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11-19-2009, 07:56 AM
OK, late for a client meeting in Allentown, I'm in my E350 flying up the Northeast Extension. I was going about 120-125, very little traffic, and Iwas making great time. Up ahead I saw a white pick-up truck with a cap on it lumbering along in the left lane. I started to pass him in the right lane and out of the corner of my eye I saw the logo on the side of his truck:
"Pennsylvania State Police K-9 Unit".
Immediately, I slammed on the brakes (smooth move, right), only to observe the trooper slow down even more and pull in behind me. S--t!!! Immediately, the trooper put on his flashing lights located in his front grill and I pulled over. By the time he reached the car, I already had my license, registration, insurance and my sweet, sweet ever-so-treasured PBA Courtesy Card that was given to me by a good friend who is a police officer in NJ. Trust me, that PBA card has gotten me out of many jams.
The trooper was NOT happy. He read me the riot act for my irresponsible behavior, told me I was endangering his life and everyone else on the turnpike, etc. When I handed him all of my credentials, he looked at the PBA card and incredulously said, "You think this is going to get you out of a ticket when you were going at least 90 MPH."
That's when it struck me...he had NO idea how fast I was really going because his vehicle was not equipped with a timing or radar device. He was a K-9 Trooper transporting his dog. Now I knew he couldn't possibly give me a ticket.
After the obligatory 20 minute wait while he was in his car talking on his radio, he finally came back to my passenger window. "Today is your lucky day", he said. "Slow down and stop acting like a kid." He handed back all of my credentials but the PBA courtesy card was missing.
"Officer, my courtesy card...it's not here", I stuttered. "Oh, sorry, here you go", said the trooper as he sprinkled the remaining confetti shaped remnants of my beloved PBA courtesy card on my passenger seat. As he walked away, I realized that some punishments are worse than getting a ticket!
"Pennsylvania State Police K-9 Unit".
Immediately, I slammed on the brakes (smooth move, right), only to observe the trooper slow down even more and pull in behind me. S--t!!! Immediately, the trooper put on his flashing lights located in his front grill and I pulled over. By the time he reached the car, I already had my license, registration, insurance and my sweet, sweet ever-so-treasured PBA Courtesy Card that was given to me by a good friend who is a police officer in NJ. Trust me, that PBA card has gotten me out of many jams.
The trooper was NOT happy. He read me the riot act for my irresponsible behavior, told me I was endangering his life and everyone else on the turnpike, etc. When I handed him all of my credentials, he looked at the PBA card and incredulously said, "You think this is going to get you out of a ticket when you were going at least 90 MPH."
That's when it struck me...he had NO idea how fast I was really going because his vehicle was not equipped with a timing or radar device. He was a K-9 Trooper transporting his dog. Now I knew he couldn't possibly give me a ticket.
After the obligatory 20 minute wait while he was in his car talking on his radio, he finally came back to my passenger window. "Today is your lucky day", he said. "Slow down and stop acting like a kid." He handed back all of my credentials but the PBA courtesy card was missing.
"Officer, my courtesy card...it's not here", I stuttered. "Oh, sorry, here you go", said the trooper as he sprinkled the remaining confetti shaped remnants of my beloved PBA courtesy card on my passenger seat. As he walked away, I realized that some punishments are worse than getting a ticket!
David Felker
PCA Instructor
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2013 991S
1999 Spec Boxster #45
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PCA Instructor
2009 Grand Am Conti/GTB1 Cayman S Race Car FOR SALE
2013 991S
1999 Spec Boxster #45
1999 996 PCA GTB1 SOLD
2016 GL450 4Matic
2016 Ford F350 Big Boy Truck (Traded up from the 2005 F350 I stole from Yonker)
2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited