pookamatic
Junior Member
Was on my way home on I495 after riding some backroads with a friend. It was starting to get dark and I only had my dark shield with me*. I had a feeling that I was pushing the limits of speed and it just didn't feel right. Then as I was hitting the off ramp, lights. No shoulder on the ramp so I acknowledged the officer and continued to a spot where we could stop safely. This was gonna sting.
Shut it off, took off gloves, left helmet on, stayed on bike, got information ready, and ate some humble pie.
Good evening sir. The reason why I pulled you over was you were going a bit fast back there. I got you doing 87 (65 mph limit, although most travel 75)... any reason for the rush?
No.
Where you headed?
Home (< 0.5 miles to go).
Gave him DL/reg and insurance (he didn't ask for the insurance).
OK - sit tight for a minute.
Two minutes later he comes back...
Alright sir, I'm gonna let you off with a warning. I understand this is the season to get out and have fun. 87 is too fast, but not crazy. Dozens worse than that today alone. I appreciate you pulling over and cooperating. Slow it down a bit and be safe. Have a good night.
I shook his hand, thanked him. And rode home doing exactly the speed limit.
*Note to self: Put a pair of clear goggles under the seat.
Shut it off, took off gloves, left helmet on, stayed on bike, got information ready, and ate some humble pie.
Good evening sir. The reason why I pulled you over was you were going a bit fast back there. I got you doing 87 (65 mph limit, although most travel 75)... any reason for the rush?
No.
Where you headed?
Home (< 0.5 miles to go).
Gave him DL/reg and insurance (he didn't ask for the insurance).
OK - sit tight for a minute.
Two minutes later he comes back...
Alright sir, I'm gonna let you off with a warning. I understand this is the season to get out and have fun. 87 is too fast, but not crazy. Dozens worse than that today alone. I appreciate you pulling over and cooperating. Slow it down a bit and be safe. Have a good night.
I shook his hand, thanked him. And rode home doing exactly the speed limit.
*Note to self: Put a pair of clear goggles under the seat.