The Merciful Samaritan

TheThingToSay · 2012-09-08T16:40:56+00:00

Cops exist to serve and protect right? So shouldn't they thank this guy? The cops set up a speed trap because it's dangerous to speed...this guy warns people of their presence causing them to not speed, thus eliminating the danger. What's the problem? Cops can't meet their quotas?

gixxer600 · 2012-09-08T17:16:20+00:00

Misunderstood samaritan: There actually aren't cops ahead. He is just trying to get everyone to slow down and drive safe.

llbean · 2012-09-08T15:12:31+00:00

There are people in this thread calling this guy out, "if your driving legally then it doesn't matter if there are cops ahead", fuck that, I appreciate a heads up cause I don't want to be screwed on a years worth of insurance just because I'm going a few miles over the limit and the cop has got a quota to fill.

lpisme · 2012-09-08T15:38:14+00:00

Random misdemeanor charges in 3....2....1...

jianthekorean · 2012-09-08T18:53:44+00:00

Isn't this considered obstruction of justice?

Pwnstar_Dancin · 2012-09-08T15:37:32+00:00

Going to go ahead and ask. . . . how in the fuck is he being merciful? In no way is this civilian showing mercy.

RidiculousIncarnate · 2012-09-08T17:45:26+00:00

My thought every time I see a post like this.

trullette · 2012-09-08T18:03:35+00:00

I'd like to do this/see someone do this in areas where people drive stupidly.. but when there is no cop there. Anything to get people to drive safely and not endanger others is a win.

5shot6shot7shotfloor · 2012-09-08T11:36:35+00:00

I always respect those GGDrivers who flash their headlights for this same reason.

majorkev · 2012-09-08T14:48:34+00:00

I have a better idea...

Don't drive like a twonk.

TemptationsPage · 2012-09-08T16:05:16+00:00

"A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works."

This is a Bill Vaughan quote, a man I had never heard of until hearing this quote. But it really hit home with me.

No ones wants a speeding ticket, but our communities, rightfully so, have decided that the quality of all of our lives is improved by keeping roads safe.

To speed, or to break the law in general, is an affront to that community.

Now, this isn't some Hammurabi shit, where you are gonna get your lead foot cut off, but you are going to be penalized.

We've all decided to have better lives.

And for that you should be thankful.

DontBanMeDaddy · 2012-09-08T14:53:13+00:00

Why is it a good thing? If you are driving legally then it doesn't matter if there are cops ahead.

Ztiller · 2012-09-08T10:31:36-07:00

What is it with Americans and their undying love for signs?

juloxx · 2012-09-08T15:37:17+00:00

This guy is awesome

the_lamentors_three · 2012-09-08T18:11:59+00:00

really the cops should have people dress in plain clothes and do this. It slows people down, and if you set them up near schools and other high risk areas I'm certain you would see a drop in speed and accidents.

I guess it only works for as long as it takes the drivers to realise that most of them aren't warning you of anything, but the risk would still make driving slower worth it.

polo421 · 2012-09-08T11:16:51-07:00

Be aware! In some states this is a criminal offense! Not that I'm saying not to do it, but be aware!

Lurkerhereduh · 2012-09-08T18:18:53+00:00

STOP RESISTING!

bud299 · 2012-09-08T11:53:10-07:00

In England you get arrested for this! Or even flashing your lights to warn drivers coming the other way.

Knurt · 2012-09-08T18:59:35+00:00

Praise the sun!

MonacoE92 · 2012-09-08T12:06:24-07:00

Relevant

For those in the debate about speed limits, see above.

Really helps you see that most speed limits are not actually there for safety. Granted this doesn't mean you go 60 in a 35 residential zone, just that when you go the speed limit you are not the safest, it's when you are moving with the flow of traffic, and most of the time traffic goes at least 5-15 over depending where you are.

drewmann333 · 2012-09-08T12:09:11-07:00

why not just putt thesis up next to speed limit signs.....

TrandaBear · 2012-09-08T19:23:51+00:00

LOL reminds me of this joke I really like.

So this cop settles into his speed trap for the afternoon. As a few hours go by, he notices he isn't catching anyone. Curious, he drives the stretch himself to see what could be warning the people. About a mile up the road he finds a "WARNING, SPEED TRAP AHEAD SIGN" and two miles down he finds a little boy holding a bucket full of money and a sign that reads "TIPS"

andy1606 · 2012-09-08T19:28:09+00:00

In Galway Ireland two kids were arrested for the same thing, one of the kids were telling the drivers there was a police ahead checking for speed and the second kid was further on down the road with a sign saying " your welcome please leave tips" 3 weeks before they were caught :)

theGreatGoodbye · 2012-09-08T19:54:46+00:00

This is payback from him getting pulled over 10 minutes before.

MedievalManagement · 2012-09-08T21:05:16+00:00

The story behind the photo.

762headache · 2012-09-08T21:28:38+00:00

I love my radar detector.

lucastars · 2012-09-08T22:09:35+00:00

Pft I don't slow down for cops.

TechDesigner · 2012-09-08T23:38:40+00:00

I usually flash my head lights if I passed a cop and see someone rushing in the on coming lane. Safety my ass. They take from our pockets to fill their own. Fuck that, get to sleep late, get to work on time, have enough money to eat at the end of the month.

MTK67 · 2012-09-08T23:42:39+00:00

And on the other side of the speed trap, there's a guy with a bucket of cash and big cardboard sign reading 'TIPS APPRECIATED.'

Defender · 2012-09-09T00:51:36+00:00

Waze

Gecko20 · 2012-09-09T03:12:34+00:00

Cop here. My agency does not have "ticket quotas", nor have I heard of any police agency that has quotas. I do speed enforcement to gain probable cause and find more serious criminal activity (guns, drugs, etc). As long as you aren't unpleasant to deal with and you weren't going twice the speed limit, verbal warning.

someguy73 · 2012-09-08T17:05:54+00:00

Here's some better advice than just warning someone about the police.

SarcasticNarwhal · 2012-09-08T09:53:00-07:00

I really admire the photoshop work that went into hiding the license plate. It is like it was never even there!

2Dreality · 2012-09-08T19:46:42+00:00

I love these people. Been saved twice by these good Samaritans warning me to slow down cause cops were up ahead. They don't give a fuk if your over just 5mph, they'll stop your ass if they need to fill their quota or having a bad day.

kilmarta · 2012-09-09T00:04:13+00:00

5 felons with with no insurance were saved that day

zerodude123 · 2012-09-08T17:42:30+00:00

This frustrates me. How do you know the cops aren't looking for a murder or a stolen car. Then great you gave them a heads up, great job he just got away and murdered 5 other people. So really let them do their job. Or lets have someone steal your stuff and let this happen

Soap-ster · 2012-09-08T09:43:09-07:00

For those with smart phones...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waze&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waze-social-gps-traffic-gas/id323229106?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2

i_am_your_actor · 2012-09-08T15:29:45+00:00

Reddit DO NOT do this. The majority of rapist, murders, pedophiles, and more are caught in traffic stops.

If you've learned anything today you've learned this: TYL that flashing your lights to alert that cops are ahead can potentially aid someone who would harm your family or loved ones without a second thought whether it be sexually assaulting your little ones or mugging, raping, and killing your significant others.

Stop that stupid shit.

Think about being the reason that fuckin pedophile gets away. Because you flash your lights to warn him to slow down or whatever the case may be. Now he is free to plan his next assault on a little girl or boy. Fuck that, let his dumbass get caught for being a dumbass. Since when do we give a shit about the good will of bad drivers on the road?

edit: corrected sentence

venuswasaflytrap · 2012-09-08T09:30:29-07:00

There are loads of really nice Samaritans

ablebodiedmango · 2012-09-08T17:39:43+00:00

I think I remember a case being litigated about whether cops can stop or arrest people who warn other drivers about DUI checkpoints. I'm not 100% sure how it turned out but I believe the courts found that police were justified in preventing the warnings. Wankers.

EDIT: It's a freedom of speech issue. Has nothing to do with the validity of DUI checkpoints.

deadfire55 · 2012-09-08T09:05:35-07:00

He probably got caught by the cop... either way I like this guy.

Gasonfires · 2012-09-08T17:39:56+00:00

Before the legislature set speed limits by statute in my state, my city admitted the way they did it was to check the average speed on a road for a week or so, subtract 10mph from it, round that to the nearest multiple of 5 and then post that as the speed limit.

You want to be hated/honked at/rammed around here, just try going the speed limit in the fast lane. We have people who go 3-4 under and drive merrily along convinced they are "doing it right."

IonAnubis · 2012-09-08T20:32:48+00:00

My Dad's buddies did this back in college, they got arrested for obstruction of justice. My dad had to bail them out. I loved that drunken story my dad told me, it was funnier cause i was drunk too. Awww Paris.

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