So, I'm coming back home from doing manual labor on one of my rental properties. I was in my truck b/c, hey its my tax write-off for my business and I had my tool bucket in the bed.
I'm definitely speeding b/c, as well all know it isn't hard to do in these. 40mph zone, I like to get up to 45-50 and put it into 6th.
Cop lights me up and pulls out from his hiding spot. I pull over right away, knowing I was speeding. I'm not really upset... its been 4 yrs since I had a ticket.
He comes to the door, and I've got my license and insurance already out. After letting me know why he pulled me over, he initiated a fun conversation about the truck. His first words, "So this is one of those hot-rod, Viper trucks, huh?" Followed closely by, "that's cool its a 6-speed. I commend you for driving a stick shift. Too many sports cars now have autos."
We talked about gas mileage on the highway, how well it runs around town, etc. Then he takes my license and makes the slow walk back to his car. I figure... yeah, I'm getting a ticket.
He comes back and gives me a computer print-out with a warning. He didn't even tell me to slow down. Asked me more questions about the truck. I mentioned I had done some upgrades and it was putting out near 600hp. He asks if it hooks up... "yes sir, at about 30mph". He tells me to "have fun in that machine", and we are on our way.
Pretty cool visit with the local PO. Granted, I'm a middle aged guy, and have a spotless driving record, but I think the truck helped me get out of it, too.
I'm definitely speeding b/c, as well all know it isn't hard to do in these. 40mph zone, I like to get up to 45-50 and put it into 6th.
Cop lights me up and pulls out from his hiding spot. I pull over right away, knowing I was speeding. I'm not really upset... its been 4 yrs since I had a ticket.
He comes to the door, and I've got my license and insurance already out. After letting me know why he pulled me over, he initiated a fun conversation about the truck. His first words, "So this is one of those hot-rod, Viper trucks, huh?" Followed closely by, "that's cool its a 6-speed. I commend you for driving a stick shift. Too many sports cars now have autos."
We talked about gas mileage on the highway, how well it runs around town, etc. Then he takes my license and makes the slow walk back to his car. I figure... yeah, I'm getting a ticket.
He comes back and gives me a computer print-out with a warning. He didn't even tell me to slow down. Asked me more questions about the truck. I mentioned I had done some upgrades and it was putting out near 600hp. He asks if it hooks up... "yes sir, at about 30mph". He tells me to "have fun in that machine", and we are on our way.
Pretty cool visit with the local PO. Granted, I'm a middle aged guy, and have a spotless driving record, but I think the truck helped me get out of it, too.