Anybody ever get mistaken for a cop?
 

I was on the way in yesterday, when I became somewhat annoyed with the pickup in front of me. The driver had slowed down to 30 (which is about 5 miles less than posted, but it's a steep downhill and everyone usually does 45+.) Being a sexist racist, I took a peak into the cab to see if a lady or (insert racist, ageist stereotype here) was driving. It was a young white male who happened to be furtively putting his seat belt on. I realized at that point he had mistaken me for a motorcycle cop. (It happens to be a stretch where these guys prey on us from time to time. Lots of stop signs and speed traps. Plus we have a new cell phone law.)

As we continued, he came to a complete stop at the lights (no California Roll!), was careful to use his blinkers and even turned his rap music down. I was laughing to myself, because I am so not a cop! I do dress all in black and look a bit like those Dirty Harry MC cops, but the guys out here use Beemers, with windshields, etc. none of which I remotely resemble.

Eventually the road widened out to two, then three lanes. I pulled up next to him in the double left turn lanes, and gave him a wave. He looked a bit startled - I think he still thought I was a cop.

Probably had sparked one up before heading into work. :bong:

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You should've pulled him over and "confiscated" his stash.

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I've noticed people driving slow in front of me once or twice since I got my windshield. I wondered if that might be why, but I have a black full face helmet with a tinted visor. And my boots are sort of reddish. Not very cop like.

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Wasn't packin' my Glock. ;) But you're giving me some ideas.

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Don't forget to share, man.

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.........nobody rides for free !! :biggrin:

Re: Anybody ever get mistaken for a cop?
 

Well, only one time:

http://www.postimage.org/aVYoZ4A.jpg

Maybe that's why I've always had an interest in becoming a LEO.... :??: That, or maybe my uncle being a detective (and a motorcycle officer at that)......or my dad going through the police academy.........naaa, couldn't be any of those things :roll:
Ride safe

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It's funny. That's exactly how I've always pictured how you look...right down to the half-helmet.

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Thing looks just like my GZ!

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Hahaha, you're such a comedian ;)