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As a long ago former law enforcement officer my take is based on why I would pull someone over. It was hardly ever the car they were driving vs the way they were driving it. Over aggressive actions or just plain safety issues were always primary. Speeding was more in context to traffic flow unless it was clearly out of bounds speeds that just plain risked others. That usually was around 20+ over the posted speed give or take the leeway 3-5mph most people get. Risky moves right in front of me when it should be obvious I was there just made me think the driver was stupid or distracted which was a double whammy reason to stop them. I can honestly say I never pulled anyone over just because of the vehicle they were driving but we all can point to times when someone driving a very expensive car doing ridiculous things full deserved everything we could throw at them if their attitude matched their actions.
Had my V8s for 7 months and so far just have had appreciating stares, the occasional wave and head turns. Fingers crossed that continues.
Had my V8s for 7 months and so far just have had appreciating stares, the occasional wave and head turns. Fingers crossed that continues.
With all the stupidity I witness on a daily basis regardless of whether it's a $5K or a $500K car, it's a target-rich environment.
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#23
Originally Posted by Mbourne
As a long ago former law enforcement officer my take is based on why I would pull someone over. It was hardly ever the car they were driving vs the way they were driving it. Over aggressive actions or just plain safety issues were always primary. Speeding was more in context to traffic flow unless it was clearly out of bounds speeds that just plain risked others. That usually was around 20+ over the posted speed give or take the leeway 3-5mph most people get. Risky moves right in front of me when it should be obvious I was there just made me think the driver was stupid or distracted which was a double whammy reason to stop them. I can honestly say I never pulled anyone over just because of the vehicle they were driving but we all can point to times when someone driving a very expensive car doing ridiculous things full deserved everything we could throw at them if their attitude matched their actions.
Had my V8s for 7 months and so far just have had appreciating stares, the occasional wave and head turns. Fingers crossed that continues.
Had my V8s for 7 months and so far just have had appreciating stares, the occasional wave and head turns. Fingers crossed that continues.
Originally Posted by Ubad2
Back when I had my BMW M5 with DINAN S3 package, I was driving home going down my road. It is a lake front community with most homes facing the lake. Many of the residents jog around the lake road and as I was going approx. 20 mph a husband and wife were jogging and the super loud exhaust on my BMW made the jogger guy yell at me, saying... Hey, slow the hell down. Again, I'm only doing about 20 mph but the exhaust screams like a NASCAR vehicle . I stopped my car to see just how much of a tough guy he is, he wouldn't look at me and instead his spouse took over the argument and tried to scold me about the sound of my BMW. It's something I'll never forget. My point, the RType will attract negative attention from police and residents but I say, who cares !!!!
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I like to think I drive quickly, but responsibly. Fast, but not stupid. I've never been pulled in either Jag, but I wouldn't be in a position to complain if it happened. I always remember the sign I saw years ago - something to the effect of "Instead of complaining about the time you got caught, remember all the times you didn't." I may be fortunate (around here) that the e-Type is Carolina blue; however, the f-Type is bright salsa. I do get occasional comments about the color conflict. I just respond that I have the "UNC" plate so people won't get the wrong idea about me.
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