Question for Police on Serial Traffic Stops?

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About a year ago, I was pulled over every morning I took the Parkway to work by the same cop. I would take the parkway twice to three times a week depending on Expressway traffic. The same cop would pull me over in the same place and keep me on the side of the road for about 40 minutes. Each time this Officer pulled me over, he was in a clearly marked car and would take my license and registration. I also always drove the same car. 

Each time, after the 40 minute wait (about 40 minutes, sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less), the Officer would give me back my license and registration and tell me to "Move along". Each time I would ask, "Is everything okay?". The Officer would reply by telling me something like "None of your business", "I said move along", etc. I always did my best to be respectful of this Officer - my mother works as a civilian contractor out of a different PD for nearly 20 years and I was raised to respect PO's. 

This went on for about two months. It got to the point where I went to the DMV and got an abstract to verify that my DMV paperwork wasnt messed up. I've never been arrested, have a completely clean record, etc. I was also never speeding (Parkway traffic moves about 20 mph when the speed limit is 55mph, which is often better than the crawl on the Expressway during rush hour). 

Each time I would get to work and check to see if I had a blown bulb and to see if I could spot any issue with my car that could have caused this. I never saw anything of the such. 

This eventually stopped when I stopped taking the Parkway. In fact, I haven't been on the Parkway since then. 

Could any of you provide me with some ideas on why I would be stopped like this? I considered calling the Police Department about it but, was always afraid that they wouldn't believe me since getting pulled over in the same spot on the same road by the same cop about two dozen times in a two month period without a single ticket or warning ever issued sounds... well, it sounds like a load of BS and I wouldn't believe it if it hadn't happened to me.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

In this situation, if it ever were to happen again, get the officers badge number and precinct. Go to the precinct with your documented stops and file a complaint against the officer. You have legal recourse. They will also have an entry for every stop the officer made.

Kristy · Answer

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Keith · Answer

You're right, it does sound like BS. You honestly allowed yourself to be detained for 40 minutes two or three times a week for two months??  Uh huh...

Let's say this actually did happen.  You have the right, after you have given your identification, registration, and proof of insurance, to know the reason for the traffic stop.  If the police officer doesn't have a reason, or refuses to tell you, then he/she is violating your civil rights.  It's called an illegal detention.  Officers have badges and name tags. Jot down the name and badge number and file a complaint with the police department.  But seriously, 40 minutes two or three times a week for two months?  Not buying it.

Bigreda357 · Answer

Go and use the Parkway again and when he pulls you over ask him what the reason is for? if he says none of your business tell him ok then Give me your Badge Number because you have been Violating my rights. He has no right to stop you unless you have done a crime. Or you could also set up a small camera and let it tape him or a Voice Recorder. Then goto the Sheriffs Station and Report the Officer.

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