Cops and apes
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From: Potsdam, NY
I've heard of people being ticketed for using car tires (a bike won't pass roadworthness safety inspection here with one) and given warnings on loud exhausts and ticketed for jumbo apes but never for just 5/8 of an inch over. You could attribute that much to measurement error. Basically if your hands are at the height of your shoulders or over that height it is enough to cause steering issues not to mention comfort issues. If you have a really loud exhaust your going to attract a lot of unwanted attention and there are laws against this but most cops have no way to measure this so it becomes subjective, most will give warnings on loud exhausts.
Last edited by fat_tony; Sep 3, 2012 at 12:05 AM.
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From: anacoco, la
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I once had a state park ranger attempt give me a ticket for photographing without a permit. He thought because I had "pro" equipment I was on assignment. I explained I was not a pro. He then commenced to ticket me for parking a half tire over a parking line. It was snow covered and you couldn't see the line. I offered to move my truck but he would have none of it. When I questioned his reasoning he put his hand on his gun and told me to get in my truck. Can't argue with that. It wouldn't have been feasable to take off from work just to contest a parking ticket. The judge wouldn't listen anyway.
I've lost much respect for law enforcement over the years because of abuse of authority. This situation is more of the same.
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Most do until they find themselves subject to some of the petty BS mentioned here. Never think it won't happen to you.
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It was worse in the 70's. Traveling on a "chopper" usually meant a small town cop would follow you through town. If you stopped to get gas or something to eat they would sometimes let you know that they didn't appreciate any "undesirable" elements in their town. Must have been the greasy cutoff jean jackets that got their blood pressure up.
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