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getting lighted up

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Woodys, Jul 17, 2013.

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  1. Jul 17, 2013 #1
    Woodys

    Woodys Heavy Load Member

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    So I'm curious. Do state men and or regular policia have the common knowledge to stay far enough behind you for you to notice their lights if and when they're pulling you over. I on occasion get too comfortable during a long drive and stop checking my mirrors 24/7 just to check them. I've had times where a car would sneak up behind me, ride my ###, and when I finally notice there is a car drafting off me I usually have to move halfway to the shoulder to make sure its not a cop.

    Now I've been thinking ... np ill hear the sirens since I drive with my windows down. But I'm still cautious.

    Also ... I don't have a CB
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2013 #2
    25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    It depends, some will actually come around and wave a truck over, others will veer out so they can be seen, At night, the lights are hard to miss.

    Almost never hear a siren unless they are coming by at a high rate of speed , ambulances and fire trucks will be making noise if needed.
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2013 #3
    Balakov100

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    Especially the LEDs.
    and Blue ones are the worst.
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2013 #4
    Pete Moss

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    Hey-How are you?Pennsylvainia pulled me over one night so close to the trailer and in the middle i couldn't tell where the lights were coming from.Colorado pulled me over.Took over three miles to notice him.If they ever wanted to check permits when i drove oversize there was no problem seeing them.I guess they all have their own ways.Take care.Brian
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2013 #5
    CenutryClass

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    I brake check them or drop my speed to about 10 below for a while...But there are some cars out there who will slow down and speed upwith you, change lanes with you...car drivers suck plain and simple
     
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    Arkansas Frost, HotH2o and Pmracing Thank this.
  8. Jul 17, 2013 #6
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Why are you asking this? Do you plan to do things that will get you pulled over?


    Mikeeee
     
    Pmracing, Jul 17, 2013
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  9. Jul 17, 2013 #7
    S M D

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    Having a cb can save your behind. Meaning, your doors came open your lights don't work, your losing a wheel, an Axel, dragging air lines. A bla blla and so on.

    2) when they draft off of me I hop on the rumble strip or just change lanes
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2013 #8
    Pmracing

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    Yep. drift onto the shoulder and you will start kicking up rocks etc... that will back them off.

    Mikeeee
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2013 #9
    Quickfarms

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    I have thought about adding a backup camera to see who or what is hiding back there. I wonder if there is a wireless camera that could be powered by either a battery or the truck and viewed on my IPhone or IPad
     
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  12. Jul 17, 2013 #10
    25(2)+2

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    I run a lot of 2 lanes, meeting one a little fast will sometimes get them to hit the lights, but they almost always just want you to slow down. They go on and off, don't expect a break in a probable cause state like IN. I haven't been stopped in quite awhile, not even lit up.

    It usually doesn't happen in a town with a reduced speed limit, some of those places are speed traps, and if the lights come on, you are going to get a memorandum or even a citation. Probably the ticket.
     
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