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I agree with Greg. In 30 years with the NYPD I never encountered an officer who targeted handicapped drivers, nor did I ever hear of anyone suggesting such a tactic. Bruce A. Hollenbeck [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Sterling" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 8:32 PM Subject: PD and driving > Betty, > I was a police officer for 20 years and I can honestly say that I never > "targeted" handicapped drivers, nor do I know any officers that did. If > your driving warrants an officer's attention then maybe it's time to give it > up. I've come to realize that it's much better to accept your limitations > rather than endanger yourself and others. I used to drive 8 hours a day > under the most difficult circumstances, but now let my wife or kids do most > of the driving unless I'm in a real strong "on" period. > > It's your decision and you'll know when the time comes. > > Greg > 47/35/35 > > > BETTY WROTE: > >I have a handicapped license plate on my car because I drive dad to > >his doctor's appointments and > >have noticed police cars seem to follow me for a distance before going on > >their merry way. When that happens, I make a mental list of everything: > > > >Insurance? Up to date and in the glove compartment > >Glasses? Blind as bat so wearing them > >State sticker? Up to date > >Registration: Up to date. > >Within the speed limit: Say a little prayer cuz I forgot to check it for > > the past 20 miles. Hope it's within the limit :) > >Signal lights working: Don't fail me now left signal! (lol) > >Seat belt: oh oh....lol. Does 90% of the time I drive count? :) > > > > > >Betty, CG > > > > > >> > >>LOL! > >>On the serious side, it reminded me of another negative > >>notice-to-law-enfrocement that my dad mentioned years ago: the disabled > >>sticker/hanger, or now the disabled license plate. Those items seem to > make > >>law enforcement think the driver can not drive and they seem to be pulled > >>over more frequently. > >>-----Original Message----- > >>From: Dennis > >>Subject: Re: Medical I.D. > >>Brian, > >>If the Marine guards want "proof" that you have Parkinson's maybe you > could > >>wear a vest with PWP painted on the back. But maybe that would bring you > to > >>the attention of every law enforcement officer in the area. Maybe not so > >>good of an idea. > >> > >> > >