When does it become harassment?

Asked by WestRiverrat (20132

) May 21st, 2010

I get off work about the same time the bars close. I don’t drink. I have been pulled over 4 times in the last two weeks by the same patrolman. I have gotten off with warning tickets or verbal warnings each time. Had to do sobriety tests the first time.

I was pulled over once for weaving in my lane when I swerved to avoid some debris. Once for going 47 in a 45, once for failure to dim my already dimmed lights. The last time was a rolling sobriety checkpoint.

When does it stop being doing his job and start being a power trip?

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I would think after going 47 in a 45. But I would also have to ask, is this the same patrolman? And would it be beneath you to take a different route home? I hope you are documenting all incidences and don’t hesitate to notify his superior.

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Whats the area like? Are there lots of drunks driving around? Do the cops stop everyone?

The cop is making a quick rule of thumb decision on who to stop. If he expects a lot of drunks on that road, maybe he is just being extra careful.

It could be a power trip. Its hard to say without being there and seeing how the cop acts when he stops you.

roundsquare (5537

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2500 pop. same cop.

WestRiverrat (20132

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When he pulled you over for failure to dim your already dimmed lights. Get yourself a dash cam and video Barney Fife acting the ass. File a formal complaint too.

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