Why don't cops use blinkers?

Question

Among other things. I swear they are so cocky they think they are above the law. Can I make a citizens arrest when I see them not obeying the laws of the road?

Answer 1

Cops are generally exempt from many of the traffic laws. Some states its when they are responding to calls and/or pursuing suspects. Other states they're exempt as long as they are working in an authorized police vehicle. Either way they are not accountable for not signaling unless they cause an accident. The thing is you don't know when they are responding to calls or not, so good luck with that citizens arrest. Better yet just contact the police department, it will save you butt.

As far as having a problem with the police not using their directionals, deal with it. Its such a small damn issue that you are only whining. Or you could start a coalition and contact you legislators and maybe they will appeal the laws that help the police protect us.

Answer 2

Not sure where you live but our police are really awesome. They use blinkers, they even do the correct speed limit.

You can make a citizen's arrest but only providing you've got witnesses in your favour. Otherwise you come across as being malevolent and the police wo't take too kindly to that kind of thing. Also, in makig the arrest, you need to actually catch them! How would you suggest pulling over a police-car?

Answer 3

you can make a citizens arrest but wait until you get pulled over for something and then notify them that they failed to signal 100ft before the intersection.

yes they do need to follow the law. They have to set an example and they are subject to all traffic laws unless those red and blues are flashing then they can stretch them.

Answer 4

I had the same questions a year or two ago after I almost got hit by a cop going through the intersection when he had a red light. I asked him why cops can do like 50 mph with lights off, etc. He explained that there are degrees of calls and what the call, calls for. I still wasn't convinced. I think it's bull that they can do whatever they please, but when you really need a cop, they're never around. When you don't need one, they're usually pulling you over.

Answer 5

were are not above the law, we merely enforce it the best we can, and no you cannot arrest a cop, and we dont use blinkers, i do, but there are times i dont u shouldnt be that close to me or my car anyway,

tailgating, ;-)

Answer 6

Why don't they follow most driving laws? In our area it is illegal to drive while talking on the cell phone, but we constantly see them driving around talking on the cell phone. We aren't allowed to speed, but they can without having their lights or sirens on. I guess those who enforce the law think they can choose to not obey the law.

Answer 7

Yeah, you make a citizens arrest, then the burglar or whatever has you done for assault! Well thats what happens in UK.

Answer 8

I hope you mean while they're just driving around town, not responding to calls. Because if you're referencing to when they're heading to a call, they don't exactly have the time to worry about whether or not they used a turn signal.

Answer 9

yeah...that would be entertaining to watch someone try to make a citizens arrest on a police officer. i would pay money to see that. but unfortunately i dont think you can do that without getting in trouble. and they dont use blinkers cuz they wont get in any trouble if they dont. bastards!

Answer 10

i hate that. just cuz theyre cops they think they rule the world n can do watever they want but when a citizen duz a lil tiny thing wrong they'll be glad to give them a ticket or watever.