Originally Posted by
Joliet John
Not for speeding. If they see you later, they're SOL.
Evading has to be done before the cop is coming up your *** with lights on. If he's coming towards you, you watch for brake lights as he passes - if you see them, you get lost. If you pass him as he's sitting on the side of the road, if you see his wheels moving, you get lost, quick. If there are no exits or turns close by ... you pull over. You have to know when to go and when to not go. If all you're going to do is haul *** down the road ... you'll end up on World's Dumbest Police Chases.
... and once you're out of sight, you stop somewhere and get out of the car ... gas station, pool hall, bar, McDonald's ... wherever.
Once, I got into the gas station, got a cup of coffee, and walked back out as the cop was rolling in. I sat on the curb and lit a smoke. He came and sat beside me and lit a smoke. He asked if I was trying to get away from him. I said yes. We sat and talked about the car for a bit, then he left.
Seeing this story, I just had to share one. I was radaring on our 3rd busiess street that runs thru a neighborhood. I was stationary, and this guy flies by me, 55 in a 30. I start to go after him, but traffic is heavy, so I have a few cars in between us, and no safe way to pass. There is no shoulder, so I wouldn't use the lights/siren. I watch this guy dodge off a side street, and into a garage, down goes the door. I pull up out front, go to the front door, ring the door bell, the kids answer the door. "Is your Dad at home?" Yes, he just got home...lol.
Yes, he did get a citation, and a warning for his behavior.....especially since he was my neighbor...not a close neighbor, but a neighbor.