Why do officers touch the back of the car?
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Why do officers touch the back of the car?
If the police officer believes they are in a dangerous situation as they pull you over, they may touch the backend of your vehicle on the way to your window to make sure the trunk is latched. It might sound bizarre, but this tactic ensures that no one is hiding in the trunk and could pop out.
How do you tell if a car is a undercover cop?
At least, a few hints I have noticed.
- Dark tint is a huge giveaway.
- Semi hidden lights – definite giveaway.
- “hockey puck” / paddle antennas – you’ll see these on the roof or trunk lid sometimes.
- short VHF/UHF antennas – also a likely unmarked/undercover.
- state plates or police plates are obvious.
- NO BUMPER STICKERS.
Is it legal to park facing the wrong direction on city streets?
Q: Is it legal to park your car facing the wrong direction on a two-way city street? – Kathleen W., Tacoma A: No, Kathleen, it is not. RCW 46.61.575, titled, “Additional parking regulations,” addresses this topic directly.
Which cars were illegally parked facing the wrong direction on Tacoma Street?
A number of cars on this Tacoma street, including the minivan to the right and the yellow Jeep at left, were illegally parked facing the wrong direction one day last week. Adam Lynn Staff writer
What is the proper way to Park on a two way roadway?
“Except as otherwise provided in this section, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within twelve inches of the right-hand curb or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder.” That goes for residential streets as well as arterials.
How much is a parking ticket for parking the wrong way?
Getting caught doing so can be spendy. “The parking violation for the vehicle found parked the wrong way is a $30 parking infraction,” Cool said. “It is a $124 traffic infraction if you are stopped while driving across the lane to park.”