MainelyGlock
Regular Member
Yesterday I was pulled over by a State Trooper for doing "81" in a 55. I don't want to say a whole lot because this will be going to court eventually, but just know that it was done for personal safety reasons and not recklessness. Anyways, prior to this I had done a lot of reading about what you should/should not to when getting pulled over, especially if you're carrying. This is my first time getting stopped for anything, and I wanted to express my thanks to everyone who shared their stories with LEO's. I was nervous as hell, but felt very prepared should any problems have stemmed from my stop.
Thanks to this website, after seeing the blues light up behind me, I immediately turned off my music and opened up the voice recorder app on my iPhone. I believe I got the entire conversation, which is always nice just in case. I'm glad to report that the trooper was very polite, and only once glanced at my loaded Glock. Never even asked for my CCP (which I gave anyways along with my license). Turns out my proof of insurance with USAA expires MONTHLY (grrr), but he was very good at explaining my options to me and informing me of how to get the fee waived for not having insurance.
Currently, I'm doing a substantial amount of research and will be filing a MFOAA request for his dash-cam footage. I plan on representing myself, partly because I cannot afford a lawyer (and would likely spend more on one than the ticket itself) but also because I feel this will be a good learning opportunity, no matter how it turns out.
So, thanks again!
Thanks to this website, after seeing the blues light up behind me, I immediately turned off my music and opened up the voice recorder app on my iPhone. I believe I got the entire conversation, which is always nice just in case. I'm glad to report that the trooper was very polite, and only once glanced at my loaded Glock. Never even asked for my CCP (which I gave anyways along with my license). Turns out my proof of insurance with USAA expires MONTHLY (grrr), but he was very good at explaining my options to me and informing me of how to get the fee waived for not having insurance.
Currently, I'm doing a substantial amount of research and will be filing a MFOAA request for his dash-cam footage. I plan on representing myself, partly because I cannot afford a lawyer (and would likely spend more on one than the ticket itself) but also because I feel this will be a good learning opportunity, no matter how it turns out.
So, thanks again!