Post by Bret Walker on Jul 27, 2004 8:13:52 GMT -5
There's one thing I can't stand and that's when traffic cops disobey traffic laws when they're not in pursuit or heading somewhere in an emergency. Case in point: this morning on my way to work, a police cruiser (State Police no less!) pulled out of a side street right in front of me without stopping, and almost caused an accident. How embarassing would that be for him? Who gets the ticket? Me for obeying the posted speed limit and not doing anything wrong? Or him, despite the fact that he's apparently above the law?
To that end, I've compiled a short yet comprehensive traffic guide to our boys in blue, so that they may better serve and protect (especially protect) the people who pay their salaries. While some of these pointers may seem a little remedial to you and me, apparently our police need to be reminded. So here goes.
1. That 8-sided traffic sign painted red with the word "STOP" on it means that you should stop.
2. In this state it's illegal to pass on the right. It's also illegal to pass on the shoulder.
3. The posted speed limit on our highways is 65 miles per hour, not 95 miles per hour. I realize how this can be confusing since 6 and 9 look so much alike.
4. Traffic lights work like this: Green means go, yellow means caution, red means stop. See rule #1.
5. Tailgating is a no-no. If you don't know what tailgating is, it's the practice of driving six inches behind the person in front of you. Occasionally you'll encounter a car that's actually doing the speed limit. In such situations it's recommended that you follow from a safe distance, at least one car length for every 10 MPH that you're travelling. And when in doubt, count two mississippi.
6. It's OK to drive past a Dunkin Donuts. You don't need to slam on your brakes and fishtail into the parking lot every time you see one.
7. Above all, always respect the posted traffic signs. They're there for your protection as well.
I'm offering this guide, not out of disrespect, but out of RESPECT for our boys in blue. Sometimes when you enforce the law it's hard to remember that you're not above it. With that in mind, have a great day, keep up the good work, and let's be careful out there.
To that end, I've compiled a short yet comprehensive traffic guide to our boys in blue, so that they may better serve and protect (especially protect) the people who pay their salaries. While some of these pointers may seem a little remedial to you and me, apparently our police need to be reminded. So here goes.
1. That 8-sided traffic sign painted red with the word "STOP" on it means that you should stop.
2. In this state it's illegal to pass on the right. It's also illegal to pass on the shoulder.
3. The posted speed limit on our highways is 65 miles per hour, not 95 miles per hour. I realize how this can be confusing since 6 and 9 look so much alike.
4. Traffic lights work like this: Green means go, yellow means caution, red means stop. See rule #1.
5. Tailgating is a no-no. If you don't know what tailgating is, it's the practice of driving six inches behind the person in front of you. Occasionally you'll encounter a car that's actually doing the speed limit. In such situations it's recommended that you follow from a safe distance, at least one car length for every 10 MPH that you're travelling. And when in doubt, count two mississippi.
6. It's OK to drive past a Dunkin Donuts. You don't need to slam on your brakes and fishtail into the parking lot every time you see one.
7. Above all, always respect the posted traffic signs. They're there for your protection as well.
I'm offering this guide, not out of disrespect, but out of RESPECT for our boys in blue. Sometimes when you enforce the law it's hard to remember that you're not above it. With that in mind, have a great day, keep up the good work, and let's be careful out there.
