My first run in with VIPD

Spartygrad95 · 2015-07-05T14:43:16Z

So, we were headed into Tutu from Smith Bay. I have never come in to Tutu this way. As we approached the police station on left I saw police SUV get behind me. We were going to McDonalds for ice cream for the baby. I did not see the no right hand turn sign so I turned. Lights on. I asked the lady why I was being pulled over. She just told me to give here my paperwork and license. I told my wife to just take the baby in for ice cream. She finally emerged from her car and handed me two tickets. One for illegal right turn, one for no VI drivers license. I said, "there is a sign there?" and I got "same sign been there 25 years". I told her I have never had a moving violation in 25 years + of driving and said I was sorry and I surely wouldn't have committed a ticketable offense, especially when I knew she was behind me. Her response, "well you have a ticket now". I was cordial and showed respect the entire time, but that response made me follow up with "congratulations you have made St Thomas WAY safer today. Perhaps if you solved murders with the same gusto as you give snide comments this island wouldn't be ahead of third world countries for homicide rates". At least the ice cream tasted good. Before I get flamed, yes I realize now I broke a traffic law and I'm at fault but the attitude of police here is the same as the States. It truly is no wonder people are turning on the police department across the globe. To protect and serve has become to COLLECT and harass.

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vicanuck

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A nice ending to the story....

Posted : July 7, 2015 6:57 pm

mtdoramike

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This restores my faith in humanity, well at least a little bit anyway. Good going and I'm proud of you:)

mike

Posted : July 8, 2015 10:43 am

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