I live on a street ofter considered a speed trap. Ofter when police stop a vehicle they position their patrol car directly in front of my driveway prohibiting access. This would be illegal for anyone else. I contacted my state representative who forwarded the question to the city police chief but I have heard nothing more. I fear that I was just entered into some sort of complainer database. Does anyone else have experience with this practice and what can be done?
2007-11-26 10:05:47 · 8 answers · asked by lojo 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Officers stop in a position that is determined by where the violator stops. It is done for a myriad of safety concerns.
Don't worry though, they probably will never see your bong from the road.
2007-11-26 10:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, a traffic stop is the most dangerous thing I could ever do. Getting out of the cop car, I walk to an unknown car that could contain numerous weapons. I don't know who I'm dealing with or what they can do. My last concern is where I parked my cop car. Trust me, I finish the ticket as quickly as I can and try to get everyone along safely.
Cut cops a break.
2007-11-26 10:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you can show that they specifically position their car to prohibit access and not in the appropriate position relative to the vehicle they just stopped you don't have much of a basis for a complaint.
Personally I would just be happy they are keeping people from speeding in my neighborhood.
2007-11-26 10:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, cops do not always block residential driveways when stop a car.
Where the cop stops depends on where the speeder stops. Maybe if you would have contacted your local PD first, instead of contacting your representative, you could have had your compliant heard and resolved.
2007-11-26 10:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by Robert H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me get this right, you are inconvenienced by the police doing a job that will make your neighborhood street more safe and secure. Never been a big fan of the police, but whiners even less.
2007-11-26 10:24:14 · answer #5 · answered by wrathofkahn03 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing will be done. We don't try and block it, but our safety is our number one concern, not access to your driveway.
We stop where we need to behind the suspect. That's it.
2007-11-26 18:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so every time they block your drive,thats always the time you want to go out?i think i would put up with it,these could be the same cops that come out to help you one night.
2007-11-26 10:20:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they move when you need access, you sure your not just whining
2007-11-26 10:10:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋