Your seatbelt isn't fastened

rockNroll · April 23rd, 2010, 09:47 AM

A customer comes in today. On her way here she was pulled over by local law enforcement officer. The officer walks up to her driver's window (right beside her) and tells her that she pulled her over because her "driver side" seat belt isn't buckled, which is required by law in this state.

Ok... this woman delivers mail on a rural route and her car is a Jeep Cherokee with right hand drive. Just picture this... wow! Her purse was in the left front seat, she asked the officer if the purse needed to be buckled in. The cop then told her.... law enforcement really don't like these British cars.

Hadyn · April 23rd, 2010, 10:06 AM

But... the "driver's side" is whichever side the driver is on!
It would be very strange if the law specified the left seatbelt instead of the driver's side.
Also, I have a feeling that USPS vehicles aren't subject to the state's vehicle laws.
Sounds like a LEO just having a bad day.
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CC Cowboy · April 23rd, 2010, 10:34 AM

Sounds like a hot woman working for the mail!

Any citation given?

Cedilla · April 23rd, 2010, 10:43 AM

Sounds like the cops in the small town I grew up in.

wvninja · April 23rd, 2010, 11:10 AM

This doesnt make any sense as posted drivers side of the car is the side in which the vehicle is operated from.

OldGuy · April 23rd, 2010, 02:47 PM

I've seen rural mail carriers using standard left drive cars that have the "drivers ed" gas and brake pedals on the passanger side. They sit right, use the duplicate pedals, but reach across to the steering wheel. Crazy sight to see.

CC Cowboy · April 23rd, 2010, 04:10 PM

This was probably the classic girl with too large of breasts for seat belt to fit and cop just wanted to warn her about the laws (of nature). I know I like to help in these situations.

Reswob · April 23rd, 2010, 04:12 PM

That's BS. In nanny states with seatbelt laws, anyone in the front seat(s) must have their seatbelt on. Doesn't matter which side. I also find it hard to belive that a cop would pull over a mail carrier.

CC Cowboy · April 24th, 2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reswob

That's BS. In nanny states with seatbelt laws, anyone in the front seat(s) must have their seatbelt on. Doesn't matter which side. I also find it hard to belive that a cop would pull over a mail carrier.

Why are they above the law too?

Reswob · April 24th, 2010, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Why are they above the law too?

Basically. Plus, have you ever seen a mail truck speeding?

CC Cowboy · April 25th, 2010, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducducgooseit

Everyone is equal, some are just more equal than others.

You pig!

JokerSeven · April 25th, 2010, 12:21 PM

I think the woman is making this one up.

rockNroll · April 26th, 2010, 10:05 AM

The jeep is all white.. but does have US Mail stickers.. one front and one rear. I would estimate her age at about 60 yrs old. She was not delivering mail at the time, she was on her way here. I don't think this lady would make this up... she's been a customer here for longer than I've worked hear (9 yrs) and she's pretty trust worthy in my opinion. The cop was.. how'd she say it... "at least 100 lbs over weight" and was a woman.

Gyrene · April 27th, 2010, 07:08 AM

Actually if you read the law as written, there is exemptions in most states that say a mail carrier, trash truck driver, and some others are exempt. The reasoning is due to the short distances they cover and making many stops. Now there is also a statement in the law that states once they finish their route they must put on the belt.

I used to teach EVD (Emergency Vehicle Driver) courses for my fire department and used to know the law like the back of my hand.

April 23rd, 2010, 09:47 AM	#1
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Your seatbelt isn't fastened A customer comes in today. On her way here she was pulled over by local law enforcement officer. The officer walks up to her driver's window (right beside her) and tells her that she pulled her over because her "driver side" seat belt isn't buckled, which is required by law in this state. Ok... this woman delivers mail on a rural route and her car is a Jeep Cherokee with right hand drive. Just picture this... wow! Her purse was in the left front seat, she asked the officer if the purse needed to be buckled in. The cop then told her.... law enforcement really don't like these British cars. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

April 23rd, 2010, 10:34 AM	#3
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Sounds like a hot woman working for the mail! Any citation given? __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 23rd, 2010, 10:43 AM	#4
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Sounds like the cops in the small town I grew up in. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

April 23rd, 2010, 11:10 AM	#5
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	This doesnt make any sense as posted drivers side of the car is the side in which the vehicle is operated from. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

April 23rd, 2010, 02:47 PM	#6
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	I've seen rural mail carriers using standard left drive cars that have the "drivers ed" gas and brake pedals on the passanger side. They sit right, use the duplicate pedals, but reach across to the steering wheel. Crazy sight to see. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

April 23rd, 2010, 10:06 AM	#2
Hadyn ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Fairfax, VA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '06 Yellow 250r Posts: 211	But... the "driver's side" is whichever side the driver is on! It would be very strange if the law specified the left seatbelt instead of the driver's side. Also, I have a feeling that USPS vehicles aren't subject to the state's vehicle laws. Sounds like a LEO just having a bad day. Posted via Mobile Device

April 23rd, 2010, 04:10 PM	#7
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	This was probably the classic girl with too large of breasts for seat belt to fit and cop just wanted to warn her about the laws (of nature). I know I like to help in these situations. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 23rd, 2010, 04:12 PM	#8
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	That's BS. In nanny states with seatbelt laws, anyone in the front seat(s) must have their seatbelt on. Doesn't matter which side. I also find it hard to belive that a cop would pull over a mail carrier. __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

April 25th, 2010, 12:21 PM	#12
JokerSeven Ride it like you stole it Name: Jeremy Location: Bama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '04 R6(sold) Posts: 362	I think the woman is making this one up.

April 26th, 2010, 10:05 AM	#13
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	The jeep is all white.. but does have US Mail stickers.. one front and one rear. I would estimate her age at about 60 yrs old. She was not delivering mail at the time, she was on her way here. I don't think this lady would make this up... she's been a customer here for longer than I've worked hear (9 yrs) and she's pretty trust worthy in my opinion. The cop was.. how'd she say it... "at least 100 lbs over weight" and was a woman. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

April 27th, 2010, 07:08 AM	#14
Gyrene ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Florida Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 39	Actually if you read the law as written, there is exemptions in most states that say a mail carrier, trash truck driver, and some others are exempt. The reasoning is due to the short distances they cover and making many stops. Now there is also a statement in the law that states once they finish their route they must put on the belt. I used to teach EVD (Emergency Vehicle Driver) courses for my fire department and used to know the law like the back of my hand.

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