When I was a young dude so many years ago I can hardly remember, I was a furious drag racer always racing on the streets & highways of NYC,mainly because NYC did not have a certified Drag Racing Quarter Mile track.
As such, I was always being pulled over by the local police,because my car was noisy,loud and fast. My pull overs were for various traffic violations, wreckless drivng (drag racing), etc.
I never once tried to outrun a police car. When their lights went on and they chased me, I pulled off the road as soon as possible and waiting for them to come and tell what I did wrong. I was never drunk or on drugs, but, I was a powerful, aggressive driver, that loved winning drag races.
My Dad, God bless his soul...always told me to always obey the cops and do not try to run away from them. That is exactly what I did...every time. Once the cops saw that I was not drunk or drugged and I had control of my wits,they usually chew my teenage butt out, and then let me go with a warning.
If violators of the law would just surrender when apprehended for committing a crime, few would ever get killed...period. I believe that...100%!!!
Dude,
I am a 58 year old speed demon (I have a heavy foot).
When I see a cop car doing a u turn behind me, I immediately find a safe place to pull over and stop. I put my flashers on and open EVERY WINDOW. If night, I turn on my dome light.
While the cop is reading my plate, I pull my registration papers, my license and my conceal carry permit (for good measure) and place them in my hands OUTSIDE the window for the policeman as they approach my vehicle. This action completely de-escalates the anxiety that a cop SHOULD normmaly have when approaching a vehicle.
It is yes sir, no sir. for the entire conversation. Guess what, out of the 4-5 times I have been pulled over for the past 3-4 years, I have gotten off with just a warning. My wife says that I am the luckiest guy in the world but it can all be boiled down to displaying respect for the LE and the badge they represent. In many cases, we start visiting about firearms. Sometimes I may be stopped for 45 minutes sharing info with them.
Respect the law..... easy peasy concept.
MFO