What's the rule (or law) about passing cops on the road? As in, if you are a respectful driver and find yourself in the unfortunate spot behind a cop, and other people pass both of you, but the cop doesn't pull over the guy that passed you both, why?

Momma always told me, don't pass police no matter what. Any why? Respect for the law - not because he'll pull you over for speeding (well, he might). But I don't get it when I'm behind a cop, people will attempt to, and successfully pass a cop and not get pulled over. No fair!:tap:

Probably not a good idea to pass a cop!

What's the rule (or law) about passing cops on the road? As in, if you are a respectful driver and find yourself in the unfortunate spot behind a cop, and other people pass both of you, but the cop doesn't pull over the guy that passed you both, why?

Momma always told me, don't pass police no matter what. Any why? Respect for the law - not because he'll pull you over for speeding (well, he might). But I don't get it when I'm behind a cop, people will attempt to, and successfully pass a cop and not get pulled over. No fair!:tap:

I've actually asked a cop friend if people get on his nerves when he is driving. You know, go sooooo slow you want to scream. He said yes. :lol:

Okay then - question 2:

What if the cop is out of county (i.e. PG cop in Calvert, or a St. Mary's cop in Calvert)

Two days, two cops, two hour drive home lengthened by being stuck behind a cop and slower drivers.

Probably not a good idea to pass a cop!

Why? Is there some law against passing a cop?

Why? Is there some law against passing a cop?
if the cop is going the speed limit it's called speeding! I was answering his question assuming the police officer was going the speed limit.

if the cop is going the speed limit it's called speeding! I was answering his question assuming the police officer was going the speed limit.

That, you would think would be a correct assumption. However a non-speeding cop is something I haven't seen in a while.

That, you would think would be a correct assumption. However a non-speeding cop is something I haven't seen in a while.

:killingme:lmao: Now that is the truth!!! I often hang behind them because people get out of their way and you can ride on their coat tails. I'm always afraid they are pacing me from in front though. Is that possible?

What's the rule (or law) about passing cops on the road? As in, if you are a respectful driver and find yourself in the unfortunate spot behind a cop, and other people pass both of you, but the cop doesn't pull over the guy that passed you both, why?

Momma always told me, don't pass police no matter what. Any why? Respect for the law - not because he'll pull you over for speeding (well, he might). But I don't get it when I'm behind a cop, people will attempt to, and successfully pass a cop and not get pulled over. No fair!:tap:

If you're not doing anything illegal I don't see the purpose of being intimidated by a cop's presence. As far as respect goes, I don't see how passing a cop is disrespectful unless you're going above the posted speed limit. I (along with the rest of traffic) passed a cop who was doing 40 on I95 as he appeared to be pacing a slow driver.

I had a cop pull out in front of me coming out of the Sheriff's office today around 3:30 at the intersection with the State Police Barracks. Blue Crown Victoria. He knew he didn't have time. Had to hit my brakes and then I laid on the horn. I couldn't believe he did it! He started to pull out, then stopped, then pulled out right in front of me anyway. I would have been ticketed for that. Totally unsafe driving.

Okay then - question 2:

What if the cop is out of county (i.e. PG cop in Calvert, or a St. Mary's cop in Calvert)

Two days, two cops, two hour drive home lengthened by being stuck behind a cop and slower drivers.

I had an out-of-county cop pass me doing 75 in a 55. I followed her and wrote down her information. What happens at the next red light? She flips on her wig-wags and pulls me over....a cop from the home county comes over and tells me to continue driving...

Anyone else have a Calvert warning in St Marys County? :killingme

I had an out-of-county cop pass me doing 75 in a 55. I followed her and wrote down her information. What happens at the next red light? She flips on her wig-wags and pulls me over....a cop from the home county comes over and tells me to continue driving...

Anyone else have a Calvert warning in St Marys County? :killingme

Pics or it didn't happen.

I had an out-of-county cop pass me doing 75 in a 55. I followed her and wrote down her information. What happens at the next red light? She flips on her wig-wags and pulls me over....a cop from the home county comes over and tells me to continue driving...

Anyone else have a Calvert warning in St Marys County? :killingme

They can't do that. :bs:

I have no problem either calling the duty officer of the state police barracks or the sheriff's office if I observe reckless driving from an officer. Just make sure to not the time (preferably on a 24 hour clock) and the place. Even better if you can identify the unit. Got the Calvert deputy driving the white suv without a light bar, the office immediately knew who had ran the red light in front of me.

I had an out-of-county cop pass me doing 75 in a 55. I followed her and wrote down her information. What happens at the next red light? She flips on her wig-wags and pulls me over....a cop from the home county comes over and tells me to continue driving...

Anyone else have a Calvert warning in St Marys County? :killingme

:bs: You are a pathological liar, aren't you?

Probably not a good idea to pass a cop!

No it is not

I would not pass a cop going the speed limit out of respect for the laws of my country or state, not out of respect for the particular officer in front of me. On the flip side, I can't understand people who slam on their brakes and refuse to do anywhere near the speed limit just because there is a cop in their vicinity. DORKS, HE WON'T PULL YOU OVER FOR DOING THE SPEED LIMIT, OKAY?!?! That said, most of the cops I've seen fly down the road 20-30mph over the limit so there's not much opportunity to pass them anyway.

They can't do that. :bs:

Actually they can stop you out-of-county. Most local PDs have a mutual aid agreement with neighboring counties that allow them to make arrests as well as traffic stops, or assist in any way necessary.

What's the rule (or law) about passing cops on the road? As in, if you are a respectful driver and find yourself in the unfortunate spot behind a cop, and other people pass both of you, but the cop doesn't pull over the guy that passed you both, why?

Momma always told me, don't pass police no matter what. Any why? Respect for the law - not because he'll pull you over for speeding (well, he might). But I don't get it when I'm behind a cop, people will attempt to, and successfully pass a cop and not get pulled over. No fair!:tap:

While the majority of police officers I know do in fact speed, if they are doing 55, you can USUALLY pass them (very slowly) with no consequences. If you blast past them at 70, well, expect to get stopped. If you go by at 60, you SHOULD be safe. However, each police officer is different, and some believe since they are "the man" you can't pass them AT ALL. Use caution.

Personally, I wouldn't risk it.

Personally, I wouldn't risk it.

/agree - ok, I feel better now

Driving stupid and speeding past him is disrespectful. Passing him is not...especially if you're not breaking any laws. Chances are, he's probably driving slow to eat something on the run, converse on the radio or phone.

Whats disrespectful is if YOU are holding up a cop and won't GTF over in the right lane so he can pass. I see that crap all the time. If you're in the right lane and see this...make a damn hole so folks can get over too! Amazes me how stupid people are when a cop gets behind them...they'll slow down to 45-50, and freak out/get scared.

there is nothing wrong with passing a cop if you are doing the speed limit. i think in most cases, cops wont pull over someone only going 5 mph over the limit either. yeah, you take chances when you pass a cop doing more than the speed limit, but i think if your only going a few miles an hour over the limit while passing him on a two-lane road on the left while correctly using your turn signals and he pulls you over... he's pulling you over because you hurt his ego, not because you driving wrecklessly.

I had a cop pull out in front of me coming out of the Sheriff's office today around 3:30 at the intersection with the State Police Barracks. Blue Crown Victoria. He knew he didn't have time. Had to hit my brakes and then I laid on the horn. I couldn't believe he did it! He started to pull out, then stopped, then pulled out right in front of me anyway. I would have been ticketed for that. Totally unsafe driving.

You should have gotten out and yelled CITZENS ARREST! Like Gomer did to Barney on Any Griffith Show. :yay:

What's the rule (or law) about passing cops on the road? As in, if you are a respectful driver and find yourself in the unfortunate spot behind a cop, and other people pass both of you, but the cop doesn't pull over the guy that passed you both, why?

Momma always told me, don't pass police no matter what. Any why? Respect for the law - not because he'll pull you over for speeding (well, he might). But I don't get it when I'm behind a cop, people will attempt to, and successfully pass a cop and not get pulled over. No fair!:tap:

Driving all over this great nation of ours for work I have passed alot of cops. If I am doing the speed limit and catch up to them I dont hesitate to pull out and pass. The only time you can not pass an officer while doing the speed limit is when they have their Emergency lights on. There is no law that says you can't pass.. Same thing for police officers from other counties If not up to speed pass them...

Driving all over this great nation of ours for work I have passed alot of cops. If I am doing the speed limit and catch up to them I dont hesitate to pull out and pass. The only time you can not pass an officer while doing the speed limit is when they have their Emergency lights on. There is no law that says you can't pass.. Same thing for police officers from other counties If not up to speed pass them...

:yeahthat: :yeahthat:

I had a cop follow me last night from Pegg Road all the way down route 246 to the intersection of route 5. Right before the intersection he got in the left lane (I was in the right lane) and we both made a right at the light. Now he's in front of me. Half way up the hill, across from Dyson's he suddenly pulls over to the side of the road. I drive past, he gets behind me again. Follows me all the way to my neighborhood. I pull in, he turns behind me. I drive to my house, he passes by. WTF? I wasn't speeding, had my seat belt on, wasn't drunk or impaired, and used turn signals and stopped at the red lights. Was he just looking for a reason to pull me over? I think he was profiling :lmao:

yeah, he was being a creep and waiting for you to make one wrong move.

I had a cop follow me last night from Pegg Road all the way down route 246 to the intersection of route 5. Right before the intersection he got in the left lane (I was in the right lane) and we both made a right at the light. Now he's in front of me. Half way up the hill, across from Dyson's he suddenly pulls over to the side of the road. I drive past, he gets behind me again. Follows me all the way to my neighborhood. I pull in, he turns behind me. I drive to my house, he passes by. WTF? I wasn't speeding, had my seat belt on, wasn't drunk or impaired, and used turn signals and stopped at the red lights. Was he just looking for a reason to pull me over? I think he was profiling :lmao:

He had the fishing pole out tryin to catch something thats for sure...:killingme

What's the rule (or law) about passing cops on the road? As in, if you are a respectful driver and find yourself in the unfortunate spot behind a cop, and other people pass both of you, but the cop doesn't pull over the guy that passed you both, why?

Momma always told me, don't pass police no matter what. Any why? Respect for the law - not because he'll pull you over for speeding (well, he might). But I don't get it when I'm behind a cop, people will attempt to, and successfully pass a cop and not get pulled over. No fair!:tap:

As long as you are going the speed limit, It does'nt matter if it's a cop or anyone else....Pass with care...

I laugh when I see a grandpa or grandma tailgating a cop, but I never see a cop pull someone over when the cop is in front.....that ever happen to anyone?

He had the fishing pole out tryin to catch something thats for sure...:killingme

Proably even knows who you are by now, weight and height and age.:whistle:

I had a cop follow me last night from Pegg Road all the way down route 246 to the intersection of route 5. Right before the intersection he got in the left lane (I was in the right lane) and we both made a right at the light. Now he's in front of me. Half way up the hill, across from Dyson's he suddenly pulls over to the side of the road. I drive past, he gets behind me again. Follows me all the way to my neighborhood. I pull in, he turns behind me. I drive to my house, he passes by. WTF? I wasn't speeding, had my seat belt on, wasn't drunk or impaired, and used turn signals and stopped at the red lights. Was he just looking for a reason to pull me over? I think he was profiling :lmao:

Tryin' to catch ya' ridin' dirty.

I had an out-of-county cop pass me doing 75 in a 55. I followed her and wrote down her information. What happens at the next red light? She flips on her wig-wags and pulls me over....a cop from the home county comes over and tells me to continue driving...

Anyone else have a Calvert warning in St Marys County? :killingme
I'm tossing the :bs: flag on your post here.

I had a cop follow me last night from Pegg Road all the way down route 246 to the intersection of route 5. Right before the intersection he got in the left lane (I was in the right lane) and we both made a right at the light. Now he's in front of me. Half way up the hill, across from Dyson's he suddenly pulls over to the side of the road. I drive past, he gets behind me again. Follows me all the way to my neighborhood. I pull in, he turns behind me. I drive to my house, he passes by. WTF? I wasn't speeding, had my seat belt on, wasn't drunk or impaired, and used turn signals and stopped at the red lights. Was he just looking for a reason to pull me over? I think he was profiling :lmao:
I'm only speculating, because I had something similar happen to me about 4 months ago. It's possible there was something suspicious about your car. He might've ran your tags and all to make sure your you. Perhaps there was a stolen car that your car fit the description for. It may not be your driving or you, just something about the car.

:shrug:

What's the rule (or law) about passing cops on the road? As in, if you are a respectful driver and find yourself in the unfortunate spot behind a cop, and other people pass both of you, but the cop doesn't pull over the guy that passed you both, why?

Momma always told me, don't pass police no matter what. Any why? Respect for the law - not because he'll pull you over for speeding (well, he might). But I don't get it when I'm behind a cop, people will attempt to, and successfully pass a cop and not get pulled over. No fair!:tap:

:shrug: if they're doing 70-75 what's the need to pass them-just follow. had a charles county sheriff this moring that left from the southern end of st. mary's and turned off on mattawoman :howdy: thanks for leading the way:lmao:then he's in the right lane coming to a crawl and several of us passed him, but not above speed limit.

I'm only speculating, because I had something similar happen to me about 4 months ago. It's possible there was something suspicious about your car. He might've ran your tags and all to make sure your you. Perhaps there was a stolen car that your car fit the description for. It may not be your driving or you, just something about the car.

:shrug:

True (and there are alot of Ford Explorer out there) but I've decided that the good cops of southern maryland were sweet enough to give me a personal excort home to make sure I made it safetly. Thanks SOMD's Finest! :yay: And I feel safer knowing they're looking out for me.

Attention Mr. Police Man: I'll be heading outta work about 4 today, can I get a personel excort again, it really did make me feel secure knowing you were there.

When I initially read this, I thought it was talking about single-lane roads...Like, passing a cop when the lines are dotted (legal passing). Would anyone have the balls to do THAT to a cop?

(I personally have no problem slowly going by a cop on a 2 lane if I'm not topping 9mph over :shrug: I just hope that never catches up to me)

You should have gotten out and yelled CITZENS ARREST! Like Gomer did to Barney on Any Griffith Show. :yay:

:lol: I should have just not applied my brakes. Oooooooooooooooppppps.

I laugh when I see a grandpa or grandma tailgating a cop, but I never see a cop pull someone over when the cop is in front.....that ever happen to anyone?

that happened to me - he was flying, so i was behind him going up rte 4. he was in a red unmarked. We were both in the left lane, so he pulls over into the right lane, gets behind me and puts on his lights. busted. no ticket, just a warning. he wasn't rude or anything, just asked why i was speeding. I just laughed and said cuz you were.

:lmao: too funny and you only got a warning thats cool

Driving all over this great nation of ours for work I have passed alot of cops. If I am doing the speed limit and catch up to them I dont hesitate to pull out and pass. The only time you can not pass an officer while doing the speed limit is when they have their Emergency lights on. There is no law that says you can't pass.. Same thing for police officers from other counties If not up to speed pass them...

Right, but if a cop is traveling above the speed limit by 5 or even 10 over out in front he/she is basically giving the public that 5 or 10. I doubt you will get pulled over following in the draft. (unless your riding the bumper) But pass the cop when he/she is already giving you that 5 or 10..... you probably will get pulled over. I'm not saying its right but I bet it will happen....try it and found out??

:killingme:lmao: I often hang behind them because people get out of their way and you can ride on their coat tails. I'm always afraid they are pacing me from in front though. Is that possible?

I admit it, I do this to.

Driving stupid and speeding past him is disrespectful. Passing him is not...especially if you're not breaking any laws. Chances are, he's probably driving slow to eat something on the run, converse on the radio or phone.

Whats disrespectful is if YOU are holding up a cop and won't GTF over in the right lane so he can pass. I see that crap all the time. If you're in the right lane and see this...make a damn hole so folks can get over too! Amazes me how stupid people are when a cop gets behind them...they'll slow down to 45-50, and freak out/get scared.

The wife told me that a cop will always stay in the left lane because passing on the right is illegal and he will never pass anyone on the right - so yeah people - get out of his way and make our commute a little enjoyable! :-)

HAHAHA thats the funniest thing I've ever heard, happened to me last night, CCSO

Well speed up and get off your cellphone.:lmao:

The wife told me that a cop will always stay in the left lane because passing on the right is illegal and he will never pass anyone on the right - so yeah people - get out of his way and make our commute a little enjoyable! :-)

Passing on the right, in and of itself, is NOT illegal. UNSAFE passing on the right IS illegal. The officer would have to be able to prove what was unsafe about it.

Well, I think posting this thread gave me bad juju. Heading home last night, right before the 2/4 split (southbound), people were in that "normal" formation - two people in the lead not letting anyone pass doing 50-55, I got a break on the downhill slope and took off... as soon as I did, I saw him - Smokey!

Well, knowing there was nooooooo way that he didn't see me, I just headed right over to the shoulder. I got going a little faster than I thought though... I won't tell you how fast I was going (because he might be reading these forums - you never know) - but he was nice and gave me a break, but I still have a $160 ticket to worry about. :whistle:

However, I've heard going to court for a speeding ticket, no matter the case, will get it knocked down a little bit, or at least they'll give you PBJ. Is this true? Has anyone had a big speeding ticket they needed to get out of?

Passing cops while splitting lanes doing a stand-up wheelie is generaly considered bad form. Don't ask how I know this...
Ed:whistle:

:popcorn:

True (and there are alot of Ford Explorer out there) but I've decided that the good cops of southern maryland were sweet enough to give me a personal escort home to make sure I made it safetly. Thanks SOMD's Finest! :yay: And I feel safer knowing they're looking out for me.

Attention Mr. Police Man: I'll be heading outta work about 4 today, can I get a personel escort again, it really did make me feel secure knowing you were there.Escort for crying out loud. Not excort. :banghead:

I had a cop follow me last night from Pegg Road all the way down route 246 to the intersection of route 5. Right before the intersection he got in the left lane (I was in the right lane) and we both made a right at the light. Now he's in front of me. Half way up the hill, across from Dyson's he suddenly pulls over to the side of the road. I drive past, he gets behind me again. Follows me all the way to my neighborhood. I pull in, he turns behind me. I drive to my house, he passes by. WTF? I wasn't speeding, had my seat belt on, wasn't drunk or impaired, and used turn signals and stopped at the red lights. Was he just looking for a reason to pull me over? I think he was profiling :lmao:

My bf works nights at Pax River and has this happen to him all the time. He is scared to death to drive home because he says there are always bored cops out looking for something to do. He leaves for home about midnight and has been followed around several times.

Right, but if a cop is traveling above the speed limit by 5 or even 10 over out in front he/she is basically giving the public that 5 or 10. I doubt you will get pulled over following in the draft. (unless your riding the bumper) But pass the cop when he/she is already giving you that 5 or 10..... you probably will get pulled over. I'm not saying its right but I bet it will happen....try it and found out??

Ummmm I never said anything about passing them if they are speeding...:shrug: