lucky stop

[fulsizjeep]

I had a dental appt today in Cortez so drove my GW to work since we could not ride together. After the 2 hour sit for cleaning (argghh) I went and got some cheap gas. $3.73 is cheap? Well, we are paying 3.94 in Mancos. :rolleyes: After the fuel stop, I was waiting to get back on main street, had to wait for pedestrians before I could turn left and got a yellow light. As soon as I was clear to go, I punched the 401, light turned red, hit a puddle on the way across (it rained, yay!) and got sideways. Wouldn't you know there was 2 of Cortez finest in a new Durango right there to see it all. POOH... I could not find my current registration but everything else was in order. I told him I sure didn't mean it and that the tires were wet and I had a locker. He told me I was trying to beat the light. "yes sir, that is what I did" The other fella was standing on the passenger side keeping an eye on me the whole time. Made me nervous. The officer came back and let me go! He did mention those blue dots in my tail lights are no bueno and told me to take it easy. I was ready for the ticket, but relieved. Must be living right or something. :cool: :fsj:

[AlsChopShop]

sounds like my kinda luck. every time i do something fun, the man always happens to be there.

Al

[CROCKETTBOONE]

Seems like a fair and reasonable Officer did right by you. Thats the way our laws shoud be applied.

Yeah those little blue dots in the tail lights are outlawed in all the States, I think. Have been since the 60's (?)

[AlsChopShop]

around here you can only have them if your rig is 30's or earlier i believe, and then they can't exceed a certain size.

Al

[baybilly]

Ya them lockers will get you every time in the rain :rolleyes: so how sideways did you go, been their:eek: i would have giving you a ticket for the blue dots.:lol: :lol:

[fulsizjeep]

I got almost 90* and a little to the left trying to get it calmed down. :p Told the nice officer I had been here 7 years and no one ever told me that about the blue dots. I ain't claiming innocent by any means and know they are illegal in some states. I'm just glad I did not stay on the skinny peddle after straightening it out. :D

[Tonka J200]

This thread is worthless without video!
:D

[baybilly]

now that their was a kodak moment with a dash cam facing you :D

[janie]

Flint, you know I just had to say this.........
:worthless:
:D :D :D

[FSJ Guy]

now that their was a kodak moment with a dash cam facing you :D

We're gonna see him on COPS next. Stay tuned to Fox network!

[The PIG Smith]

Yeah those little blue dots in the tail lights are outlawed in all the States, I think. Have been since the 60's (?)
Wow!
I did not know that!
What is the reasoning behind this?

[Jeepstress]

Sigh. He doesn't even tell me. He waits for me to read it on the forum. :rolleyes:

[originalrecipekenny]

i wanted to put the blue dots in my wagon. dont know why their illegal but i dont need anymore reasons for an officer to harass me. oh yeah, you where "dancing" with you jeep!!! nothing finer:thumbsup:

[79 speedbump]

I think law inforcement uses blue lights on the rear to let other cops know it is one of them. At least on there motor bikes.

[Gambler68]

Hahahhahha dang now if I had been riding shotgun we'd be behind bars :P


Blue lights period are illegal except for LEOs in most states. But I see em all the time, specially on rods. In fact I've told you that Flint :P :P

[68_Gladiator]

call me stupid. what are these blue lights you speak of?

[fulsizjeep]

Hahahhahha dang now if I had been riding shotgun we'd be behind bars :PI actually wondered about that while I was sitting there waiting for my ticket. ;)


Blue lights period are illegal except for LEOs in most states. But I see em all the time, specially on rods. In fact I've told you that Flint :P :PYou wanna set of nice blue dot lens? :p Putting the stock ones back on this weekend. I am sure that nice officer in Cortez won't be so nice if he sees them again.

[Chrome]

call me stupid. what are these blue lights you speak of?

They are made to go into the tail light to give it a "Blueish" effect.

http://www.rpmcat.com/images/G12-5101a.jpg

I found this while searching..

http://www.sammemmolo.com/mississippi_blue_dot_bill.htm

[Chrome]

Flint, whatcha should have told him was "Sheet, you shoulda seen me about 3 blocks back! I never knew you could get something this heavy air born when jumping intersections!" :D

[andy d]

Flint, it is about the only benefit of looking like an old fart. :D The cops think you aren't dangerous.

[fulsizjeep]

Flint, it is about the only benefit of looking like an old fart. :D The cops think you aren't dangerous.I thought about that too! :D He told me this when he let me go: "I had determined I was writing you a ticket for wreckless driving when I pulled you over". So I was thinking if a 20something had been behind the wheel, it would have been so. Still feel lucky. And old. ;)

[710 Burner]

We're gonna see him on COPS next. Stay tuned to Fox network!
Not likely. He had his shirt on.
Those lights are not DOT approved. The city police usually don't say anything about it around here, but the HI-PO's will give you a ticket.
Edit: a little clarification -not DOT approved for "highway use".

[CustomWag]

I thought about that too! :D He told me this when he let me go: "I had determined I was writing you a ticket for wreckless driving when I pulled you over". So I was thinking if a 20something had been behind the wheel, it would have been so. Still feel lucky. And old. ;)

Chalk that one up to a good haircut!
:D

[incommando]

If you are decent to the cop ( I'm not saying sucking Great Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley MoogleyGreat Googley Moogley, just polite & professional,) have a decent driving record, have your ins, etc... up to date, that gives you the best chance of getting out of a ticket most of the time. If it is a stste patrol or some other unit that just writes tickets, your chances of getting out off it do go down some.

[bigun]

I bet he was shocked to see Flint not some kid behind the wheel.