Posted: 2/14/2013 4:40:34 PM EDT
I recently bought a new motorcycle and wanted to ask a question about what to do when (not if  ) I get pulled over. I was reading suggestions that you should stay on the bike until the officer tells you otherwise. Seems to me that might look like I am staying prepared to run. I always thought it would be better to turn off the bike. Remove my helmet. Dismount. And stay with the bike with my hands visible.
What would help you to be more comfortable if you were pulling me over on my motorcycle? Thanks, Mike |
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Kickstand down, helmet off, wait for further instructions seems pretty reasonable. Heck, the officer is probably already pretty happy that you actually stopped. Well that does seem more reasonable then using the fact it is a dual sport to go where the cruiser can't. Unless they launch a helicopter I'd be ok. Probably easier to just stop though. |
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What I would like to see in my ideal world:
Pull over/off the road. Turn the handle bar to the side, turn off the bike and take your keys out of the bike's ignition (hold them in your hands, put them in your pocket, lay them on the tank whatever works for you). If wearing a full face helmet, take it off (open face or half helmets allow me to read your face language and features, full face helmets do not. My state also does not require helmets if you are properly insured for bodilly injury). Pretty simple and I would take this as an initial sign of courtesy and effort to show respect for my duties. |
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I'd pull over, kick stand down, dismount the bike and turn to face officer. Don't be stupid, just act calm. Sometimes I'd take the helmet off or just flip the shield up. They've got the drop on you anyway, so I never really worried about turning to face them.
I rode an R1 and a Gixxer 1k, so I'm sure they loved me for not dusting them |
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What I would like to see in my ideal world: Pull over/off the road. Turn the handle bar to the side, turn off the bike and take your keys out of the bike's ignition (hold them in your hands, put them in your pocket, lay them on the tank whatever works for you). If wearing a full face helmet, take it off (open face or half helmets allow me to read your face language and features, full face helmets do not. My state also does not require helmets if you are properly insured for bodilly injury). Pretty simple and I would take this as an initial sign of courtesy and effort to show respect for my duties. why the hell would i take the key out of the ignition if i shut it down? that and the last thing i want to do is start digging around in my pockets. |
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What I would like to see in my ideal world: Pull over/off the road. Turn the handle bar to the side, turn off the bike and take your keys out of the bike's ignition (hold them in your hands, put them in your pocket, lay them on the tank whatever works for you). If wearing a full face helmet, take it off (open face or half helmets allow me to read your face language and features, full face helmets do not. My state also does not require helmets if you are properly insured for bodilly injury). Pretty simple and I would take this as an initial sign of courtesy and effort to show respect for my duties. why the hell would i take the key out of the ignition if i shut it down? that and the last thing i want to do is start digging around in my pockets. I said my ideal world. The original poster included his observation/question "Seems to me that might look like I am staying prepared to run", so again in my ideal world that would be a reasonable sign that the operator could use to show his intention. Most riders, like most drivers I contact, are decent people who cooperate and we take care of the business at hand without any problems. I will say this, once I'm out of my car and approaching a motorcycle, especially a decent size sport bike, if they decide to flee, I'm pretty much out of catching back up to them. In all honesty, for a traffic violation I wouldnt chase them anyway, its not worth it. But I will say this, if you kill the engine and leave the key in the ignition and turn the key back to the start position, you can hit the start button on the handle bar and be on the road most lickity split and faster and with less movement that someone can in a car. I have had some riders take the keys out and hold them in their hands when I stop them, some have put the key ring around one of their fingers, some put them in their jacket/vest/chaps/pants pocket. In all fairness, alot of guys put their keys in their pocket when not riding the bike. |
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I said my ideal world. The original poster included his observation/question "Seems to me that might look like I am staying prepared to run", so again in my ideal world that would be a reasonable sign that the operator could use to show his intention. Most riders, like most drivers I contact, are decent people who cooperate and we take care of the business at hand without any problems. I will say this, once I'm out of my car and approaching a motorcycle, especially a decent size sport bike, if they decide to flee, I'm pretty much out of catching back up to them. In all honesty, for a traffic violation I wouldnt chase them anyway, its not worth it. But I will say this, if you kill the engine and leave the key in the ignition and turn the key back to the start position, you can hit the start button on the handle bar and be on the road most lickity split and faster and with less movement that someone can in a car. I have had some riders take the keys out and hold them in their hands when I stop them, some have put the key ring around one of their fingers, some put them in their jacket/vest/chaps/pants pocket. In all fairness, alot of guys put their keys in their pocket when not riding the bike. i was pulled over twice on my bike and never once removed the key. shut down the engine and kick down the stand and that was it. if the stand is down and you try to kick it into first and let out on the clutch then the motor shuts down on most bikes now a days. i never shut down the engine on my cars when i was stopped. its easier to hide that you are going to run in a car than on a bike. lot easier for me to push in the clutch and grab first in a car without the officer having a clue on what i am doing. |
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What I would like to see in my ideal world: Pull over/off the road. Turn the handle bar to the side, turn off the bike and take your keys out of the bike's ignition (hold them in your hands, put them in your pocket, lay them on the tank whatever works for you). If wearing a full face helmet, take it off (open face or half helmets allow me to read your face language and features, full face helmets do not. My state also does not require helmets if you are properly insured for bodilly injury). Pretty simple and I would take this as an initial sign of courtesy and effort to show respect for my duties. why the hell would i take the key out of the ignition if i shut it down? that and the last thing i want to do is start digging around in my pockets. I said my ideal world. The original poster included his observation/question "Seems to me that might look like I am staying prepared to run", so again in my ideal world that would be a reasonable sign that the operator could use to show his intention. Most riders, like most drivers I contact, are decent people who cooperate and we take care of the business at hand without any problems. I will say this, once I'm out of my car and approaching a motorcycle, especially a decent size sport bike, if they decide to flee, I'm pretty much out of catching back up to them. In all honesty, for a traffic violation I wouldnt chase them anyway, its not worth it. But I will say this, if you kill the engine and leave the key in the ignition and turn the key back to the start position, you can hit the start button on the handle bar and be on the road most lickity split and faster and with less movement that someone can in a car. I have had some riders take the keys out and hold them in their hands when I stop them, some have put the key ring around one of their fingers, some put them in their jacket/vest/chaps/pants pocket. In all fairness, alot of guys put their keys in their pocket when not riding the bike. In an ideal world, nobody would be sticking their hands in their pockets. |
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Leave your helment on until told otherwise. Keys out and hands visable kickstand down. never ever dig in your pockes, bags, and no unnessesary fumbling...If you take the helment off (most don't) lay it down on the tank, keep hands raised. The Trooper / Officer will give you further instructions...
Guys the helment is a very formidable (sp) weapon. I'd rather not have it in the violator's hands as I approach. |
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Leave your helment on until told otherwise. Keys out and hands visable kickstand down. never ever dig in your pockes, bags, and no unnessesary fumbling...If you take the helment off (most don't) lay it down on the tank, keep hands raised. The Trooper / Officer will give you further instructions... Guys the helment is a very formidable (sp) weapon. I'd rather not have it in the violator's hands as I approach. I was thinking I would hang the helmet on the handlebar before the officer left their vehicle. I do see your point though. |
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I like it when they turn off the bike and remove helmet. Not worried about keys.
-When they remove helmet, most chances are they are done riding. -Very few people who ride want to lose their helmet. -Habit causes them to put the helmet on prior to starting the bike back up. -Allows positive ID of driver. Theses are just a few reasons why I like it removed. As far as weapons go, there are just so many things that can be used, I just pay a little more attention it the hands in relation to the helmet. Since I ride, I can relate... |