New York State Troopers

Welcome to NY. We don't have weigh stations. NYSP sets up shop in any rest area, scenic pulloff or wide spot on the shoulder, sticks out those little signs with orange flags on them, and goes to it. Some rest areas that see frequent use as inspection stations have permanently mounted signs with lights (and cameras). Those signs are the same signs you'd see if there was an accident scene ahead, or some short-duration construction, or similar. Thus his citing you for missing them and driving on by, definitely a Failure to Obey Traffic Device. The direction the troopers vehicles were pointed means absolutely nothing. Believe me, if they decide to chase a runner, it's not any kind of hindrance if they have to turn the car around. Or, if they are going to flag you in for inspection, it's irrelevant if their vehicle is facing away from traffic entering the rest area.

I will concur with the other posters in that you were given a break... he could have decided that you should come in for the full examination, with creepers. Since you decided to revisit the scene for some reason, I'm absolutely shocked that he did not do so on your second appearance. Sounds to me like he gave you a second break. Take it for what it is, and next time pull in. More than likely you'll be either completely ignored (if they're in their cars) or be waved on through (if they're standing out there and there are trucks parked). I live here and run everywhere in NY every day of the week, and I just got my first inspection in 4 years a few months back.

 

There is a difference between a Weigh Station and an Inspection Station. Its hard to believe that in 3 years, you have never seen one set up in a pickle park. They're all over the country. Usually all I have to do to avoid one is follow some steeringwheelholder and wait for him to miss. And they ALWAYS miss. Station gets closed and Bear goes to chase mode.

The same guys that run the inspection ttations are the same guys that cant read the maintain 30 mph through the weigh stations.

"But Six, I am a safe driver."

 

Even if there is just an inspection there are still ways to appeal it. If you DataQ the violation it gets reviewed. If there is evidence it shouldn't have been listed on the inspection it will be removed and there will be no points assesses.

 

I have no symphthy when they get a bridge named after them.

 

Pennsylvania has done it too.

 

Tenn does this as well.....usually across 40....

 

You messed up, learn from it and move on. It's not the end of the world.

Like others mentioned, the cop could have gone harder on you.

The juvenile action of going back, ranting at the cop and spitting negates much of any sympathy you may have got.