Comments on: The Unpredictability of Traffic Stops

By: Sandra Bouchard

Sandra Bouchard — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 21:51:55 +0000

I look forward to your column every week. It commands our attention and is written with seriousness and enough humour to keep us coming back for more. I only hope that those who really need this are reading it also. It’s scary how many bad drivers there are on our roads. Being a senior now, one of the proud Babyboomers, I take everything more seriously including my driving habits. I confess to being very fortunate after a few bad driving choices in the past. The good news is that I realize those errors now and will not repeat them. I’m just happy to still be here so am not going to mess around with fate. Keep up the good work and thank you for all your efforts.

By: Tim Schewe

Tim Schewe — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:46:22 +0000

Throw in a shoot/don’t shoot decision when he disobeys commands and you have a very stressful day. Trouble is, our “clients” seldom think about this before they “perform” for you and might not realize how close they have come to ruining at least two lives.

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 25 May 2010 18:56:01 +0000

Great job Sandra, hopefully his ego along with his anger was deflated. also, while I agree it is better for him to try and take his anger out on you rather than the attendent, it still sucks for you to have to deal with these idiots.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:06:16 +0000

How true, 9920 – there is no such thing as a ‘routine’ traffic stop.

By: 9920

9920 — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:53:36 +0000

Good job Sandra! Another thing about traffic stops that bug me is when the media refer to them as “Routine.” Stay safe out there!

By: Gary L.

Gary L. — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:29:53 +0000

“That’s nice. My one trumps your two so close the door to your car.”
Excellent Sandra!
This gentleman probably believes that the Flintstones was a Documentry!

Cheers
Gary L.

By: Momma Fargo

Momma Fargo — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:04:41 +0000

Great post and I bet he learned a lesson about being angry. Good job!

By: Ann T. Hathaway

Ann T. Hathaway — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:26:42 +0000

Dear Sandra,
I think two dogs beat one dog is also a threat–and great answer.

I think Mr. Anger Issues got his reality check. Probably did not go home and beat on anyone or even kick the dogs.

Like others, I could see it perfectly. Great post!

Umm, did you ever get any coffee?

I hope so,
Ann T.

By: The Officer

The Officer — Sun, 23 May 2010 09:52:35 +0000

Sandy,

Great blog post. It made me feel like I was riding in the vehicle with you. I could totally picture the whole event going down. It is a pleasure to read your stories, you are truly a great writer. I would love to see how you write a report.

By: J.F.

J.F. — Sat, 22 May 2010 23:30:15 +0000

Wow! You handled that one really well. I try to put myself in your shoes and I’m not sure if I could have been quite so calm about it. Good job at dissipating the conflict.