Motorcycle State Patrol
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From: Carbondale, IL
Motorcycle State Patrol
I need to take a poll. I'm in Illinois and was out yesterday riding on a 70 degree day. I was heading down a major 4 lane with little to no traffic. I came across a State Patrol on a beautiful HD patrol bike and gave him a wave. I do appreiciate the work these guys and gals do, and on a fat, heavy, HD what could be better. We'll no wave back!! I figured he must have been busy or in a hurry. A couple of hours later came across another patrol officer, ( same thing). My opinion is it doesn't take much to throw a hand down for a friendly wave. I have come to expect this from the 2-wheeled Honda Civic, but a state patrol on a beautiful RK/EG. I ask you, does the motorcycle patrol in your area wave back or is this maybe policy that they cannot?
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I don't think there is a wave or don't wave back. It's an individual thing. I find the same thing with other riders. PR does go a long way.
For police riding--are they using push to talk for there radio or listing to incoming radio traffic?
Is it a safer practice to keep both hands on the grips?
A simple head nod could replace the wave.
Eitherway don't take offense when police or civilian riders skip the wave. I don't.
For police riding--are they using push to talk for there radio or listing to incoming radio traffic?
Is it a safer practice to keep both hands on the grips?
A simple head nod could replace the wave.
Eitherway don't take offense when police or civilian riders skip the wave. I don't.
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I generally wave to the LEOs by accident of habit, and generally I don't receive a return wave. but I did get a wave from a couple of them just a few weeks ago. you have to keep in mind that for the troopers this is just a job, they generally don't ride for enjoyment after the work day is done.
