Tag: law enforcement
10 Posts

Jan 08, 2019
A Rant Against Radar Detectors
They're expensive, stupid, and they don't even really work anymore. Here's an idea: just slow down.

Oct 20, 2017
A Story of a Moron and His New Blue Lights
"No, I did not misuse the blue lights in order to take a parking space. At least not intentionally."

Jul 03, 2017
A Curmudgeon's Guide to Surviving the 4th of July
Leading a rural New England parade also gives you an opportunity to use all the modes of the siren intermittently. Dogs hate you, kids love you, and parents put up with it because it’s the 4th of July.


Jan 23, 2017
Will Hitchhike For Shrimp
Our blogger Tim Cotton on hitchhiking, police conferences and why it's always worth it to upgrade your rental car (when somebody else is paying.)


Oct 28, 2016
What Happens When a K9 Cop Misses His Target?
Find out why "Officer" Ninja owes Sergeant Tim Cotton a new pair of pants.

Jun 17, 2016
He Can't Drive 55: Sammy Hagar and His Real-Life Fast Cars
Sammy Hagar says "I Can't Drive 55" is the reason he never gets a ticket from traffic cops when he's out airing his performance car collection--which includes seven Ferraris.

Feb 01, 2011
Can you be at a full stop... with a wheel still spinning?!
I was ticketed recently for not stopping at a stop sign. I was sure I stopped. When I questioned the officer, he said all four wheels have to stop. The implication was that one or more of my wheels stopped...

Sep 01, 2009
In today's column: is buying a used police cruiser a good idea?
I am looking for a used vehicle for less than $10,000, and I was curious about used police cruisers. I have heard that they are built for durability. But how reliable are they as used cars? A company I am looking...