I just got a forward saying this, and I don't know whether to believe it. It was saying that you don't have to pull over right away for an unmarked police car, you can put on your hazard lights or call #77 on your phone to indicate that you are going to stop at a gas station or somewhere else. Is this true?
2006-11-09 14:57:50 · 10 answers · asked by Elle 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
this is the forward, just so you all could read it if you want:
It was about 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon, and Lauren was driving to
visit a friend. An UNMARKED police car pulled up behind her and put his
lights on.
*Lauren's parents have always told her never to pull over for an
unmarked car on the side of the road, but rather to wait until they
get to a gas station, etc. * Lauren had actually listened to her
parents advice, and promptly called #77 on her cell phone to tell the
police dispatcher that she would not pull over right away. She
proceeded to tell the dispatcher that there was an unmarked police car
with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind her. The dispatcher
checked to see if there were police cars where she was and there
weren't, and he told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he had
back up already on the way. Ten minutes later 4 cop cars surrounded
her and the unmarked car behind.
2006-11-10 02:34:11 · update #1
One policeman went to her side
and the others surrounded the car behind. They pulled the guy from the
car and tackled him to the ground. The man was a convicted rapist and
wanted for other crimes. I never knew about the #77 Cell Phone
Feature, but especially for a woman alone in a car, you should not
pull over for an unmarked car. Apparently police have to respect your
right to keep going to a safe & quiet place. You obviously need to
make some signals that you acknowledge them (i.e. put on your hazard
lights) or call #77 like Lauren did. Too bad the cell phone
companies don't generally give you this little bit of wonderful
information. *Speaking to a service representative at ** Bell **
Mobility confirmed that #77 was a direct link to OPP Dispatch. So, now
it's your turn to let your friends know about #77. Send this to every
woman (and person) you know; it may save a life.
2006-11-10 02:35:28 · update #2
#77 works in some states and others use #47. If you look at the keypad, you'll see this translates to State Police and Highway Patrol. Many states also use 911.
If a car, marked or otherwise, is behind you with the red and or blue lights flashing, you have to pull over to let it pass. If it pulls in behind you, then you have to remain stationary until the officer releases you. If it was illegal for Joe Q Public, security guards and auxiliary officers to outfit their cars with lights like cruisers, you would not have to be concerned with calling in to the police to check on the legality of the pullover.
Don't waste dispatches time with a call to tell them you are not stopping and will meet the officers at a better lit location. You are just aggravating the felony flight charge you have already incurred.
2006-11-09 15:12:37 · answer #1 · answered by St N 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Is it true that #77 on a cellphone is a direct link to police dispatch?
I just got a forward saying this, and I don't know whether to believe it. It was saying that you don't have to pull over right away for an unmarked police car, you can put on your hazard lights or call #77 on your phone to indicate that you are going to stop at a gas station or somewhere...
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2014-09-25 13:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just tried #77 and #47 and it said "your call could not be completed as dialed" for both. I think dialing 911 if you are unsure would be your best bet, they'll direct you to the dispatcher. I've heard if an officer signals for you to pull over, you can put on your hazards and slowly drive to a well lit spot. I'll ask an officer next time I wait on one.
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2016-04-05 00:58:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know abt #77. But i know that u can connect ur call to the nearest police station by dialling 112 from ur mobile phone. This works even if ur mobile's keypad is locked.
2006-11-09 15:04:13 · answer #8 · answered by Mandaar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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