2007-01-17 22:38:35 · 18 answers · asked by Redeemed 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I work in a gas station and everyday I watch people drive in to change their flat tires. Some do not know how to and will drive to nearest service station for help to fix. some have no spares and others have flat spares too... So I wonder would a cop stop you if you are trying to reach a gas station with a flat so as to find help there?
2007-01-18 03:09:51 · update #1
yup, sure can, they mostly wanna make sure you know that its flat.
2007-01-17 22:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by sarah 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Of course. Anything that is considered reckless driving, or driving that can endanger others on the road can get you pulled over. Driving on a flat tire absolutely falls into that category as it causes problems in controlling steering among other things.
2007-01-17 22:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by btpage0630 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Can you give us more detail. I know several times we were trying to pull someone over for driving on flat tires.
Generally this was a result of the spike strips we had laid down on the road because they were fleeing the other officers.
It is pretty cool ro watch a car drive down the road with the rims shooting up a surprisingly sweet looking shower of sparks at night, but it is far from safe.
A note of caution: if you do this in Oklahoma and are running from the cops down there, look out! They enjoy a bit of trigger time as they blast your car with shotgun or pistol fire as you speed by.
2007-01-17 23:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
A police officer can pull you over for anything they feel is a danger to you or other drivers. Often, with a flat tire, they will simply pull you over to help change the tire (or render any other assistance).
2007-01-17 22:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-01-17 23:44:02 · answer #5 · answered by thefinalresult 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Not only pull you over,Also give you a ticket and revoke your licence for ignorance.My goodness,Unless your driving an eighteen wheeler,How can you not know you had a flat tire.It's like saying,"can a cop pull you over if your hood was on fire."lol bsq.
2007-01-17 22:55:19 · answer #6 · answered by Eat My Shorts 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it may fall under two offenses: driving an illegal car and/or endangering the public
2007-01-17 22:42:43 · answer #7 · answered by DrMikeonCall 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he can but they shouldn't be a ticket but its not smart to drive with a flat tire cause your car will move back and forth and it will ruin the rim
2007-01-17 22:43:28 · answer #8 · answered by mike 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yep, that's not safe for you or others near you. You may also be asking if you can get a traffic violation for that (a ticket). I'm not sure but, I bet if you were angry and rude enough you could.
2007-01-17 22:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by Bullwinkle 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-01-17 22:41:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes because it's dangerous
2007-01-17 22:54:21 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋