Getting pulled over

NewNinja · March 19th, 2009, 12:16 AM

I haven't been pulled over "knock on wood", but if i were to get pulled over, what would the cop ask for? and where do i put those things? like registration and all that? am i supposed to carry those with me at all times? newb question :] thanks in advance!

sometimesido · March 19th, 2009, 12:27 AM

same as car. I put mine under the seat in a ziplock bag. yes. yes.

kkim · March 19th, 2009, 12:43 AM

I keep the paperwork in my wallet.

komohana · March 19th, 2009, 12:52 AM

wallet...laminated my stuffs so's they dont crumble and become dust when i pull them out and the wind hits um...(usually after oh...about 3 full cycle washing machine trips...)

Sound Wave · March 19th, 2009, 01:06 AM

i keep them in a ziplock bag in my inside jacket pocket.

BlueTyke · March 19th, 2009, 06:40 AM

They will ask for the same stuff they do in the car, license, registration (Insurance in some states)... I keep all of that in my wallet, which is usually in my backpack.

Though I have yet to test this.

If you are pulled over something else to consider. When pulling off onto the shoulder remember thats were rocks and debris from the road way ends up. Careful when you park and where you put your kickstand. (I had one friend who put it down right on a rock and when he got off the bike it fell over...) Don't get off the bike until they tell you too. Also be careful with the traffic around you. They target fixate on cops and their activities. That makes you a target too.

Hopefully you won't need to practice this at all.

TrueFaith · March 19th, 2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by komohana

wallet...laminated my stuffs so's they dont crumble and become dust when i pull them out and the wind hits um...(usually after oh...about 3 full cycle washing machine trips...)

Be careful about laminating your registration. Some states don't allow it under any circumstances.
First thing you do when pulled over is to put your kickstand down and get off the bike. That way he knows you're not going to try and take off and he will be in a much better mood.

Also, if you are pulled over and carry your paperwork on your person, wait until the officer asks you to produce them. DO NOT reach for your papers as he is approching your bike or he may think you are reaching for a weapon. Cops are very skittish these days for good reason and will draw their gun on you if you reach inside a pocket without being directed to. It's happened to me twice already. Once when I just approched a cop car on foot for directions and happened to have my hands in my pockets because it was a chilly day. It's better to just wait by your bike and do nothing until he directs you to do it.

Apex · March 19th, 2009, 07:52 AM

Why worried about being pulled over? If by chance you do, you should tell the cop, "Man, this is a 250. I'm shocked if I can even get it above the posted speed limit. If I did, there must be a tail wind!"

islanderman7 · March 19th, 2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex

Why worried about being pulled over? If by chance you do, you should tell the cop, "Man, this is a 250. I'm shocked if I can even get it above the posted speed limit. If I did, there must be a tail wind!"

Ehh the new 250 is so sexy LEO's will say "quit BSing me, that looks like a 600."

OldGuy · March 19th, 2009, 10:03 AM

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In my wallet is my DL, Insurance, and health insurance card. Under the seat in a zip-lock are copies of DL, Insurance, health insurance card, and the registration.

The advice on how to react is so true today. The only thing I would do on my own is pull over in a safe location, kick-stand down, bike off. I wouldn't even take my helmet of until he/she is there. Put your hands on the tank and listen to your Ninja talk nice to the officer

kkim · March 19th, 2009, 10:08 AM

yes, when it is safe, take off your helmet when you talk to the officer that stops you. It makes the exchange much more human for them and who knows, they may let you off. They like to be able to see your eyes, so when pulled over in a car, be sure to take off your sunglasses if you are wearing them.

g21-30 · March 19th, 2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kkim

yes, when it is safe, take off your helmet when you talk to the officer that stops you. It makes the exchange much more human for them and who knows, they may let you off. They like to be able to see your eyes, so when pulled over in a car, be sure to take off your sunglasses if you are wearing them.

Sounds reasonable! Officer discretion is an option.

Viper-Byte · March 19th, 2009, 01:28 PM

I have not been pulled over as yet... Touch wood, LOL.

But a lot of people, even a licence testing officer thought my bike was a 600 by the look and sound of it. Till they saw the L plate I have on the back (must have them when on learners licence here)

Verus Cidere · March 19th, 2009, 03:58 PM

I'd suggest going ahead and turning the bike off. It helps with the whole "I'm not gonna take off on you" thing. Sadly, I have an experience with being pulled over. (DANG IT! Just so you guys know, I'm paying MUCH more attention to posted speed limits on highways now!!) They chill out much more if you just turn off the bike completely. I do agree that you shouldn't reach for anything until told to, and you shouldn't take off your helmet yet either. I would suggest flipping up your visor if you have it down right after you give the information. That way they're right there and can see you're reaching up for that.

TnNinjaGirl · March 19th, 2009, 06:18 PM

I've never been pulled over on my bike, but in my car i generally stop, roll down the window, turn my car off, keep my hands on the steering wheel and announce whatever I'm about to do. Has worked so far, no tickets.

After speaking to serveral officers they say they appreciate when you tell them what you are doing.

Oh ya, I keep my stuff in a zip-lock under my seat and my copies in my wallet.

DirtyBoy · March 20th, 2009, 01:15 AM

I keep everything in my wallet. When I was pulled over the officer told me over the loudspeaker to turn the bike off and NOT to put down the kickstand. When he walked up to me he took the keys out of the ignition and told me to lift up my visor. After I gave him my license, registration, insurance and concealed carry permit he told me I could take off my helmet.

BlueTyke · March 20th, 2009, 07:09 AM

I know with the two fifty if you have the kickstand down your not going anywhere anyway...

Verus Cidere · March 21st, 2009, 12:45 AM

Kinda seems wierd that he would tell you to keep the kickstand up... Doesn't seem like it would keep you from going anywhere.

NewNinja · March 21st, 2009, 01:33 AM

Lol thanks for all the tips guys!

"Why worried about being pulled over? If by chance you do, you should tell the cop, "Man, this is a 250. I'm shocked if I can even get it above the posted speed limit. If I did, there must be a tail wind!"

that got me laughing

hahahah

Viper-Byte · March 21st, 2009, 02:38 AM

Michael, my guess would be so that it is harder for you to get off and attack them?

Verus Cidere · March 21st, 2009, 01:47 PM

Oh, yeah... I guess that makes sense.

GTsmokeya · March 21st, 2009, 02:04 PM

Whether you choose wallet or zip-lock bag you could also take clear packing tape and tape the insurance card on the bottom of the seat. See my step dad takes my bike sometimes and so I have a card in my wallet but a spare on the seat incase he gets pulled over, and or if I loose my wallet. In IL its a $500 fine for no insurance.

GTsmokeya

NJD022588 · March 21st, 2009, 08:38 PM

Where's Cochese? Havent seem him here in a while. He can give a good answer

Rawr · March 25th, 2009, 08:43 PM

been pulled over many times in my car...in fact if i get pulled over again i lose my licenese haha...but i only drive fast in my car so i dont expect to get pulled over on my bike...but i keep my registration in the inside pocket of my jacket....although i will probably have to wait till the cop comes up to me so i can tell him why im reaching inside my jacket...otherwise he may shoot me haha

Kolya1981 · March 26th, 2009, 07:53 PM

Hmm, I wonder if it doesn't vary from state to state as far as if you should get off the bike or not. I know in PA in a car you stay in the vehicle the whole time...but I got pulled over in TX and the cop had me get out and stand behind the car the whole time. It might be good to just turn off the bike and keep your hands visible until you get further instructions from the officer?

Verus Cidere · March 26th, 2009, 09:17 PM

It could easily vary from cop to cop also. I'm sure they all have different ways of making themselves feel safe from as many angles as possible. I wouldn't be surprised if there are regulations from state to state, or even city to city, but I would expect it to be more of a personal preference between cops.

March 19th, 2009, 12:16 AM	#1
NewNinja ninjette.org member Name: Danny Location: 626 Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki 250r (first bike) Posts: 19	Getting pulled over I haven't been pulled over "knock on wood", but if i were to get pulled over, what would the cop ask for? and where do i put those things? like registration and all that? am i supposed to carry those with me at all times? newb question :] thanks in advance!

March 19th, 2009, 12:27 AM	#2
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	same as car. I put mine under the seat in a ziplock bag. yes. yes. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

March 19th, 2009, 12:52 AM	#4
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	wallet...laminated my stuffs so's they dont crumble and become dust when i pull them out and the wind hits um...(usually after oh...about 3 full cycle washing machine trips...) __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

March 19th, 2009, 06:40 AM	#6
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	They will ask for the same stuff they do in the car, license, registration (Insurance in some states)... I keep all of that in my wallet, which is usually in my backpack. Though I have yet to test this. If you are pulled over something else to consider. When pulling off onto the shoulder remember thats were rocks and debris from the road way ends up. Careful when you park and where you put your kickstand. (I had one friend who put it down right on a rock and when he got off the bike it fell over...) Don't get off the bike until they tell you too. Also be careful with the traffic around you. They target fixate on cops and their activities. That makes you a target too. Hopefully you won't need to practice this at all. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 19th, 2009, 07:52 AM	#8
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Why worried about being pulled over? If by chance you do, you should tell the cop, "Man, this is a 250. I'm shocked if I can even get it above the posted speed limit. If I did, there must be a tail wind!" __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

March 19th, 2009, 12:43 AM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I keep the paperwork in my wallet.

March 19th, 2009, 01:06 AM	#5
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	i keep them in a ziplock bag in my inside jacket pocket.

March 19th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#10
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	/ In my wallet is my DL, Insurance, and health insurance card. Under the seat in a zip-lock are copies of DL, Insurance, health insurance card, and the registration. The advice on how to react is so true today. The only thing I would do on my own is pull over in a safe location, kick-stand down, bike off. I wouldn't even take my helmet of until he/she is there. Put your hands on the tank and listen to your Ninja talk nice to the officer __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

March 19th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#11
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	yes, when it is safe, take off your helmet when you talk to the officer that stops you. It makes the exchange much more human for them and who knows, they may let you off. They like to be able to see your eyes, so when pulled over in a car, be sure to take off your sunglasses if you are wearing them.

March 19th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#13
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	I have not been pulled over as yet... Touch wood, LOL. But a lot of people, even a licence testing officer thought my bike was a 600 by the look and sound of it. Till they saw the L plate I have on the back (must have them when on learners licence here) __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

March 19th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#14
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	I'd suggest going ahead and turning the bike off. It helps with the whole "I'm not gonna take off on you" thing. Sadly, I have an experience with being pulled over. (DANG IT! Just so you guys know, I'm paying MUCH more attention to posted speed limits on highways now!!) They chill out much more if you just turn off the bike completely. I do agree that you shouldn't reach for anything until told to, and you shouldn't take off your helmet yet either. I would suggest flipping up your visor if you have it down right after you give the information. That way they're right there and can see you're reaching up for that.

March 19th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#15
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I've never been pulled over on my bike, but in my car i generally stop, roll down the window, turn my car off, keep my hands on the steering wheel and announce whatever I'm about to do. Has worked so far, no tickets. After speaking to serveral officers they say they appreciate when you tell them what you are doing. Oh ya, I keep my stuff in a zip-lock under my seat and my copies in my wallet.

March 20th, 2009, 01:15 AM	#16
DirtyBoy ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Phoenix, Az Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 66	I keep everything in my wallet. When I was pulled over the officer told me over the loudspeaker to turn the bike off and NOT to put down the kickstand. When he walked up to me he took the keys out of the ignition and told me to lift up my visor. After I gave him my license, registration, insurance and concealed carry permit he told me I could take off my helmet. __________________________________________________ 49T sprkt/ EK gold chain/ Galfer pads and SS lines/120 frt 150 rr Pilot Powers/ GSX-R can/Desnorkled/ Raised needles/ Slider spools/ Cowl/ LED rear signals/ Fender eliminator/ Tinted lights / Emu seat

March 20th, 2009, 07:09 AM	#17
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I know with the two fifty if you have the kickstand down your not going anywhere anyway... __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 21st, 2009, 12:45 AM	#18
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Kinda seems wierd that he would tell you to keep the kickstand up... Doesn't seem like it would keep you from going anywhere.

March 21st, 2009, 01:33 AM	#19
NewNinja ninjette.org member Name: Danny Location: 626 Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki 250r (first bike) Posts: 19	Lol thanks for all the tips guys! "Why worried about being pulled over? If by chance you do, you should tell the cop, "Man, this is a 250. I'm shocked if I can even get it above the posted speed limit. If I did, there must be a tail wind!" that got me laughing hahahah

March 21st, 2009, 02:38 AM	#20
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	Michael, my guess would be so that it is harder for you to get off and attack them? __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

March 21st, 2009, 01:47 PM	#21
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Oh, yeah... I guess that makes sense.

March 21st, 2009, 02:04 PM	#22
GTsmokeya GTsmokeya Name: Erik Location: Lake In The Hills, IL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04' Silver 250 Ninja Posts: 28	Whether you choose wallet or zip-lock bag you could also take clear packing tape and tape the insurance card on the bottom of the seat. See my step dad takes my bike sometimes and so I have a card in my wallet but a spare on the seat incase he gets pulled over, and or if I loose my wallet. In IL its a $500 fine for no insurance. GTsmokeya

March 21st, 2009, 08:38 PM	#23
NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	Where's Cochese? Havent seem him here in a while. He can give a good answer

March 25th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#24
Rawr Blue Blue Blue Name: Matt Location: Mooresville, IN Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 97	been pulled over many times in my car...in fact if i get pulled over again i lose my licenese haha...but i only drive fast in my car so i dont expect to get pulled over on my bike...but i keep my registration in the inside pocket of my jacket....although i will probably have to wait till the cop comes up to me so i can tell him why im reaching inside my jacket...otherwise he may shoot me haha

March 26th, 2009, 07:53 PM	#25
Kolya1981 Generic User Title Name: Nick Location: PA, USA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Green 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Slate 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Posts: 110	Hmm, I wonder if it doesn't vary from state to state as far as if you should get off the bike or not. I know in PA in a car you stay in the vehicle the whole time...but I got pulled over in TX and the cop had me get out and stand behind the car the whole time. It might be good to just turn off the bike and keep your hands visible until you get further instructions from the officer? __________________________________________________ 2008 Ninja 250R Kawi Green - Bikelitez Fiberglass Undertail w/LED Turn Signals, Carbon Fiber Tank Protector 2009 Triumph StreetTriple R Matte Graphite - Arrow Titanium Exhaust, Belly Pan

March 26th, 2009, 09:17 PM	#26
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	It could easily vary from cop to cop also. I'm sure they all have different ways of making themselves feel safe from as many angles as possible. I wouldn't be surprised if there are regulations from state to state, or even city to city, but I would expect it to be more of a personal preference between cops. __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

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