I was profiled and pulled over today (and Saturn battery update)

[fastfredracing]

Having been a long hair most of my life, I don't think I have ever been pulled over because of it, but I am quite sure that long hair has made them ask a few extra questions, and prompted a couple of searches as well. I agree with Dave, it is all in how you carry yourself, and act when the officer pulls up.
I like to let the smoke out of the sunroof instead of the window

[recycled sixtie]

10-15 years ago long hair was a lot more common. Now mostly we see men with short hair or shaved heads. Dont take it personally, it suits many men. Well the Saturn could be a problem - perhaps out of this world going by its name!
Guy

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by EarlyPorsche

Im surprised nobody got why you were pulled over - they were looking for someone with long hair - at that point everyone with long hair gets pulled over.

exactly.

[Superman]

Wolfe, if he did not ask for your proof of insurance, then my guess is that he was not trying to harass hippies. Instead he was actually looking for a specific person, which is why he freely admitted you were pulled over because of your long hair.

My hair is silver, and I start feeling like shaggy dog when it gets a half-inch long. Nobody fugs with short-haired old farts.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by Superman

My hair is silver, and I start feeling like shaggy dog when it gets a half-inch long. Nobody fugs with short-haired old farts.

That's been my experience...but this is probably because nobody is fearful that you will fug with them.

[recycled sixtie]

I have short grey hair too. The only time I really get noticed is if I am talking to a salesman, driving my Boxster, get drunk or breaking wind. Life is what u make it. I avoid getting pulled over by the police by not drinking and driving. I will do everything in my power to avoid being pulled over. My heart does go out to the Saturn driver and hope he does not take it personally. Maybe a makeover and the car tooNothing wrong with long hair on a man but it takes charisma to pull it off. I must say I could not wear long hair - too much work and itches too much. Not charismatic enough.
Cheers and enjoy this forum.

[BeyGon]

Originally Posted by TGTIW

Maybe with the brief glimpse of long hair, they assumed you were a woman. Furthermore, they assumed you were a woman driving a Saturn so it would only be a matter of time before it broke down and you would need assistance..

I think this is the best one.

[Dantilla]

Originally Posted by TGTIW

Maybe with the brief glimpse of long hair, they assumed you were a woman.

Wolfe also has a beard.

Maybe he just wanted a close-up look at the bearded lady.

[Superman]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

That's been my experience...but this is probably because nobody is fearful that you will fug with them.

If I guess your meaning correctly, I might not agree. First, old grey-haired farts probably have their scheit together. Current registration and proof of insurance in the glove compartment. Valid license with clean driving record. Ability to muster the appropriate resources to fight a BS citation. Ability to remain calm and observant, and ask the right questions. Cops don't fug much with old grey haired guys and I think there is a reason for that.

[David]

[RWebb]

Cop: "wanna bet"

Kid: "yeh."

Outstanding - let's all buy that kid a beer.

[Normy]

Originally Posted by David

Does anyone know what the result of all that was?


And is that true in other states?

N

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by Normy

Does anyone know what the result of all that was?


And is that true in other states?

N

I wouldn't play his game with a cop. Not worth what comes next. And if all that is true and he gave the cop his ID and registration, he earned a get out of jail card free. He had a witness, so no violation would have stuck.

The best part was when the cop admitted a mistake. Should have ended right there.

Anyway, if I were that kid, I would not drive in that beat for 2 years.

[T77911S]

maybe he likes guys with long hair.

[ronster]

Originally Posted by slodave

I have a full, scraggly beard an hair past my waist and I don't seem to have any issues, anywhere.

Yet.