Getting pulled over

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by droflex, Feb 24, 2013.

  1. droflex

    droflex Light Load Member

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    Would any experienced drivers say that it is more or less common to get pulled over by police in a truck than in a 4 wheeler?

    If so, why?
     
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  3. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    Pulling a car he needs a probable cause.....
    Pulling a rig over.... he just needs to say "random inspection"
     
  4. tirednaz

    tirednaz Heavy Load Member

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    Any attorneys out there want to argue this?
     
  5. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    Its happen to me a bunch of times in Nevada, lvl3
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Depends on the state.You go to Ohio I have seen more trks then cars get pulled over because they hate trks.But over all I would say less common for trk getting pulled over.My route I see cars every day getting pulled over and not so much trks.
     
  7. djtrype

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    19 years driving a car, pulled over maybe a dozen times. 5½ years driving a truck, pulled over easily 2½ dozen times. And that's not counting how many times I've had to go into scales.
     
  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    A bunch of times?For what?
     
  9. DocHoliday

    DocHoliday Medium Load Member

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    Most LEO's will tell you that pulling a truck over is a lot safer than pulling a car..
    If they are getting junk off the road I am all for it... But just like trucking there are a few rogue cops who dislike truckers and they target trucks to prove a point... No Biggie if you have your ducks in a row... I have been pulled and told "random" on many occasions which I cleared with no issue's... I always treat them with respect, I never argue and if they are wrong I let a someone who has the ability to argue it in a courtroom do so..


    Not all cops are bad people....

    And think about it if you were a cop and you had the choice who would you pull over when it comes to your safety????
     
  10. djtrype

    djtrype Heavy Load Member

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    Not an attorney, but he's not far off. Probable cause for a semi is a lot different than probable cause for a 4 wheeler.
     
  11. S M D

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    Nothing they do a driver road side inspection. My route is noR cal-colorado I do 6 trips a month, meaning I'm in Nevada 12x back and fourth. I've never been pulled over anywhere else just nv
     
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