- speeding? nope. I was well within the speed limit
- driving without a license? nope. I had my valid Texas license
- expired registration? nope. Registration valid, as was the insurance and state inspection.
- driving on the tollway without a toll tag? wrong again. tag was clearly visible
So, I didn't know you could give someone a ticket for something that hasn't happened yet. "Ma'am, you weren't speeding now, but I'm sure you will be in the future, so this ticket will become valid when you do. Please go turn yourself in."
Profiling? I may not look Mexican, but clearly - this is profiling.
6 comments:
Landon said you should have taken his badge number and refused to sign the ticket. I agree with him. This story made his little libertarian heart very very angry.
I am very, very angry. I didn't want to be arrested, so I didn't take his badge #, and Violet was screaming in the back seat. (which didn't stop him from looking in the back for smuggled drugs/bodies)
That is just CRAZY! It does sound like what would be happening in Arizona. I'm not sure I would have been able to be a good sport like you.
Refusing to sign a ticket is about the worst thing you can do when stoped by a cop because you can be sited or arrested for not cooperating with a police officer. Even on the ticket it says that signing does not admit guilt and in no way stops you from fighting it.
the officer's name should be written on the ticket. you should at least call and complain.
yes, I called the transit authority. they agreed he shouldn't have pulled me over but told me I needed to call the constable. so I will.
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