Should police officers be forced to follow the same driving rules as the rest of us?

Question

I've repeatedly witnessed the CHP driving in reckless and unsafe manners (and followed them) just to get back to their CHP headquarters. These are non-emergency risks these guys are taking and with their speeding and reckless driving , they're tearing up the equipment you and I have paid for.

Answer 1

Cops, like all other drivers are required to obey all traffic laws. After all, they are civil servants and should be expected to set an example for all of us. One thing you could try is if you see a cop driving in an offensive manner, you could write down the number on that cop car and write a letter to your mayor.

Answer 2

Start calling your county/city commissioners and start complaining. Speak to your elected officials. It's an election year and they want to be voted back in.

Answer 3

Yes, and they do it here too, 65, BS I've seen cops going 85, 90.

Answer 4

I understand you being mad at the driving but to call them pigs and such is stupid of you. They put their lives on the line so you can walk the streets without getting mugged or shot. Take what you have for granted, cause it makes me mad on how ungrateful you are.

Answer 5

Would be nice wouldn't it? I once saw a Chicago cop drive the wrong way down a busy street writing tickets and sticking them on parked cars. All because he did not want to get out of the patrol car. And no, it was not raining, cold or snowing. It was a nice spring day. I mean really, how lazy can you get? And before anyone says anything I'm from a Law Enforcement family, but I jeez that's just crazy.

Answer 6

Police officers are required to follow the same driving rules as the rest of us, unless they are on a service call that demands they violate those rules.

If they are speeding or diving in a reckless manner without cause they can and should be disciplined if reported.

Answer 7

You are rite lets video tape them and turn them in.Cops are liers.