I just got pulled over by state patrol?

Question

First let me start by saying im a nationally registered Paramedic, I got pulled over about 15min ago coming home from running my usual 10miles a night. I had forgotten to use a turn signal and had no tag lights. I had my backpack on the side of me that says Paramedic on it. The cop was a total d**k head in til he saw my back pack. Then he said "i better let you off just in case you ever have to pick me up off the streets" With out even asking for Licence, Registration, or Insurance he let me go! Do you think he would of given me a ticket if i didnt have my backpack with me? I think my backpack is a life saver.

Answer 1

Just from what you said, Yes I think you would have received one.  You need to provide more info on how he was a d**k head, because that would give us a better picture of what happened.

Answer 2

yeah, i would think he would have.  usually state patrolers don't give warnings, just local officers.

Answer 3

You as a Paramedic should know better that turn with out giving a signal and with out tag lights. Next time it might be you being saved. You are lucky not to be given a ticket.

Answer 4

yes, this happened to me last week and he let me off, too.

Answer 5

Wow you got lucky. If I were you, I would keep my back pack with me every where I went. Or at least when I'm driving!!

Answer 6

its called professional courtesy, and its true what he said there might come a time where you two might cross paths.

Answer 7

He recgonised that you saved lives and admired that.  of course the reason he didntgive u a ticket was the backpack.

Heck you could probably get off on most infractions/ moving violations