Shouldn't leo's expect faulty cars
I am not a genius, although I may be close, but since it is a low income area, shouldn't the leo's expect to see low income cars? I would say if there is nothing wrong with your car, then they might follow you more to see what you are doing there or waiting for you to slip up.
[QUOTE=Robert1744]Well, it had to happen sooner or later - my cherry is officially popped! :) Uncle Leo stopped me for "driving while white" in one of the zones recently.
You'll forgive me if I don't post too many details, as time and place would make it easy for the Uncles reading this to figure out who I am. But here's what I can say -
One recent evening in one of the zones, my Uncle pulled me over for a VERY minor problem with my vehicle. I had not offered anyone a ride, nor was there anyone around to offer a ride to.
I was calm and thanked my Uncle for alerting me for the problem with my vehicle. He asked me a few questions trying to ascertain what I was doing in the zone. Satisfied with my answer he said to be careful in that neighborhood, yada, yada, yada.
All in all, it was fine, I knew I had done nothing wrong. Frankly, it was good practice.
My only small concern now is that my Uncle may now know my vehicle. But, the time that I was stopped is not a time that I usually ride through, and my schedule over the next several days prohibits much riding around anyway, so I am probably good to go. If anything, I'll probably be extra careful on my route.
Lessons for fellow mongers, that even this veteran monger needed a refresher on -
1) Keep EVERYTHING on your vehicle in tip-top operating condition. Don't give the slightest reason for legitimate stop.
2) Not that this applied to me - but don't have any other situation going on which may compound the reason you were pulled over - such as alcohol on your breath, open container, etc.
3) If pulled, stay calm and plainly state why you were in that neighborhood. You do know why you were in that neighborhood, right? :) Your reason must stay consistent through a few different questions.
Remember - all that Uncle has is what they see - nothing else.[/QUOTE]