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Old 04-03-2008, 09:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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!
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Probably not a good idea to pass a cop!
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Old 04-03-2008, 09:08 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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!
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.
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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.
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Old 04-03-2008, 09:14 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Probably not a good idea to pass a cop!
Why? Is there some law against passing a cop?
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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.
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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.
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That, you would think would be a correct assumption. However a non-speeding cop is something I haven't seen in a while.
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?
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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!
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.
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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.
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