When a parking ticket just isn't good enough!!!

[Tripper]

WOWSERS!!! The owner comes outside & can't believe his eyes... PRICELESS!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9HXE3sAqtdU

BoB

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Nice, I would vote for that dude.

 

[gassersgarage]

One night, when I worked out of Malibu Station, I was bored and decided to write parking tickets. Driving down a residential neighborhood, there was a pickup truck parked against the curb facing the wrong direction. I pulled behind the truck and started to write the ticket. While I was writing, a car drove up, the passenger jumped out and ran into the house. Next thing you know, the owner comes running out and starts to move his truck. I back my radio car up and block him in. I tell him he isn't going anywhere till I finish writing.

After I finish the ticket, I hand it to him. The owner says, "This must make you feel like a real man!". I said, "Yep, it's my first ticket of the night. Matter of fact, I'm going over to the Double Y Ranch (Yum Yum Donuts) and but me a chocolate devils food donut just to celebrate! Have a nice evening!". I move my car, the guy backs up and parks in the driveway.

The guy goes into the house and I notice he's parked across the sidewalk (oops!). So I write him another ticket. (heh, heh, heh)

Another time, I spy an SUV parked in a red zone in front of a Longs Drug Store. I contact the driver and tell him he's in a red zone. His 4 year old daughter is sitting in a child seat in the rear. The driver says, "I'm not parked, I'm waiting for my wife!". I told him a car is either parked or moving and he ain't MOVING!".

I run the guy for warrants and lo and behold, he has a warrant. I arrest the guy (I normally don't take warrants unless you tick me off) for the warrant. The wife comes out and asks, "What's going on?". I explain that her husband has a warrant but mostly, "He was too stupid to move the car!".

 

[Toad]

The wife comes out and asks, "What's going on?". I explain that her husband has a warrant but mostly, "He was too stupid to move the car!".

Some people are just too stupid for their own good! [ddd

Toad

 

[Tripper]

Another time, I spy an SUV parked in a red zone in front of a Longs Drug Store. I contact the driver and tell him he's in a red zone. His 4 year old daughter is sitting in a child seat in the rear. The driver says, "I'm not parked, I'm waiting for my wife!". I told him a car is either parked or moving and he ain't MOVING!".

I know I'm not the sharpest knife in drawer but I learned very early on... you don't argue with the cops! It hardly ever works out for ya!!! [ddd[S

BoB

 

[donsrods]

The older I get the more I realize that most of the problems people have are caused by them, and them alone. People just do dumb things and then complain when it bites them in the butt.

Don

 

[pacrat]

years ago when i was a reserve deputy, i would tell people "i'ts easier to talk your way into a ticket the out of one". they still didnt get it.

 

[Torch]

"He was too stupid to move the car!"
I penned an axiom long ago... people don't go to jail for doing wrong... They actually don't even go to jail for breaking the law...
They go to jail for being stupid [P.
(the author of this axiom supports peace and the public good and in no way endorses wrongful or illegal activity even if said activity may appear to fly under the radar.
The author does endorse that the street is no place to argue points of law as courts have been established as the appropriate venue for resolution of conflict.
The author furthermore acknowledges the officers duty to uphold the peace and endorses the officers assessment and mitigation of the breach of peace and the subsequent application of first instruction, then force and effect of code to bring about a restoration of order. )

 

[sgtpontiac]

If you want to argue the point...take it to court..

I know I'm not the sharpest knife in drawer but I learned very early on... you don't argue with the cops! It hardly ever works out for ya!!! [ddd[S

BoB

The street isn't the place to discuss the issue.... if you think the officer is incorrect.... collect the evidence, set a court date and present it in court....
Over the years, I have won and lost cases... I don't take it personal.....but I won't argue with someone on the street.... not safe for me, not safe for them.... I love when someone who is standing in a fire lane tells me they aren't parked...they are just waiting.... I love Gasser's response.... "if you ain't moving....you're parked"[cl....normally they move on...sometimes they argue...arguement usually means a citation.....pretty simple stuff....

 

[gassersgarage]

When I worked the jails, I asked an inmate why he was in jail. I thought it was priceless.

He said, "We wuz fo' deep in a bro-ham when we got pulled o'va by da man. Den the cuz started talk'n out the side of his neck. Tat's why I'm in jail!".

 

[oldskool]

I didnt give tickets out for defective lights, but I had a youngster with his girl get smart with me one night. He talked himself into three, no seatbelt, defective tail light, and no insurance. He wanted some more until I told him that if doesnt learn something quick he and his girl will be walking as i am 5 seconds from impounding the car as it shouldnt be driven on public roadways without insurance. "thank you sir" was the next thing to come out of his mouth!
The Chief got on to me for writing the kid so much, then I explained if he would have been smart to begin with he would have got only a warning for the light, his mouth bought him those. He understood and told me not be such a #%#hole next time!

 

[gassersgarage]

I didnt give tickets out for defective lights, but I had a youngster with his girl get smart with me one night. He talked himself into three, no seatbelt, defective tail light, and no insurance. He wanted some more until I told him that if doesnt learn something quick he and his girl will be walking as i am 5 seconds from impounding the car as it shouldnt be driven on public roadways without insurance. "thank you sir" was the next thing to come out of his mouth!
The Chief got on to me for writing the kid so much, then I explained if he would have been smart to begin with he would have got only a warning for the light, his mouth bought him those. He understood and told me not be such a #%#hole next time!

Wow, glad I didn't work for your department. Rick Springfield (of "Jessie's Girl fame) had stalkers who would go to a point above his property to spy. I went looking for these people and discovered it was a realitor taking her female clients. Fortunately, the car she was driving had a warrant which allowed me to stop her and get her info. I told her to stop what see was doing and I was going to give Springfield her horsepower (full description). I knew she was going to complain so I went back to the station to tell the Watch Sgt. Right after I explained what happened, I saw the suspect come to the counter. I pointed out the suspect to my Sgt and he said, "Don't worry about it!". He got up and walked out to the counter. I heard tell the Sgt she wanted to file a complaint. He said, "GET THE @#$% OUT OF MY STATION!!!". She started to stammer, but, but,,,,,,The Sgt said, "Get out of my station or I'll arrest you for TRESPASSING!!!". [cl

PS - This was before Rodney King. After that, the department went downhill.....(sigh)

 

[sgtpontiac]

I've escorted a few out of the building....

Even went as far as arresting one for disorderly conduct in a public building....I can tolerate most anyone, but when someone comes in and won't let you get a word in edgewise..... they are done and out the door..... hard to respect a person who has no respect for you...or anyone else.. It's gotten to the point that we turn our remote mike packs on at every citizen contact.... not just traffic stops....this way I have at least an audio of the conversations... has helped a number of officers prove they did nothing wrong...has yet to incriminate an officer or cause any disciplinary actions..... although they were very opposed to this policy.....