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shesha 06-22-2009 06:00 PM
No, I haven't gotten a ticket. Its not the same cop, I just see them go out of their way to get behind me to see what I am up to.

Its kind of funny. Like today, he switched 3 lanes followed me to work waited to see if I was really parking, I lold, but it gets annoying.

Trips 06-22-2009 06:01 PM
Some police are like Vultures looking for prey and I mean some.

Junior370z 06-22-2009 06:07 PM
nizz23sd you've seen my Z lol!

I get paranoid when cops are behind me. I know I'm not doing anything wrong, but all my past confrontations with the cops has me a bit jittery. They'll follow a bit then next thing you know they're gone.
Is it the same cop following all the time? If so that cop is just being a d**k!

510z 06-22-2009 06:35 PM
There is a very simple explanation for what is going on. You have what they call Delusions of Persecution.

delusions of persecution

noun
a delusion (common in paranoia) that others are out to get you and frustrate and embarrass you or inflict suffering on you; a complicated conspiracy is frequently imagined.

Its okay. you are not special. no one is out to get you. the police do not have a collective consciousness.

dad 06-22-2009 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by shesha (Post 97200)
No, I haven't gotten a ticket. Its not the same cop, I just see them go out of their way to get behind me to see what I am up to.

Its kind of funny. Like today, he switched 3 lanes followed me to work waited to see if I was really parking, I lold, but it gets annoying.
As long as you don't give them a reason, they(legally)can't pull you over.

spearfish25 06-22-2009 06:55 PM
My father in law is a cop. Let me tell you what goes on in their little world. They drive around all day, bored out of their minds. Then they see a new Z on the road, so they change lanes and follow it a bit. "Hmmm, that's that new sportscar. Hmmm, has a nice, sleek look. Hmmm, wonder what it looks like from the side. Hmmm, wonder if there is a hot woman driving it...better see where she goes."

It's not always malicious...just a change in the monotony for them. If they really felt like it, they'd just pull you over to talk about it.

rackley 06-22-2009 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 97245)
My father in law is a cop. Let me tell you what goes on in their little world. They drive around all day, bored out of their minds. Then they see a new Z on the road, so they change lanes and follow it a bit. "Hmmm, that's that new sportscar. Hmmm, has a nice, sleek look. Hmmm, wonder what it looks like from the side. Hmmm, wonder if there is a hot woman driving it...better see where she goes."

It's not always malicious...just a change in the monotony for them. If they really felt like it, they'd just pull you over to talk about it.
That's exactly what I was going to say. Cops are just people too - they see a sleek new sports car for the first time and they're probably just curious. Just like you turn your head when you see a lambo (drool, saw a yellow one yesterday) or similar passing by.

rench 06-22-2009 08:34 PM
I got tailed the other day for about 5 miles... I've decided that next time a cop is unsafely close to me (as the last one was) I'm gonna call 911 on my cell and report em for driving to close/harrassing me for no reason lol.

frost 06-22-2009 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wstar (Post 97159)
Don't let them harass you. Assuming everything is legal (re: you and the car at the time), when it gets to the ridiculously obvious point, just pull over to the side of the road, roll down the window, and wait. Either they'll leave, or they'll approach and you can ask them why they're harassing you. They'll get tired of this game quickly.
that's EXACTLY what I would do. 2nd choice, get the car number and call up the station and ask to file a complaint.

kannibul 06-22-2009 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by wstar (Post 97169)
That's what they're shooting for, scaring you into submission. Don't let them. If you're not doing anything illegal, there's no reason for them to be harassing you on the road.

And yes, a cop following someone around for no real reason is harassment. Everyone, regardless of legal status, watches the cop in the rear view, gets nervous, gets distracted, etc. This leads to driver mistakes (which is what the cop is hoping for, to induce a ticket-able offense), and could even result in an accident.

Just remember to be courteous when you confront them, and keep that lawyer on speed dial :)
Funny thing could be the cop drives that way to/from work. I don't know about LA, but cops around here take their cruisers home.

kannibul 06-22-2009 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rench (Post 97313)
I got tailed the other day for about 5 miles... I've decided that next time a cop is unsafely close to me (as the last one was) I'm gonna call 911 on my cell and report em for driving to close/harrassing me for no reason lol.
And get pulled over for using a cellphone while driving...

Oh, wait, the Z has bluetooth...lolz

StLRedrider 06-22-2009 08:47 PM
I haven't had any problems ever since i got pulled over for speeding awhile back. My big fear is my truck, it's about a foot higher than legal bumper height's and the five inch exhaust can be heard from 3 blocks away. So i'm waiting for the day i get pulled over in the ford.

g96818 06-22-2009 08:54 PM
brake test them

tolnep 06-22-2009 09:09 PM
donuts..

keep some in your car, when the cops get close, roll down your window, let em pull up beside you and offer a kryspy creme out the window..

course.. this could make things worse, they could be following you around like a love sick hippo with their tongues out, slavering like grues waiting on a sugar powered creme filled donut from their favorite feeder...

CrownR426 06-22-2009 09:24 PM
They probably really admire the z and have never seen the 370z or are just waiting for you to do a violation. That's what the cops around here and ny do to me all the time.
Good luck and they aren't always there to bust our balls!


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