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    I got stopped about 2 weeks ago, and after handing over my DL, LTC, and retired Military ID he asked if there were any weapons in the vehicle. After I listed everything I had on me or in the vehicle at the time he laughed and asked if I always travelled that way.
    Almost the same thing happened to me in Starr County. I was going 70 in a 65. Apparently, all Highways are 65 in Starr County. Anyway, after I handed over my DL and LTC, I said, "by the way, I am armed". The DPS officer asked, "without reaching, where is it?" I replied, "one on my hip, one in my pocket, one in the glovebox, and one in my bag on the back seat." He laugh and asked if I was a lawyer. I said, "no, I am a surveyor." He smiled then said, "well that figures".

    After some small talk, he let me off with a warning.

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    BillFairbanks

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    Not really. DPS' tolerance is generally 9 over for speed limits up to 65, then it reduces to 5 over.

    Somehow we, as drivers, have come to think of speed LIMITS, as the minimum one must drive.

    I drive up to 35,000 miles per year because I’m in outside sales. I find it easier to just drive the speed limit. I don’t worry about getting pulled over and it’s easier on my blood pressure to just drive safely and defensively.

    Speeding doesn’t save a significant amount of time and the risk of an accident or ticket isn’t worth it.


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    BillFairbanks

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    I just enjoy driving fast....

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    Lol, don’t worry, I’ll move over and let you pass....That way you can keep the cops busy in front of me

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    Lol, don’t worry, I’ll move over and let you pass....That way you can keep the cops busy in front of me

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    Thank you! I do the same, no matter what speed. People get too defensive and try to play blocker, and all it does is cause problems. So much easier to just be polite.
     

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    BRD@66

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    DPS troops, working drug interdiction along the border, have occasionally been accused of being a little over-exuberant when it comes to generating probable cause to pull somebody over & check for dope.
     

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    Lol, don’t worry, I’ll move over and let you pass....That way you can keep the cops busy .

    I generally do the same. I set the cruise.

    However, in May I went to Austin to help a friend bury her son (horrible story) on a Sunday. Headed back to Ft Worth I slid in behind a Mustang GT350 who was in the left lane of 35 (three lanes each direction) who was driving rather "exuberantly". I locked in at about 8 car lengths.

    We still had to move around slower vehicles on occasion, but I was surprised at how many people moved over.
     

    Mowingmaniac 24/7

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    I'm with Bill FB - I set the cruise at the speed limit. I 'never' get pulled over.........

    Stay within the speed limit and like Bill, no L.E. worries, less likely a crash, less trauma (maybe) if there is one, and easier on the BP.

    You that boast about your 'heavy foot' and then complain when you get popped for speeding. (laughing out loud) Then commence to act righteously indignant when caught speeding, reminds me of those I see on PD Live whinging about how they ought to be allowed to speed, while having no/or revoked driver license, but were just going to the grocery store, as if there's an allowance with no license to 'just go to the grocery store for gawd's sakes, you unreasonable cops.

    My point: Obey the law and you'll have fewer problems.

    Oh, and quit whining when caught breaking the law.....
     

    ZX9RCAM

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    I know I've said I like to drive fast, but I never mentioned or complained about being pulled over.
    If I'm speeding and get caught, it's my fault, nobody else's.


    ETA: For the record, in my twenties, I got a nice letter from the state of Texas asking me to send them my license.
    Something about too many moving violations in one year...
     

    Sam7sf

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    I pulled over a guy once who was speeding, weaving in and out, not signalling, all during morning rush hour traffic. I was on my way back to the station after a graveyard shift that had been particularly stressful. I just wanted to go home. I didn't want to stop the guy, but I could feel the eyes of all the other drivers on me.

    So I lit the guy up and he pulled over. When I approached him before I could make my greeting he popped off with "don't you have anything better to do?" Well yeah, I have a cozy bed ready waiting for me, but now I am going to be late because I have to write you three tickets, run your DL, check you for warrants, etc...

    Some people talk themselves right into their crappy days
    Seriously, thank you for pulling that asshole over.
     

    oldag

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    I drive up to 35,000 miles per year because I’m in outside sales. I find it easier to just drive the speed limit. I don’t worry about getting pulled over and it’s easier on my blood pressure to just drive safely and defensively.

    Speeding doesn’t save a significant amount of time and the risk of an accident or ticket isn’t worth it.


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    I make a number of long trips. That extra hour is important to me.

    And the added accident risk is negligible.
     

    Younggun

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    I don’t know why y’all make the issue of getting pulled over so complicated. Just let the cop know you are carrying at the earliest possible moment.

    I’ve given this advice I don’t know how many times and it still comes up so I’ll say it again.


    When you get pulled over and have come to a complete stop simply wave your firearm out the window and scream at the officer “I HAVE A GUN!” At that point he will know and there won’t be any surprises when he gets to your window.


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    oldag

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    I have only had a DPS officer stop me for 5 mph over once. When he came up and said he had clocked me at 75 in a 70, I have to admit I gave him a "you gotta be kidding me" look. He got a sheepish look on his face. Verbal warning and back on the road.

    Otherwise, I can't count the number of DPS radars I have gone by at 5 mph over and nary a blink. If they are up on the quota (unofficial quota, of course), they may not stop anybody for less than 10-12 mph over.
     

    GoPappy

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    When you get pulled over and have come to a complete stop simply wave your firearm out the window and scream at the officer “I HAVE A GUN!” At that point he will know and there won’t be any surprises when he gets to your window.

    What a great idea! I'll try that and let you know how it works out for me.

    On second thought, I'll leave instructions in my will for my wife to let you know. ;)
     

    candcallen

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    I don’t know why y’all make the issue of getting pulled over so complicated. Just let the cop know you are carrying at the earliest possible moment.

    I’ve given this advice I don’t know how many times and it still comes up so I’ll say it again.


    When you get pulled over and have come to a complete stop simply wave your firearm out the window and scream at the officer “I HAVE A GUN!” At that point he will know and there won’t be any surprises when he gets to WHATS LEFT OF your window.


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