and he proceeded to follow me and ream me pretty good, I tried to explain I couldn't see it and he was just plain rude. Does anyone know if cops can write you tickets if they're not in their patrol car and off duty? Thanks!
2007-03-10 10:19:45 · 12 answers · asked by ooolala 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I was stopped at the light and the angel of the sun seriously blinded the reflection of the light, you could not see whether it was green or red??? I was not moving, I was stopped
2007-03-10 10:44:39 · update #1
Can write you a ticket, yes.. Will they, most likely not.
You got chewed out instead of a $100 ticket. I would accept what I got and move on.
You may have accidentally ran the light. Thats why they call them accidents when people plow into another car, or worse-a kid crossing the street.
2007-03-10 10:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First how did he pull you over ?
And do you know he was a real off duty officer not someone just messing with you.
A police officer is a police officer 24 hours a day, and if thier department allows them to do write a ticket they can if thier state law allows a non marked car to work traffic.
They can in GA and TN within certain rules ( you will often see SUV with the lights on the sun visors during traffic stops in these areas.
But they could of course hold you for a on duty officer
2007-03-10 10:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you were stopped at the light, how did you run it? Police officers can issue citations on duty and off. I know it's hard to see when the sun's in your eyes, but you should have been extra careful knowing that you couldn't see. If you received a ticket and don't think it's fair, you can go to court and try and fight it.
2007-03-10 11:37:26 · answer #3 · answered by Alicia L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Count your blessings. It could have been a ticket or worse yet an accident and you'd have been at fault. If he doesnt have flashing lights, I wouldnt pull over. You can drive to the nearest State Police barracks and let him follow you there.
If you would have gotten a ticket and not caused an accident, you could have gone to court and say your story.
I'd say it could have been a lot worse outcome so consider yourself lucky and learn from it.
2007-03-10 10:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by overwhelmed999 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cops have a sworn duty to protect, At all times, you could save a persons life by getting your local news to spotlight the bad light. This sounds like a public safety issue for the city to fix.
2007-03-10 10:24:57 · answer #5 · answered by neoconammo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can, even if off duty, because a commissiond police officer is never really "off duty" when he sees a crime, abeit a misdemeanor, or a felony.
2007-03-10 12:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And, your excuse is no excuse...if you can't see the traffic signal, it is your responsibility to slow down until you know for sure you can proceed.
2007-03-10 10:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you bet -----you can receive a ticket from an off duty
2007-03-10 20:03:29 · answer #8 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can not see, you must slow and stop. You are lucky it is not something more serious.
The cop is doing his/her job.
2007-03-10 10:46:13 · answer #9 · answered by OM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you issued a citation?
2007-03-10 10:56:15 · answer #10 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋