A safety precaution in how many states?? *77 call on your cell phone for advice to not stop for any unmarked car with flashing lights.
2006-10-26 23:43:57 · 7 answers · asked by Alice M. P 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
It's *77 here in Virginia. It is short for *SP. It's the State Highway Patrol's non-emergency number for just such an occasion. If you're a woman driving alone at night, and you've got an unmarked car trying to pull you over, you have every right to call that number. There's an email going around out there somewhere that warns of this. A woman was being followed by an unmarked car w/ flashing lights, and instead of stopping right away, she dialed *77 and talked to the state police. They told her not to pull over because they didn't have any cars near her at that time. They directed her where to go, had a couple cars waiting for her, and when she pulled over, they nailed the guy. Turns out he was a rapist and that was his way to get to unsuspecting women. If it's ever dark and you're worried about who's pulling you over, just tap your brakes or turn on your hazard flashers to acknowledge that you understand you might be getting pulled over, but keep driving to a well-lit place with people around. If it is a real cop, he should understand that you're just trying to protect yourself, as long as you acknowledge that he's back there.
2006-10-27 02:24:28 · answer #1 · answered by j.f. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The *77 number works in some states. Usually the number to be used is posted along the road. In Florida for instance, the number is *FHP. If you are pulled over by an unmarked patrol car and you are not sure if it legit, be sure to call the # or 911. Advise them that you are being followed and confirm that it is legit. To be safe, go to a busy location that is well lit. If possible, do this in either case.
2006-10-29 20:16:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to ask to see a marked POLICE vehicle, or pull into a well lit gas station or other public place.
2006-10-29 01:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question... out here in calif. we are advised to first try driving to the nearest police or fire station, or if thats not possible call 911 to report/request info or help
2006-10-27 06:49:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got an e-mail about that ( in NJ) , but it was *677,
I don't know if it works, thank God I never had to use it.
2006-10-27 06:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by start 6-22-06 summer time Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never heard of that one
2006-10-27 06:49:48 · answer #6 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is this new.I never heard of it.
2006-11-02 13:07:44 · answer #7 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋