasionally police officers are on their way to other calls; some emergencies, others not so much. It would fry me when I was on my way to a call or to court and see someone do something really, really stupid behind the wheel and I couldn't take any action on it.
Of course, he might be on his way to a convenient toilet or to get a hot donut and coffee, but sometimes there are good reasons.
But if you're ever asked, "Have you been drinking? Your eyes are red", you should probably resist saying "Have you been eating Krispy Kremes? Your eyes are glazed."
quote:Originally posted by monster:
running lights and stop signs IS a big deal. I had a cousin who was killed by a guy who was "just trying to beat the light", coz he was late for work. now, I don't have my cousin. people around here do that crap all the time, and they usually don't even make it under during yellow. I'm sorry, but thats a pet peeve of mine now.
quote:Originally posted by dogsoldier0513:quote:Originally posted by monster:
running lights and stop signs IS a big deal. I had a cousin who was killed by a guy who was "just trying to beat the light", coz he was late for work. now, I don't have my cousin. people around here do that crap all the time, and they usually don't even make it under during yellow. I'm sorry, but thats a pet peeve of mine now.
Ever seen the aftermath of a log truck hitting a mini van full of folks....just because the log truck driver didn't want to wait for a 2-minute light? Ever helped EMTs pick up body parts of children....killed when an idiot ran a STOP sign at twice the posted speed limit?
quote:Originally posted by DixieChik:
I cannot answer your question Dogsoldier, but I don't believe that Krispy Kreme or any other food venue is the problem with police officers not doing more about the traffic in our area. I think our officers are underpaid and underappreciated for the things that they do for us. If they are not in your area -- they are in another area -- patrolling, monitoring or doing their job to protect and serve. It is rare to see vehicles back at the station "just hanging out" or something to that affect. I assume that it is like Blues said -- they are watching but have not seen overt breaking the law. Most officers do have a small window that they allow over the speed limit before they write you a ticket.
I think Sheffield just lost an officer or two to retirement and moving -- maybe they will have a position for you DogSoldier -- I think you'd make a great LEO in our area!
quote:Originally posted by dogsoldier0513:
I applied 3 times with SPD. I'm over-qualified. As it stands, I have a good job, now.
quote:Originally posted by catgotmytongue:
Many officers do get out everyday and enforce the traffic laws. I know a great number of LEO's from all 4 cities. I hear the same complaint from all of them. If they get out and write a great # of citations, they are asked to dismiss approximately half of them. The mayor is asking, Mr. or Mrs. so-and-so from the Civil Service Board, a council member, a fellow officer. It reaches the point where if you attend certain churches, civic organizations, etc., people feel they are above the law. Why should JoE ShMoe have to pay his ticket simply b/c he lives in the trailer park and knows no one?? Any small wonder officers get frustrated and throw up their hands in defeat??
quote:Originally posted by fhantom309_35660:
Dogsoldier, that is really funny that you not being from the area originally and you have noticed this.