Stopped for a LEO
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Stopped for a LEO
So I'm on my way to work today in the fast lane, 68 in 5th gear (60 zone), I round a corner and see a guy leaning on his seat with his arms crossed on his chest - like he was waiting. Thinking "hey I'm going to finally get to stop and lend assistance if needed". I get right on top of him and it's a Washington State Trooper in short sleeves, not pointing the radar gun at anyone enjoying our 65 degree sunny day! I get along side of him and say "your not in any trouble, I pulled off because I saw a Biker in trouble". He says "no I'm not in any trouble and your OK (thought maybe I just knew I had been had so pulled over) but thanks for doing that". So we chatted for a minute and I headed out. Five minutes later we go bumper to bumper and some guy next to me wants to know if that cop gave me a ticket. When I said "no, I stopped for him" I got this are you kidding me look. Don't expect a non-biker to understand. Enjoyed the rest of my commute into Seattle. 
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RE: Stopped for a LEO
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So I'm on my way to work today in the fast lane, 68 in 5th gear (60 zone), I round a corner and see a guy leaning on his seat with his arms crossed on his chest - like he was waiting. Thinking "hey I'm going to finally get to stop and lend assistance if needed". I get right on top of him and it's a Washington State Trooper in short sleeves, not pointing the radar gun at anyone enjoying our 65 degree sunny day! I get along side of him and say "your not in any trouble, I pulled off because I saw a Biker in trouble". He says "no I'm not in any trouble and your OK (thought maybe I just knew I had been had so pulled over) but thanks for doing that". So we chatted for a minute and I headed out. Five minutes later we go bumper to bumper and some guy next to me wants to know if that cop gave me a ticket. When I said "no, I stopped for him" I got this are you kidding me look. Don't expect a non-biker to understand. Enjoyed the rest of my commute into Seattle.
So I'm on my way to work today in the fast lane, 68 in 5th gear (60 zone), I round a corner and see a guy leaning on his seat with his arms crossed on his chest - like he was waiting. Thinking "hey I'm going to finally get to stop and lend assistance if needed". I get right on top of him and it's a Washington State Trooper in short sleeves, not pointing the radar gun at anyone enjoying our 65 degree sunny day! I get along side of him and say "your not in any trouble, I pulled off because I saw a Biker in trouble". He says "no I'm not in any trouble and your OK (thought maybe I just knew I had been had so pulled over) but thanks for doing that". So we chatted for a minute and I headed out. Five minutes later we go bumper to bumper and some guy next to me wants to know if that cop gave me a ticket. When I said "no, I stopped for him" I got this are you kidding me look. Don't expect a non-biker to understand. Enjoyed the rest of my commute into Seattle.
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RE: Stopped for a LEO
Well, good for you Dave. You are to be commended. If you think it's safe to do so, stopping for someone you think might be in trouble is always a good and decent thing to do. ... no matter who it is.
LEO's are people too.
LEO's are people too.