Got pulled over today... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

VetteMed · 08-08-2011

Driving home from work today, through a notorious speed trap (Waldo, FL), where the speed limit drops from 65 to 55, then maybe 100 yards later, drops to 45. There's always a cop or two sitting about 100 yards past where the actual 45 zone begins. Needless to say, I'm always watching the speedometer like a hawk, and I was doing 46 as I crossed into the 45 zone.

As I passed the 2 cops, I looked over in their direction, and continued along my way. About a half mile later, I get lit up and I pull over.

Cop claims that I was doing 52 in a 45, and that I have illegal windshield tint (stock ZR-1 windshield).

I asked him if the radar speed display that is set up elsewhere in the town of Waldo is accurate -- since I pass it every morning, and it reads exactly what the speedometer in the car reads. He stated that it is accurate but gave no explanation about how I was pulled over for 7 over.

I think he tagged me as I was still in the 55 zone, slowing down for the 45 zone.

This cop is probably in his mid-20s and had a blank look when I explained that the car was a ZR-1 and the laminated windshield was installed by the factory. He states that it's illegal. He then looks at the radar detector cutout and asks "what about this" -- and I explain its purpose (I do not have a detector). He again states that it's only legal to have tint at the top of the windshield, "but he's not going to write me up for it". I said thank you, Sir, but even if you did write me up, I would be contesting it as this windshield is a factory part. He didn't have much else to say about the windshield, but then asked for permission to search the car. I replied "Sir, you have no reason to search the vehicle, therefore I am declining a search". He asked for my license, and supposedly went to run it but turned around before he even got back to his car, and handed me back the license, and that was it.

Not too exciting, but thought you guys might get a chuckle out of the windshield thing.

lbszr · 08-08-2011

That's crazy.....glad you didn't end up with a ticket

Blue Flame Restorations · 08-08-2011

That's a bunch of crap to happen to you.

Glad you didn't get a ticket.

Young, ambitious, green rookie cop....

ittlfly · 08-08-2011

These cars are a magnet for just more than girls....

jcruz · 08-08-2011

Note to self: avoid Waldo like the plague.

jrd1990zr1 · 08-08-2011

Bottom line was he just wanted to see the car!!!

Actually about a year ago I was pulled over by a NYS Trooper who openly admitted he pulled me over because "I looked interesting". Asked for my license and registration looked at them, we talked about the car and that was it.

I'm glad your Waldo cop wasn't crazy enough to write you for 7 over.

Kevin · 08-08-2011

I'd have told him to roll the dice and see what happens. very few things I hate worse then ******* cops

-=Jeff=- · 08-08-2011

Where's Waldo???

in Florida, but where?

C4Fanatic · 08-09-2011

I wondered if anyone had been given any grief over the blue windshields...

Coupe89 · 08-09-2011

How do you prove its a factory windshield?
Just in case it goes to court...

08-08-2011	#1
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,816	Got pulled over today... Driving home from work today, through a notorious speed trap (Waldo, FL), where the speed limit drops from 65 to 55, then maybe 100 yards later, drops to 45. There's always a cop or two sitting about 100 yards past where the actual 45 zone begins. Needless to say, I'm always watching the speedometer like a hawk, and I was doing 46 as I crossed into the 45 zone. As I passed the 2 cops, I looked over in their direction, and continued along my way. About a half mile later, I get lit up and I pull over. Cop claims that I was doing 52 in a 45, and that I have illegal windshield tint (stock ZR-1 windshield). I asked him if the radar speed display that is set up elsewhere in the town of Waldo is accurate -- since I pass it every morning, and it reads exactly what the speedometer in the car reads. He stated that it is accurate but gave no explanation about how I was pulled over for 7 over. I think he tagged me as I was still in the 55 zone, slowing down for the 45 zone. This cop is probably in his mid-20s and had a blank look when I explained that the car was a ZR-1 and the laminated windshield was installed by the factory. He states that it's illegal. He then looks at the radar detector cutout and asks "what about this" -- and I explain its purpose (I do not have a detector). He again states that it's only legal to have tint at the top of the windshield, "but he's not going to write me up for it". I said thank you, Sir, but even if you did write me up, I would be contesting it as this windshield is a factory part. He didn't have much else to say about the windshield, but then asked for permission to search the car. I replied "Sir, you have no reason to search the vehicle, therefore I am declining a search". He asked for my license, and supposedly went to run it but turned around before he even got back to his car, and handed me back the license, and that was it. Not too exciting, but thought you guys might get a chuckle out of the windshield thing.

08-08-2011	#2
lbszr Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: dayton,ohio Posts: 424	Re: Got pulled over today... That's crazy.....glad you didn't end up with a ticket

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Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,899	Re: Got pulled over today... That's a bunch of crap to happen to you. Glad you didn't get a ticket. Young, ambitious, green rookie cop.... __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

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ittlfly Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Redding Calif Posts: 223	Re: Got pulled over today... These cars are a magnet for just more than girls....

08-08-2011	#5
jcruz Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 342	Re: Got pulled over today... Note to self: avoid Waldo like the plague. __________________ 1992 #043, Aqua/Gray 40k miles

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jrd1990zr1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Delanson, NY Posts: 925	Re: Got pulled over today... Bottom line was he just wanted to see the car!!! Actually about a year ago I was pulled over by a NYS Trooper who openly admitted he pulled me over because "I looked interesting". Asked for my license and registration looked at them, we talked about the car and that was it. I'm glad your Waldo cop wasn't crazy enough to write you for 7 over. __________________ 1968 convertible Lemans Blue, 1986 coupe Medium Blue NCRS Top Flight (sold), 1990 ZR1 #2529 Red NCRS Regional and National Top Flight (sold), 1990 ZR1 #2124 Charcoal Metallic NCRS Top Flight 2010 & 2018, 2003 Anniversary Red Convertible (sold)

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Re: Got pulled over today... I'd have told him to roll the dice and see what happens. very few things I hate worse then ******* cops __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

08-08-2011	#8
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,161	Re: Got pulled over today... Where's Waldo??? in Florida, but where? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978 Last edited by -=Jeff=-; 08-08-2011 at 11:48 PM.

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C4Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sin City Posts: 148	Re: Got pulled over today... I wondered if anyone had been given any grief over the blue windshields...

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Coupe89 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Livermore, Ca Posts: 193	Re: Got pulled over today... How do you prove its a factory windshield? Just in case it goes to court... __________________ 1990 ZR-1 #642