[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Last night's shenanigans.

If only they had finished re-striping the road

Too soon

[shoei]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Last night's shenanigans.

You attached the photo upside down.

I am thoroughly disappointed it's not a mustang or hellcat. Usually one or the other. Didn't think a Prius could pick up that much speed to flip.

[///d]

Originally Posted by shoei

You attached the photo upside down.

I am thoroughly disappointed it's not a mustang or hellcat. Usually one or the other. Didn't think a Prius could pick up that much speed to flip.

Off main topic, but I saw one of the new Mustang Mach-e in Steamboat Springs.

Such a shame what they turned the pony car into.

[shoei]

Originally Posted by ///d

Off main topic, but I saw one of the new Mustang Mach-e in Steamboat Springs.

Such a shame what they turned the pony car into.

I just found this out the other day actually. It was never supposed to be a mustang. At the 11th hour, the powers that be at Ford were terrified the car wouldn't sell because "nobody would know what it is." So that's why they slapped some mustang badges and cues on the car. That's why it looks so hideous, is because it never was born to be a Mustang. They just took her to some alley way for some really quick and horrendous plastic surgery.

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

From Newport Beach: Motor officers observed a motorcyclist riding down PCH doing a wheelie. Not only was the rider issued a misdemeanor citation for exhibition of speed, but the motorcycle was also impounded. #30DayHold

Around here, yodel-brains ride wheelies past the police station on their crotch rockets all the time. Down in NYC, the local TV news shows packs of ATV/dirt bike riders pulling blocks-long wheelies on city streets and through public parks with no fear of the ramifications or police.

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Slow drivers aren't always potentially intoxicated. They are often texting while driving, elderly (…and need their licenses revoked/restricted), etc. The reasons vary, but it is an indication of a "problem."

This was well before cell phones. The town was so small that they couldn't afford a police night shift. That stop DWI state grant took some drunk drivers off the road, but more importantly kept a warm body in the patrol car seat in case of other law enforcement needs when the nearest State Trooper was 20+ minutes away.....

[UncleWede]

I still remember: I was on my softtail, turning onto a straight rode. 2 other guys on c-rockets came up next to me. We politely nodded.

Light goes green, they creep thru the turn to a straight, then dude proceeds to pop up the front and rode that way for at least 1/2 mile.

Yeah, the front end of the softtail doesn't come up in the air. . .

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by shoei

You attached the photo upside down.

I am thoroughly disappointed it's not a mustang or hellcat. Usually one or the other. Didn't think a Prius could pick up that much speed to flip.

Unsafe lane change plus impacting another vehicle coupled with decent forward momentum resulted in the rollover.

[shoei]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Unsafe lane change plus impacting another vehicle coupled with decent forward momentum resulted in the rollover.

Damn. Still, looks like a gen2 Prius. Those things are aerodynamic and low to the ground.

Almost like the driver was having their taint brushed while driving or something.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by shoei

Damn. Still, looks like a gen2 Prius. Those things are aerodynamic and low to the ground.

Almost like the driver was having their taint brushed while driving or something.

He wishes. Imagine rolling up to that on scene. Lol!

[Fly320s]

Speed isn't necessary for a rollover.

[Tambohamilton]

Originally Posted by Fly320s

Speed isn't necessary for a rollover.

Was anyone actually going to stop and help? Maybe they all thought the driver deserved to suffer, after being such an idiot

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

Was anyone actually going to stop and help? Maybe they all thought the driver deserved to suffer, after being such an idiot

People rarely stop.

[shoei]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

People rarely stop.

Confirmed. One of the largest intersections here in LA - Westwood Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd. Anywhoos, long time ago I got taken out while on the bike and as I lay there making sure nothing was broken, people honked at me for my possibly death getting in their way to work, lol. Cars honked - 4. People stopped and helped - 0.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by shoei

Confirmed. One of the largest intersections here in LA - Westwood Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd. Anywhoos, long time ago I got taken out while on the bike and as I lay there making sure nothing was broken, people honked at me for my possibly death getting in their way to work, lol. Cars honked - 4. People stopped and helped - 0.

It annoys me when I roll up to a scene and there are a dozen people recording, but not one of them attempted to help and/or render aid.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

It annoys me when I roll up to a scene and there are a dozen people recording, but not one of them attempted to help and/or render aid.

Looks to me like the driver passed out.

[F30lolz]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

It annoys me when I roll up to a scene and there are a dozen people recording, but not one of them attempted to help and/or render aid.

Let’s not forget the people who are recording the people who are recording the incident!

[SaMaster14]

I got pulled over in Beverly Hills this evening - absolute harassment.

Driving the speed limit in sport + and the cop flipped a U turn and pulled me over.

Said that there is a law that you aren't allowed to drive in "sport mode" in Beverly Hills anymore. I apologetically responded that I'm an attorney and had no idea of this new law and "should have known" and that I'd look it up for reference … cop got a bit flustered, took my ID for about 30 seconds and returned in saying it was a new law and he'd let me off with a warning.

Of course I haven't memorized the BH penal code, but I'm pretty sure there is no law that says I can't put my stock-exhaust car in "sport mode" (his words) on rodeo drive only. Wasn't revving or anything, barely even downshifting when coming to a stop. Clearly wanted to see who was driving, and sadly, probably would have given trouble to someone else…

Nobody on the road (it was about 10pm) just making my way home. He also asked if the car was mine (I shaved recently, so I guess I look young to be an attorney with an M4 )

Thoughts? Am I the fool? Is there really a law that reads "thou shall not drive in 'sport mode' on rodeo drive from Wilshire boulevard to Santa Monica boulevard"? Would love to see it and raise the issue with the BH Bar Association

[SaMaster14]

Originally Posted by shoei

Confirmed. One of the largest intersections here in LA - Westwood Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd. Anywhoos, long time ago I got taken out while on the bike and as I lay there making sure nothing was broken, people honked at me for my possibly death getting in their way to work, lol. Cars honked - 4. People stopped and helped - 0.

I know that intersection well; I would have pulled over immediately!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by SaMaster14

I got pulled over in Beverly Hills this evening - absolute harassment.

Driving the speed limit in sport + and the cop flipped a U turn and pulled me over.

Said that there is a law that you aren't allowed to drive in "sport mode" in Beverly Hills anymore. I apologetically responded that I'm an attorney and had no idea of this new law and "should have known" and that I'd look it up for reference … cop got a bit flustered, took my ID for about 30 seconds and returned in saying it was a new law and he'd let me off with a warning.

Of course I haven't memorized the BH penal code, but I'm pretty sure there is no law that says I can't put my stock-exhaust car in "sport mode" (his words) on rodeo drive only. Wasn't revving or anything, barely even downshifting when coming to a stop. Clearly wanted to see who was driving, and sadly, probably would have given trouble to someone else…

Nobody on the road (it was about 10pm) just making my way home. He also asked if the car was mine (I shaved recently, so I guess I look young to be an attorney with an M4 )

Thoughts? Am I the fool? Is there really a law that reads "thou shall not drive in 'sport mode' on rodeo drive from Wilshire boulevard to Santa Monica boulevard"? Would love to see it and raise the issue with the BH Bar Association

Find that hard to believe and can only imagine it's cop with nothing better to do.
When I vacationed in Santa Monica I'm glad we used the excellent bus service and didn't hire a car.

[SaMaster14]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Find that hard to believe and can only imagine it's cop with nothing better to do.
When I vacationed in Santa Monica I'm glad we used the excellent bus service and didn't hire a car.

If it had teeth, I'm sure he would have given me the ticket. Highly doubt this is a real law (maybe for modified exhausts, but I'm stock), especially when Ferraris and Lamborghinis are encouraged to rev their engines for kids shooting videos throughout the day, cop, "BH paid private security" etc., around or not.

I could totally see it if I were speeding on Rodeo mid-day with people around, but 10pm at night with 3 cars on the road, give me a break.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by SaMaster14

I got pulled over in Beverly Hills this evening - absolute harassment.

Driving the speed limit in sport + and the cop flipped a U turn and pulled me over.

Said that there is a law that you aren't allowed to drive in "sport mode" in Beverly Hills anymore. I apologetically responded that I'm an attorney and had no idea of this new law and "should have known" and that I'd look it up for reference … cop got a bit flustered, took my ID for about 30 seconds and returned in saying it was a new law and he'd let me off with a warning.

Of course I haven't memorized the BH penal code, but I'm pretty sure there is no law that says I can't put my stock-exhaust car in "sport mode" (his words) on rodeo drive only. Wasn't revving or anything, barely even downshifting when coming to a stop. Clearly wanted to see who was driving, and sadly, probably would have given trouble to someone else…

Nobody on the road (it was about 10pm) just making my way home. He also asked if the car was mine (I shaved recently, so I guess I look young to be an attorney with an M4 )

Thoughts? Am I the fool? Is there really a law that reads "thou shall not drive in 'sport mode' on rodeo drive from Wilshire boulevard to Santa Monica boulevard"? Would love to see it and raise the issue with the BH Bar Association

I'm not sure if this is a serious post or not.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by SaMaster14

If it had teeth, I'm sure he would have given me the ticket. Highly doubt this is a real law (maybe for modified exhausts, but I'm stock), especially when Ferraris and Lamborghinis are encouraged to rev their engines for kids shooting videos throughout the day, cop, "BH paid private security" etc., around or not.

I could totally see it if I were speeding on Rodeo mid-day with people around, but 10pm at night with 3 cars on the road, give me a break.

Seems strange to me but we all know there is a bad apple in all things and yes it is a shock being stopped by an officer who's not sure himself. I'd have got his number and sent an email to the relevant department.