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by Spicy Hot on September 23rd, 2009
Unless it is job related, they are in a high speed chase, burglary in progress, saving a life or it is something that they have to do because of their job, they should follow the traffic Laws, just like the rest of us.
by ChuckExAnon on September 23rd, 2009
Over my many years, the cops have cut me more breaks than I even want to think about. I treat them with the respect they deserve.
So, no, I try 'n follow the law as best I can. When I do the wrong thing --break the law-- I'll not look for childish "excuses", but will face the consequences as imposed.
As I see it, their speeding, U-turns, etc., are just little percs our good cops have...for puttin' their lives on the line for us...every day! Naw, I'm not gonna get bent on that.
But that's OK...+5, anyway.
by mazo mike on September 23rd, 2009
yes, it's in their regulations. i encourage anyone to report officers that appear to be doing wrong. my brother in law is a cop and has had complaints in the past. those complaints have been found to be illegitimate, but rest assured, all complaints are given his departments full attention. the problem comes in with undermanned or corrupt departments either ignoring or not being able to give complaints the attention they deserve. but that shouldn't stop people from complaining.
by evandad on September 23rd, 2009
Yes they should. They also shouldn't plant evidence or lie in court, but whatcha' gonna' do?
by 1858 Remington 1-21-13 on September 23rd, 2009
Of course they should. If they don't, report them. +5
by Dodgy Dog in a Sable COAT on September 23rd, 2009
I think they already are.
by Brian I on February 24th, 2010
They not only should be, they are required to obey the law.
by JanZizka on September 24th, 2009
Yes they should, they enforce the law, they are not above the law.
by puzzled on September 24th, 2009
As far as I know they do. If you see them doing anything you consider wrong you're free to query it and get an answer. But not right then and there, that u-turn just maybe follows a call were a life is in danger.
Like to think if I'm in trouble you'd cut some slack for the officer coming to my rescue.
by ConservativelyLiberal on September 23rd, 2009
They're required to, but really what cop is going to pull over another cop for a traffic violation?
by Miss Madge on September 23rd, 2009
Um... yeah? Why the heck wouldn't they be?
by philosopher on September 23rd, 2009
Yes if they are not pursuing a criminal or an emergency.
by Been cheated on September 23rd, 2009
They do have to, it was in the paper that a police car which had part to get lunch on double yellow lines (UK)
got a partking ticket , just as any other person would have, ah just remember also there was a case of a speeding ticket issue when they were caught on camera for speeding. but i must say it is very rare.but they are suposed to follow the same traffic rule if not in pursuit.
by -Icy- on September 23rd, 2009
in my city and surrounding they are. they get tickets just like anyone else.
+5
by J and B on September 23rd, 2009
They are.
by josie III on September 23rd, 2009
Not in every case. They are not private citizens while in uniform.
by phantom -x- on September 23rd, 2009
I see cops drifting, not signaling and on their cell phones all the time. I want to pull them over
by therapist on September 23rd, 2009
Yes they should. They are no different than regular citizens when not on duty though some think that they should be able to do anything they choose. I have some police officers making illegal u turns and everything else here.
by Normal guy on September 23rd, 2009
Yes, but I don't want to be the one that tells them. Let Gomer do it, he made a 'citizens arrest' on Barney for making a U turn in the street. Things got pretty ugly.
by kittie on September 23rd, 2009
They should and if you see one not doing so you can report them.
by spooner on September 23rd, 2009
Yes, they aren't above the law even when on the job.
by PhileoTruth on February 24th, 2010
Absolutely! They are some of the worst offenders of the laws that they are quick to issue tickets and summonses for!
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OK...I'll give yer PC answer a pass on that with a +6. :-)
by ChuckExAnon on September 23rd, 2009
Gramps you are a sweetheart..
by Spicy Hot on September 23rd, 2009
Of course I am...with an AB Grandkid far better than I could even have wanted. :-)
by ChuckExAnon on September 23rd, 2009
I am the lucky one for sure, your love keeps me going strong. :-)
by Spicy Hot on September 23rd, 2009
Good answer. And they're required to, as well. However, like the rest of us, there are those who do not.
:):)
Most people who see an officer violate a law have to understand that they don't always know the full story. Assuming the officer isn't being an *ss like some other people, there are times when he's not supposed to use sirens/lights in the performance of his duties.
by The Chief on February 24th, 2010