Ummarked Florida Patrol Car

[wirry1422]

To the original poster, the statute that you are talking about refers only to police officers in their own private vehicles. It is simply meant to prevent some drunkin' off-duty cop in his vw beetle from forcing a driver off the side of the highway, or flashing his brights repeatedly while screaming at you to pull over for cutting him off. It has nothing whatsoever to do with you. You were pulled over, so obviously this trooper was driving a state-owned police cruiser equiped with low-profile flashing lights, oscillating headlights, spotlights, sirens, etc. occupied by a uniformed Florida State Trooper. He was on duty in his state owned police vehicle and he observed you speeding, which you yourself admit to doing. The traffic stop was entirely legal, you were wrong about the law, you have no defense, pay the ticket.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

Ask your quesiton here
http://forums.officer.com/forums/
Was the officer wearing a theme uniform shirt and offical DW flip/flops?

 

[BlondiePB]

It's nice to know that those new unmarked patrol cars that my tax dollars paid for are doing what they are intended to do.

BTW rmet, flip-flops aren't allowed by the officers yet but some do wear shorts.

 

[graficzgrl]

To the original poster, the statute that you are talking about refers only to police officers in their own private vehicles. It is simply meant to prevent some drunkin' off-duty cop in his vw beetle from forcing a driver off the side of the highway, or flashing his brights repeatedly while screaming at you to pull over for cutting him off. It has nothing whatsoever to do with you. You were pulled over, so obviously this trooper was driving a state-owned police cruiser equiped with low-profile flashing lights, oscillating headlights, spotlights, sirens, etc. occupied by a uniformed Florida State Trooper. He was on duty in his state owned police vehicle and he observed you speeding, which you yourself admit to doing. The traffic stop was entirely legal, you were wrong about the law, you have no defense, pay the ticket.

Thank you for an intelligent response in a sea of sarcasm and idiocy. I greatly appreciate a real response. As far as paying the fine, I have no problem doing that. I just don't want the points. In the past, I had adjudication withheld, but paid the fine, and had no problem with it. I will try to accomplish the same thing, this time. It keeps my insurance down, and I still pay the fines associated with an infraction that I was at fault for. I was simply seeking clarification on a statute. Thank you, kindly, wirry.

I think he was wearing stilettos, actually j/k

 

[BelizeBreeze]

Thank you for an intelligent response in a sea of sarcasm and idiocy. I greatly appreciate a real response. As far as paying the fine, I have no problem doing that. I just don't want the points. In the past, I had adjudication withheld, but paid the fine, and had no problem with it. I will try to accomplish the same thing, this time. It keeps my insurance down, and I still pay the fines associated with an infraction that I was at fault for. I was simply seeking clarification on a statute. Thank you, kindly, wirry.

I think he was wearing stilettos, actually j/k

And, of course, the question itself wasn't idiotic?

 

[rmet4nzkx]

It's nice to know that those new unmarked patrol cars that my tax dollars paid for are doing what they are intended to do.

BTW rmet, flip-flops aren't allowed by the officers yet but some do wear shorts.

The bicycle cops can wear those lycra shorts .... well.... you know what I mean

 

[rmet4nzkx]

I think he was wearing stilettos, actually j/k

Well then you might check with the fashion police re jurisdiction.
Go forth and speed no more.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

And, of course, the question itself wasn't idiotic?

Cut the poor guy some slack, perhaps he is suffering from PTSD subsequent to citation by burly male cop in stilettos, The question of OP's competency does arise

 

[graficzgrl]

Cut the poor guy some slack, perhaps he is suffering from PTSD subsequent to citation by burly male cop in stilettos, The question of OP's competency does arise

And here I thought my username was self-explanatory that I'm female, lol!

 

[graficzgrl]

Well then you might check with the fashion police re jurisdiction.
Go forth and speed no more.

I'm going back to driving like the good gal I am. The key to mistakes is that they are okay, so long as you learn from them. Don't learn, and that's what makes you an idiot.

 

[rmet4nzkx]

And here I thought my username was self-explanatory that I'm female, lol!

Well then some burly male cop in stilettos is even more cause for PTSD if he was in an unmarked car.

 

[seniorjudge]

Thank you for an intelligent response in a sea of sarcasm and idiocy. I greatly appreciate a real response. As far as paying the fine, I have no problem doing that. I just don't want the points. In the past, I had adjudication withheld, but paid the fine, and had no problem with it. I will try to accomplish the same thing, this time. It keeps my insurance down, and I still pay the fines associated with an infraction that I was at fault for. I was simply seeking clarification on a statute. Thank you, kindly, wirry.

I think he was wearing stilettos, actually j/k

Standard answer

Here are some hints on appearing in court:

Dress professionally in clean clothes.

Do not wear message shirts.

Don't chew gum, smoke, or eat.

Bathe and wash your hair.

Go to court beforehand some day before you actually have to go to watch how things go.

Speak politely and deferentially. If you argue or dispute something, do it professionally and without emotion.

Ask the court clerk who you talk to about a diversion (meaning you want to plead to a different, lesser charge), if applicable in your situation. Ask about traffic school and the ticket not go on your record, if applicable.


Here are five stories that criminal court judges hear the most (and I suggest you do not use them or variations of them):

1. I’ve been saved! (This is not religion specific; folks from all kinds of religious backgrounds use this one.)

2. My girlfriend/mother/sister/daughter is pregnant/sick/dying/dead/crippled and needs my help.

3. I’ve got a job in [name a state five hundred miles away].

4. This is the first time I ever did this.

5. You’ve got the wrong guy. (A variation of this one is the phantom defendant story: “It wasn’t me driving, it was a hitchhiker I picked up. He wrecked the car, drug me behind the wheel then took off.”)

https://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?p=854687#post854687

Other people may give you other advice; stand by.

 

[graficzgrl]

Well then some burly male cop in stilettos is even more cause for PTSD if he was in an unmarked car.

How about when an officer tried to ask me to come to his car to sign the ticket the last time I was pulled over (2.5 yrs ago) and when I politely refused to follow him back to his car to sign the ticket (isn't it customary to stay in your vehicle?), he says he "won't bite" and other interesting comments before finally allowing me to simply sign the ticket and be on my way....Somehow, I got the impression he wanted more than a signature...