I am normally a good driver but yesterday I almost hit a cop. He immediately pulled me over and told me that I almost hit him. He asked for my liscense, I gave it to him. He asked me if the address was correct I said no and he asked for an updated address which he wrote down. He then asked me for my phone number. I gave it to him and he said, "Well I have some stuff to do right now" and he left.
Is it normal for police to ask for your phone number? He did not give me a ticket but is he planning on sending me one in the mail? Do cops do this? I thoujght it was strange and I have a perfect record so I hope he forgets about it lol
Thanks guys!
2007-02-15 19:16:42 · 8 answers · asked by Maya 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
On an infraction in WA there is a space for phone number. If your address has changed and not on your license, the officer can verify that through what is called a 911 reverse. He can find out to what address and person the number is assigned. Unless of course it is a cell.
Oh, and yes he can send it in the mail.
2007-02-15 19:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by Combatcop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they cannot send you a ticket after the fact, they have to give you a ticket then. You got lucky, though usually they only let you go if "They Have To Go", like something else bigger is going on.
Also, I don't know what state you're in, but I'm in CA and my liscense doesn't have my number on it and I have never been asked. If that ever happens again get his/ her badge number, JIC
Cops can be intimidating, and know it. Look up your state laws. It is always a good idea to know your rights. most states have their laws on a website.
2007-02-15 20:03:11 · answer #2 · answered by SuperMer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you won't get a ticket in the mail. More than likely you scared the devil out of him and he wanted to make sure you were not drunk or something else. Once you checked clear he decided no ticket was needed. With the info you stated here you could have gotten 2 right on the spot. As far as keeping a phone number? Are you hot?
2007-02-15 22:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by dude0795 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Missouri, misdemeanor charges can be filed up to 6 months after the offense occurred.
I don't normally ask for a phone number on a traffic stop unless there is some question as to the identity of one of the occupants of the vehicle.
2007-02-15 19:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not in any respect ask a cop for his decision at the same time as he's operating. maximum cop vehicles have video and/or audio gadgets in them and he can get in many difficulty for giving out his decision. also, if he would not swing your way this would insult him and he would write you a cost ticket for regardless of regulation your were breaking that made him pull you over. What you ask him on his off responsibility time is as a lot as you. *also... do no longer do what Streaker suggested. i'm sorry yet not in any respect EVER search for a police officials decision or handle in the yellow pages. maximum officials have their itemizing as deepest, yet i'm particular there are some that do not. you need to keep in suggestions he has dissimilar enemies from his interest and it would completely freak him out and piss him off in case you discovered out the position he lived. My husband is a sheriff and our automobiles are registered with the sheriff dept no longer the dmv, and we are no longer listed in the yellow pages, because the most suitable aspect we want is someone getting indignant my husband pulled him over, or worse a gang member getting mad at him, and sorting out domicile or vehicle and putting us in probability. you need to keep in suggestions what type of interest he has. do not bypass those strains. thanks!
2016-12-04 06:05:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
supermer is wrong I mail tickets all the time
next time a cop is running code and you dont get out of they be cafeful you might get a ticket in the mail
all you have to do is tell the dispatcher to copy and hold the plate then when you get done withthe important call and you are still thinking about it BAM mail them one or drive over to thier house and give it to them in person
2007-02-16 01:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by common sense 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your two hours of paper work and neither of you are anywhere near the same agenda, only the road makes u similar, the scope of his work has a checked u out a legal sober, insured and scared as hell so that is just about as good as a ticket and , look twice next time
2007-02-15 19:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by bev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely not.
2007-02-15 19:24:09 · answer #8 · answered by It Co$t To Be Around The Bo$$ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋