Odessa Tx Police officer 7-11 Converstion. He thought I was being a wise ass

[Chris79761TX]

Odessa Tx Police officer 7-11 Conversation. He thought I was being a wise ass

I pulled into a 7-11 to get gas and a mountain dew. Parked the bike and standing there 2 of Odessa's finest walk up to me. And it felt like they were interogating me as they were looking my bike over and writing down the serial numbers.

Cop: Hi how are you today?
Me: I am fine
Cop: nice bike what kind is it?
Me: Suzuki Hayabusa
Cop: Hmmmm what year?
Me: 2007

Mean while cop#2 was searching all over my bike writing down the discription, plate number, serial number never saying a word to me

Cop: what year is it again ?
Me: a 2007
Cop: I heard these are pretty quick?
Me: it can be.
Cop: Is it yours?
Me: Yes I bought it in Nov I have my registration and insurance in my wallet.
Cop: Oh I believe you.
Cop: Sure is a nice day isn't it?
Me: yes it is.
Cop: So how fast does this bike go?
Me: The speed limit.
Cop: Hmmm. how fast does it go?
Me: the speed limit.
Cop#2 finally opens his mouth to say something: Are you being a smartass? He asked you a question.
Me: I answered his question. The bike does the speed limit.

they never asked for my driver license or registration or proof of insurance and just walked away with the cop#2 calling in the discription of the bike and plate number.

 

[SKnight]

Sounds like fishing but odds are they had one matching your description stolen and wanted to check yours out. The questions were to get a rise out of you allowing further questions, a criminal would get defensive.

Been involved with officers most of my adult life, I've heard this many many times.

 

[outlawbusa]

Yep, sounds like they had a bike they were looking to get more information on. They could tell you wasn't the dude they were looking for or they would have hung out a bit longer I'm sure, and at least made sure you had all your documents legal.

 

[lil charlie]

I would have been polite untill cop #2 opened his mouth. I give respect until it is not returned, at that point I would have went getto on him. What's he going to do? I have all the proper stuff for my bike and I have no wants or warrants.

 

[twotonevert]

Relax guys, if my bike was stolen I would want them checking every white Hayabusa they came across. And next time if someone asks how fast will it go, just say, "Faster than I want to go". It always brings a chuckle

 

[Chris79761TX]

I told them I had all my paperwork they NEVER asked to see it or asked for my drivers license. I am 44 yrs old I guess I look like a criminal with my Suzuki jacket on and my helmet on the mirror....lol

 

[SKnight]

I would have been polite untill cop #2 opened his mouth. I give respect until it is not returned, at that point I would have went getto on him. What's he going to do? I have all the proper stuff for my bike and I have no wants or warrants.

Good cop bad cop, totally staged. Unfortunately if you get too verbal in a public place and don't calm down they can arrest you on disorderly conduct. Best way to play the game is to simply not play.

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

They never asked for your papers because numbers weren't the bike they were looking for.
Since it wasn't bike they were looking for they tried you on to see if they could get you for something else.

Relax, carry on, nothing to see here.

 

[lil charlie]

Good cop bad cop, totally staged. Unfortunately if you get too verbal in a public place and don't calm down they can arrest you on disorderly conduct. Best way to play the game is to simply not play.

I know the game, my dad was a cop for a while. Im a grwon man and will only give you respect if it is given in return. Get pissy with me and I will give it right back.

 

[skydivr]

They were looking for one for some reason (ran from police, or stolen). My response would have been "faster than I can afford, officer". And asked them if they were looking for some reason in particular.

 

[Lycan]

Sorry but I would have suggested cop 2 do something with his tongue and his attitude...

 

[MO-BUSA]

typical questions, just trying to get a rize out of ya, just be polite and play the game.

 

[frisbee]

I always say "not fast enough"

 

[zukracer]

I've been pulled before and the second my helmet came off my head, the cops said, sorry man we were looking for someone else. I'm pretty sure the others nailed it, they were looking for something most likely. There is a chance they were just being assclowns and trying to goat you into giving them something to do

Now I would have asked the second officer what he was doing as soon as I saw him writing down things from my bike. No one is above the law as we have seen in the news, can't be too careful

 

[GNBRETT]

Cop: So how fast does this bike go?
Me: Faster then your Cop car.
Cop: Hmmm. how fast does it go?
Me: A LOT Faster then your Cop car.

 

[Tufbusa]

LEO: How fast does your bike go?

ME: I'm not sure officer the speedo only goes to a buck forty!

 

[dadofthree]

Sorry about your experience, cop 2 was out of line and unprofessional. Now how fast were you going to get to the 7-11

 

[Chris79761TX]

I think next time a cop asks me how fast my bike is I will reply Faster than the radio can get a road block setup....lol

 

[skydivr]

Believe me, you can't outrun the radio...and I'm not telling why I know that...a LONG time ago....

 

[dadofthree]

I think next time a cop asks me how fast my bike is I will reply Faster than the radio can get a road block setup....lol

Roadblock to much civil liability; spike strips, and those wouldn't be used on a bike.