Did you ever get stopped by the police while dressed?

[Megan70]

Here is a rare thing that happens to some of us, myself included. Did you ever get pulled over by the police while dressed for a minor traffic violation. How did you handle it, especially showing them your male license?
I was pulled over TWICE, once by a sheriff deputy on an expressway for some minor lane change malefaction, and anther time by NY State Troopers
(2 of them in an SUV) who stopped me within city limits after coming home from a club. They gave me a breathalyser test and a sidewalk field sobriety test with walking the line, head back, the whole bit. I passed.
In both cases when showing them my license and being upfront to neutralize the situation I'd say "That's me I'm a crossdresser"
And in both cases not a word was brought up about it, they figured it was not the issue at all, the traffic stop was. They were really cool. In the sixties you would have been handcuffed and brought to jail for impersonating a member of the opposite sex.
I have a friend who was in 2 minor fender benders and the cop said to him, I don't give a damn what you do,or how you're dressed just give your license and registration so I can complete the accident report.
Any stories out there?:heehee:

[Gemma Rhodes]

Not yet Megan but I did come close once. It was the first time I went to Boston Belles (my local support group). I was driving home when I saw blue flashing lights in my mirror and headlights flashing. I slowed down and was about to stop but they overtook me and were obviously after someone else. At the time I really thought they were going to stop me and my heart was pounding about how I was going to explain things.

[Darlene-VA]

Never had that happen, but one evening I was leaving a 7-11 and a county cop held the door for me on the way out and I said thank you very much Sir, and he replied your welcome Miss never missing a beat.

[jessielee]

unless i stay cool and do everything perfectly right and everybody else does as well,
driving for the first time will be the ultimate fright for me because
i know the slightest thing like a burnt out bulb or a swerve gives our public servants in blue, brown or whatnot the lead to check us for other more serious things. not for CDing!
but,
my SO really is S.O. for Sheriff's Office dispatch.
things could get real hot really quickly.
woo boy.
jessie

[Holly]

Drove through a police checkpoint once with another CD and our SO's. The officer poked his head through the window and said, "Have a nice evening, ladies" and sent us on our way. <whew>

[shannonsilk]

On Dec 26 I made a right turn on red. When I heard the siren I pulled over to let the police car by but instead he stopped behind me. I gave him my license and he asked "Are you (male Name)?" I said yes and that was that.That corner does not have rt turn on red.
Since I hadn't cut anyone off or anything he let me go in the spirit of the season. I guess that's the short version.

[harmony]

i remember one time on long island(ny).driving home from a cd event i got stopped by a county cop who must have been bored -he had,as it turned out later no reason to do so.anyway-he tried to tell me it was either me giving him a bj or going to jail.
i then mentioned the names of a few people i know and he took off with a sour face.

[stefcd1]

I have never been pulled over but once I met a GG at an Olive Garden for desert and we were standing in the parking lot talking afterwards and a cop walks up and says "are you ladies doing OK?" The gal friend said everything was OK and he walked on, didn't bat an eye. I must have passed the test.

[FaithCD]

well once i was meeting someone off of CL and it turned out the gurl I had been talking to was a former roommate of the people living there. I guess they had a falling out and he was posting that people should come by. So when I went the cops had just pulled up. Another gurl had just been there and the residants had called PD and I guess I showed up just in time to get caught.
SO there I am, boots, skirt, falsies in a bikini top, wrapped up in my coat in front of the residents and the PD.

They didn't do anything, just told me not to come back to that house (as if I would even go in that neighborhood again).

[linnea]

I was stopped by the police, State Patrol as it is called in Washington, and the officer didn't even bat an eye when he looked at my driver's license. I was dressed totally en femme. He stopped me because the car I was driving had a headlight out. It was not my car, but luckily I knew right where the registration and insurance information were kept.
He was very nice, and I remained pretty calm throughout the experience.

[Sallee]

I have been stopped once for going straight in a left hand turn lane. Silly me. The cop gave me a ticket and that was that. I got hassled once leaving a club in Denver We were walking up the street and the cop, detective, asked to see me ID I told him that I was a CD and was just going home he let me go after a few nasty comments. He was just an A hole

[victoriamwilliams1]

I have been pulled over 3 times!

1. for turning into a park at night! I need to turn around because I missed my turn. This was the early years and near Halloween, I got nervous and removed my wig the officers where nice checked my information and sent me on my way.

2. More recently, my car had a tail light that kept falling out of the socket, the sheriff deputy pulled me over again late night! Checked my information and sent me on my way.

3. Just recently, my cars headlight was out! again late night. same routine given a fix it ticket was too embarrassed to go to that station so I went to another one after I got it fixed and still ended up going to the station and was asked to join there basketball team!

What I have learned in my tickets is not to be out driving between 12am and 3am! and make sure if you do you do not have any warrents!

[Suzy Harrison]

I got stopped a few years ago for speeding. I thought I'm for it now - and in addition my car is licensed to the company I work for - If they should get to hear of what I get up to on my country visits they might not be too pleased.

The officer asked for my driving license and wrote me out a ticket. No comments or anything. God bless the WA Police !

PS:
WA = Western Australia, not Wisconsin !

[Reba Kay]

I had an expieriance 4 years ago. I was going to a meeting in St. Louis of a group I belonged to at the time. It was a two and a half hour drive. Well, I was dressed al pretty, althought I don't pass real well. I was late and was stopped by an Illinois State police officer. My heart sank all the way down to you know where, when the lights came on. He walked up to the car and ask me for all the paperwork and just sorta looked me over. I told him I was driving a little fast because I was late for a meeting. Well if the my looks didn't give it away the voice did. I thought this is going to be fun. He said just a minute and walked back to his car. He came back and said everything was in order and that he was going to just warn me. Then he started asking about how to get in touch with this group about joining, boy was I blown away. So I gave him the web site, He said thanks for the info and said drive safe and enjoy your evening. You talk about a surprise. Reba Kay

[april lynn]

yes Iwas leving a club in West Hollywood Ca. when a L.A.Deputy Sheriff stoped me for no brake light and he just gave me a fixet ticket

[victoriamwilliams1]

I had an expieriance 4 years ago. I was going to a meeting in St. Louis of a group I belonged to at the time. It was a two and a half hour drive. Well, I was dressed al pretty, althought I don't pass real well. I was late and was stopped by an Illinois State police officer. My heart sank all the way down to you know where, when the lights came on. He walked up to the car and ask me for all the paperwork and just sorta looked me over. I told him I was driving a little fast because I was late for a meeting. Well if the my looks didn't give it away the voice did. I thought this is going to be fun. He said just a minute and walked back to his car. He came back and said everything was in order and that he was going to just warn me. Then he started asking about how to get in touch with this group about joining, boy was I blown away. So I gave him the web site, He said thanks for the info and said drive safe and enjoy your evening. You talk about a surprise. Reba Kay

:eek: That is the best one yet, I only seen that in the movie Jawanna Man!

[Dalece]

Not yet but agree with Megan on the sixties.

[Nicki B]

The first time I was pulled over, a young officer had seen me getting into the car - I reckon he was just curious, but he asked for ownership details?

The second, I was driving a BMW - I was pulled over because they were looking for a BMW, once they saw there was only me in the car they were off, not interested.

The third and fourth - Christmas time roadside checks, they asked where I was going to/from, listened to my answers and smelled my breath and sent me on my way, courteously..

The fifth, in Central London, I pulled over when waved at by a copper with a radar gun on the Embankment - he actually wanted the car behind me to stop, but that didn't stop the girl in the passenger seat trying to hide in the glove box.. :D

Since then, I've been stopped in Vegas (for not pulling away from a green light quick enough - the cruiser's truck horn puzzled the heck out of me, I was looking for the truck) and breathalysed last year in Nottingham - I overtook a truck which was doing 20mph in a 40 limit, they presumed I was going faster than I was..

In every case, I've behaved like I've a right to be the person I am? I have a male name on my driving licence - but so what? Be courteous, but assertive, and IME you always get courtesy back?

[SandyR]

Oh yes....Long story made short, my car fit the description of a would be robber......

SandyR

[Megan70]

So far from what i have read here I have not seen any overt negative or hostile reactions to a CD driving and getting pulled over. The lesson to be learned here BIG TIME is don't be scared or nervous and think you're gonna have a heart attack, just be upfront, honest, courteous and acknowledge only the reason you were stopped for any traffic violation. I will bet 100 &#37; of the time as you have read here you will be treated courteuosly and sent on your way with no mention made at all that you're dressed.
Trust me, its true!

[1950sclothes]

I rang the police in the UK. Asked if I could walk about dressed as a woman. Cops said, we don't care. Dress as a clown as long as you're not causing trouble.

It's not offence in UK.

[Melora]

Though I have never been stopped en-fem.. I know for a fact that MOST Police Officers do NOT want to persecute people unless they are actually bad people..
Police really don't want to do any more paper work than the rest of us..
Besides from reading about some of the atrocities of the 60's and earlier, harassment from Police because of CDing is really quite rare. Though I would not dare go driving en-fem in SOME parts of the USA.

[~Seana~]

On halloween night 2-3 years ago. I was coming back from a fetish party at our local Ottawa club and we lived about 40 minutes from town. My plate was expired and I got pulled over in a PVC french maids outfits. I got grilled for at least 40 minutes on a) wheather I was really male) b) what had I been drinking or smoking ( I was 100 % sober, I dont drink really) and then had the pleasure of dealing with a tow truck driver while so dressed. One of the most horrifying experiences of my lifee, and now that I think of it the catalyst that led to the demise of a 13 year relationship with 2 children. I cant thank the prick of a cop enough.

KinkedAmanda
The Happy ****!

[Angie G]

I had a light out on my license plate and was stopped I had dressed the night before on the way home but for some reason didn;t that night. :hugs:
Angie

[mike47]

It has happened twice actually. One time I was at a bar and went across the street to buy a pop from the machine. The gas station was closed and has a machine outside. When he pulled up behind me and turned his lights on it scared the ever %%%% out of me. The second time I was going home from a friends house and was speeding. In both cases other than a smile and shaking of the head that was all there was about it.

[Wendy me]

yes i did i posted this abought it..........http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13054

[Sally24]

I've interacted twice with the police. The first time was at a weigh station on the Interstate. Most people use it as a rest stop to catch some sleep. I had just pulled into the parking lot and was going to take a few pictures and then "change" when a State Police cruiser came thru. He saw that I was awake and sitting there so parked the cruiser and approached my mini-van. He asked me if there was a problem? I replied that I had just gotten tired. Hearing my voice he shined the light in my face for a good 2 0r 3 seconds before he asked for my liscence. He ran my plates and record and then came back to the car and grilled me for a good 5 minutes.....Who was I meeting here? Where had I been? Had I been drinking? (last drink was 4-5 hours before) Did my wife know I was out dressed as a woman? (it was her car and SHE insisted I stop and rest on the way home) Who was I meeting here? He kept repeating the meeting question. In not so many words he referred to "what happens at rest stops" (gay sex, though that's not illegal). He then made me leave and told me "I don't want to see you back here". Admittedly he was a young cop, mid to late 20's, and probably not very experienced. Still, he was moving out people suspected as being gay but not bothering the truckers or the other "normal" people. This is how I looked that night.
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My second time was this January on my way back home from First Event. The van had a headlight out and I had neglected to get it changed before going out en femme (always a mistake, have everything perfect on your vehicle!). Less than 10 miles from home I was pulled over. Luckily it was not my town's police but the next town over. He asked for my liscence. When I gave him my male drivers liscence he just asked "You are S******?" I answered yes and he just checked everything and then gave me a defect slip. He was very professional and polite and there was no problem. This was how I was dressed that night.
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There was one other mild interaction. We were in Chinatown in Boston after a night at the clubs and were having what else?......Chinese food! Two of us walked back to my van to prevent all the girls from having to walk back. Here we are, two dressed-up "women", 3am, in chinatown, walking down the street alone. There's a city cruiser sitting at the corner, across the street. Two police are leaning on it talking. As we walked by they asked "Evening ladies, would you like a ride?". We took it as a joke and shook our heads saying "no thank you" and kept moving. I'm not sure what angle on the joke the cops were taking but I'm sure they weren't trying to imtimidate us, just have a little fun in the middle of the night. This was the gang that night. Rachael was my walking pal.
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Overall, I've had good experiences with the police and I think you have to be straight with them and hope for the best. In most cases that is what you will get back from them.

[Raychel]

Thanks for sharing all your stories, Definitly good reading.

I think that I will be safe, unless they set up a speed trap between my home office and the coffee pot.

[TerriM]

This story happened about 25yrs ago. I was driving home from a CD party dressed. It was one of the first times I drove home dressed. It was late, about 1:30AM. I made a turn onto a highway approach a little fast and skidded a little. A cop pulled me over. I had a few beers in me and I was scared. At the time I was a police officer. (I retired about 15 yrs ago). I was a city cop and this was a county cop. He asked for my papers and when he saw my drivers lic he asked if that was me? I said yes and he was shocked. I didnt tell him I was a cop. I then asked him if there was a coffee shop close by, because I felt tired. He told me there was one about 1 mile down. He was still holding my license, I then took it out of his hand and thanked him and drove away. I looked in my mirror and saw him standing there. If this had happened today the story's end would have had a different ending. The DWI laws are enforced differnetly now than 25 yrs ago.
Most cops have seen plenty of CDs. It is no against the law to dress. Just take the ticket if he is going to give one. Dont drive with a supended lic or expired plates or insurance. AND DONT DRIVE DRUNK.

Terri

[Joy Carter]

". Admittedly he was a young cop, mid to late 20's, and probably not very experienced. Still, he was moving out people suspected as being gay but not bothering the truckers or the other "normal" people.
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Golly Sally I'd sure like to know how you can just look at someone, and tell that they are normal ? Isn't that kind of presumptuous on your part ? :eek:

It sounds like the officer did know how to conduct a line of questioning. To you it may not. But when conducting a street interview with a subject, repeating the same question does sometimes gets a different answer, from the person an officer is talking too. Giving the officer to belive there is more to this, than what he/she is being told. As far a having sex, and it not being illegal. It would be in most states illegal, if performed where it can be viewed by another person.
This just sounds like good police work as you tell it.

[Nicki B]

Since then..

Just remembered another one, the year before last, although I was already stopped and they pulled up to find out why.. :)

[Sherlyn]

..not pulled over ...but we we're up in the park around 11 one night last summer ..nice night out soo we went for a walk ...just outta nowhere...a cruiser pulls in ...he called us over ...basically said ..he thought we we're teens ...lol (cool)..took our names ...said be careful ...then watched from his car as we walked back home ..once we we're in ... he headed on his way ....He never once gave us an odd look ..cept for maybe an instance when I spoke and gave my name ..lol ...I was really scared when he called us over...but after it was over ..I felt a big relief that he never once made me feel uncomfortable

[Sam-antha]

Way back in the early seventies, in London I was stopped.
On the pavement, walking quietly, by myself, without a car, in Park Lane of all places.
The policeman was young. It was not too late at night, perhaps he just wanted to pass the time with what he though was a rather nice looking thing. lol ?....... I dunno, but he did scare me, badly....... Who was I, and all the usual including where was I staying. "Connaught Hotel." Rule 1, Tell the truth, but he did not believe me...."You serious ? " Then the bomber "Who do you work for ?" I did not tell.... why should I have ? As a bank employee, I was too respectable for this game (?) and in those days, who knows what would have happened.
(There was one bank branch manager who resigned about then because his son had been out dressed and suffered a broken heel. The lad was holding the shoe in his hand, considering it like, when a police car stopped by to help him.... He ran. He was caught. It wasnae me).
I was politely walked back to the hotel, presumably cos he did not believe me. Maybe he liked walking with me ? Shame for him, the reception desk believed me and confirmed that I was who I was and they would not let him know what I was as a world worker either. Grins from the desk and return grin from me.
Thankfully there were no hand held police radios in those days and no look-up files on computers whch they did not possess.

~Samm

[Sally24]

Originally Posted by Sally24 http://crossdressers.com/forums/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1227871#post1227871)
". Admittedly he was a young cop, mid to late 20's, and probably not very experienced. Still, he was moving out people suspected as being gay but not bothering the truckers or the other "normal" people.


Golly Sally I'd sure like to know how you can just look at someone, and tell that they are normal ? Isn't that kind of presumptuous on your part ? :eek: .
That would be the cops presumption since he did not bother any of those he percieved to be straight. Also illegal descrimination because he believed I was homosexual, and they are protected, unlike the trans.


As far a having sex, and it not being illegal. It would be in most states if performed where it can be viewed by another person.
This just sounds like good police work as you tell it.
Problem being I was in a tinted minivan so the "public" would not have been able to view anthing inside, at night. It's not good police work since if I'd had a vagina he would have been very helpful and not forced me to leave. I don't know if it's a policy of the Mass. State Police but many truckers have complained about gays meeting at rest areas and weigh stations. The problem being that they don't complain when teenagers or straights meet there for the same purpose. I didn't mind the inquiry, but forcing a tired person back on the road just because they are trans should be illegal and is definitely stupid!

[Joy Carter]

That would be the cops presumption since he did not bother any of those he perceived to be straight. Also illegal discrimination because he believed I was homosexual, and they are protected, unlike the trans.


Problem being I was in a tinted minivan so the "public" would not have been able to view anything inside, at night. It's not good police work since if I'd had a vagina he would have been very helpful and not forced me to leave. I don't know if it's a policy of the Mass. State Police but many truckers have complained about gays meeting at rest areas and weigh stations. The problem being that they don't complain when teenagers or straights meet there for the same purpose. I didn't mind the inquiry, but forcing a tired person back on the road just because they are trans should be illegal and is definitely stupid!


Sally I'm a retired police officer. You didn't tell us how the officer knew the straits for the gays. Does your state require an arm band, to show sexuality ? Like the Jews and gays in Nazi Germany ? As far as you window tint, that may (???) be a defence, but like I said, if it can be viewed it's illegal.

Like you said, there was complaints that hookers were plying their trade at that location. Would it be out of the realm of possibility, that a GM would dress to perform that activity ? I've made people move on many times because things just didn't appear right with their story. I'm not saying you were not truthful with the officer. You just have to consider that a man in drag, is not a normal thing one would see. Consider this. prostitute complaint , late at night, a guy in drag. I can see his thinking that there maybe a crime in the making. I would have done the same and told you to move on. If you were a were a female, yes with a vagina, and your story didn't add up. Maybe the manner you where dressed, I'd had made you move as well. Another thing is that gays are not protected, to the extent that they have the right to disobey the law. What they are protected from in some states, are housing and employment discrimination. No one is above the law.

It's state property. He's in control of it and has the authority to require you to leave. Police work is complicated. There are laws and constitutional issues to consider at every turn. What may sound unfair to you, maybe just the officer doing his job.

"Just My Buck And A Half " :smug:

[MsJoann]

Most, if not all state and local police personnel are trained to encounter anything in a traffic stop situation and are all well educated in what we are doing; and today's diverse gender issues.
Some, if not all, have issues regarding identification regarding a commission of a criminal act...not that any of us would. If you were stopped enfemme, and they found a outstanding criminal warrant (that is known when they call-in your plate number)...you could be in for more than you bargained for.
I have not experienced any of this yet, but I'm sure it will happen. I just plan on being polite and respectful...and sober.
Just about all poice have paperwork to complete after a MV stop. One fors is caled a "Stop Staistics" slip. They turn this in at end of shift along with all ticket stubs. One part of the forms asks, with check-boxes, Male, Female, Other.
What possibly could "Other" mean, right? LOL!

[willowgurl]

Hi Megan, One of the outings I frequently make in girl clothes, is going fishing, I know sounds crazy! I was trout fishing along a local river, and the En con officer stopped to check my license and my fish. He was very polite and never said a word about my not looking like a William! Willow

[Megan70]

Hi Megan, One of the outings I frequently make in girl clothes, is going fishing, I know sounds crazy! I was trout fishing along a local river, and the En con officer stopped to check my license and my fish. He was very polite and never said a word about my not looking like a William! Willow

But how was the fish dressed willow? Did he give him a ticket for impersonating Nemo? :heehee:

[Patricia Johnson]

i wasn't pulled over by the police but I was driving to on the highway and the axle broke on my truck. I made it over to the side of the road and the state trooper pulled up while i was waiting for the tow truck and my brother to come and get me and before I could go from fab to drab. He asked me was everything ok, I explained what had happened and who was coming, He ran his flashlight from my head to my heels said be safe and left. That was the closest to getting pulled.

[gennee]

No, never. Hope it stays that way. :D

Gennee

[Nicki B]

Most people use it as a rest stop to catch some sleep. I had just pulled into the parking lot and was going to take a few pictures and then "change" when a State Police cruiser came thru. He saw that I was awake and sitting there so parked the cruiser and approached my mini-van. He asked me if there was a problem? I replied that I had just gotten tired. Hearing my voice he shined the light in my face for a good 2 0r 3 seconds before he asked for my liscence. He ran my plates and record and then came back to the car and grilled me for a good 5 minutes.....Who was I meeting here? Where had I been? Had I been drinking? (last drink was 4-5 hours before) Did my wife know I was out dressed as a woman? (it was her car and SHE insisted I stop and rest on the way home) Who was I meeting here? He kept repeating the meeting question. In not so many words he referred to "what happens at rest stops" (gay sex, though that's not illegal). He then made me leave and told me "I don't want to see you back here".


This just sounds like good police work as you tell it.


Sally I'm a retired police officer. ......It's state property. He's in control of it and has the authority to require you to leave. Police work is complicated. There are laws and constitutional issues to consider at every turn. What may sound unfair to you, maybe just the officer doing his job.

Joy, you just might've told us that, once before.. ;)


TBH, it sounds like exceedingly discriminatory policing to me and guaranteed to cause quite reasonable grievance - which also causes the next cop down the line a problem? If there was a vice problem, surely you wait until there's a proposition, then move in - not just move people on for being different?

As for 'requiring someone to leave' and effectively forcing them to drive dangerously - many more serious accidents are the result of tiredness, than of alcohol?? :eek:


..I was already stopped and they pulled up to find out why.. :)

Maybe I was lucky - I was already asleep - but I don't think so... "I don't want to see you back here" would likely get any officer in the UK into trouble, particularly to someone who was GLBT?

[Suzy Harrison]

I rang the police in the UK. Asked if I could walk about dressed as a woman. Cops said, we don't care. Dress as a clown as long as you're not causing trouble.

It's not an offence in UK.

That's good to hear, because it used to be illegal.

When I lived in the UK, I can remember reading several times in the local paper, that guys had been picked up by the police for taking walks at night dressed en-femme.

The charge? - Conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

Which basically means that someone might have been offended if any one had seen you.

Thank god those days are over.

[Sonia Kiss]

I have a story from before I discovered I was trans. Obviously I wasn't dressed, but was very thoughtlessly being non-male...

I did lots of astronomy education work at the time, and would often take my telescope to group of school aged kids and show them the night sky. This particular night I had been invited to a girl scout camp. After the presentation, the (all women) scout leaders invited me to sit around the campfire for marshmallows and stories. I left the camp at like 2am, drove over a ridge, and right into a sobriety checkpoint. With nothing but sugar on my breath, I smiled and brightly answered when the officer asked where I was coming from. Me: "Girl scout camp" :) :) Officer: (long pause) I need you to step out of the car...

[TerriM]

Just an added note, Going to a rest stop at night dressed is not a good idea. They are often places where sex for pay take place and other things take place. Just ask yourself, what would a women that was alone doing in rest stop at 2AM ? You might say resting, but not many GG's that I know would feel comfortable doing that.

Yours Terri

[Kayla_Gurl]

This is going to sound like a made up story but it's absolutely true. I was young (19-21) and still living with my parents so I did not have any place to dress. So after buying some new lingerie and changing into it under my male clothes I went to a park. It was pretty late and I did not notice that the park was closed after 10 o'clock. I parked and walked down a trail to a secluded area and took off my male clothes. It was dark, heavily wooded and the park was deserted so I felt safe. Then a saw a flashlight so I hid back in the woods. Well, it was two officers. They saw my clothes on the ground and picked them up then looked around a bit but didn't find me. They left, but they took my clothes. I was in heels, fishnets, a garter, panties and a babydoll nightie. They had my clothes, my billfold and my car keys. I had no other change of clothes and no extra key to my car so I had no choice but to run out and stop them. As I exited the woods they were driving off. I had to run out into the road and flag them down. They told me they had seen my car and the park was closed so they went down the nearest trail. They were actually pretty cool about it. They told me as long as my privates were covered I was within the law. They ran my name, I had no warrants so they give me my clothes back (they did make me stand there in my lingerie while they waited for the warrant info) and tell me that it wasn't a good idea to be out in the park at night. I was scared to death but the officers seemed to be be completely unfazed by it. I'm sure they had a good laugh afterwards, but they were very respectful to me.

[deja true]

Many years ago when being en femme in public was illegal ,the charge was often "masquerading". It covered wearing masks, impersonating government officials in uniform like police and fire officers and transvestites (as they were called then).

[Sally2005]

I look at the situation a bit differently. If a police officer shows up and says there are problems with crime in the area, I'm more than willing to leave. I wouldn't want a drug dealer or prostitute knocking on my window and have them discover something unusual and cause a problem. Also, who wants to be caught in a police drag net (no pun intended) and put in jail for the night with all the prostitutes until you can explain why you were there too. The police officer is doing you a favor if they ask you to leave. I don't see an issue if you tell the officer you are not able to drive and ask if you can park a bit further up the road or something. When I was a kid, I parked near a dead end industrial complex to change and the police showed up and questioned me...he was professional and told me they had problems with vandalism and theft. He didn't ask me to leave, but the event was traumatic for me and it ruined my outing so I was more than happy to call it a day (or a year...because I didn't dress for at least that long after). With experience, it wouldn't phase me much now.

[SANDRA MICHELLE]

Last weekend on my trip through Texas I got stopped for speeding, really did not realize I was speeding but the way I handled it the cop was thankful for that. I opened my window and put my left arm out and my right arm up in plain sight, I always do this so the police will know I am not a threat. he let me go with a warning nad I will tell you that texas police are notrious for not giving any breaks to out of town violaters. I also was in an accident last year when a guy rear ended my car in Naperville, Il., hit me so hard he knocked my wig right off my head. Once I was able to collect myself we exchanged information and I was back on my way with substantial damage to the rear of my car and the cop was totally professional. I have gone through police checks with my car and in a truck on num,erous times and never a problem, nobody really cares as long as you are not acting suspicious.

[tamarav]

Date was December 24, 1976. Driving toward a club in Denver, Colorado, car slid off road due to heavy snow. Cops checked ID etc., arrested me for "Appearing in public in the dress of the opposite sex". Jailed overnight, given jail clothes, no belt or shoes (mine were "evidence". Released before a judge the next morning (Christmas day) , paid for impound of car, caught taxi to impound lot (15 miles away), dug car out of snow after finally getting some shoes and coveralls on, drove home, then back to Denver to pick up wife flying back from California.

Years later in California by a rookie California Highway Patrol Officer (CHP) who saw my huge head of blonde hair and pulled me over. His reason, "A vehicle matching this car's description was involved in a bank robbery". I was driving a very purple, lowered Fiero with a V8 in it, very distinct. While he was holding my license and registration and reading me his story I drove off to the nearest CHP station which was only 2 miles away with the CHP in active pursuit, siren going. I drove right up, jumped out and went inside and let the story play itself out. Turns out the rookie had been warned already about pulling over "blondes" for no apparent reason. Station Captain sent me on my way after an apology by the officer.

[jessica31]

I never have, in fact I just went out dressed en femme for a drive of any significance for the first time the other night. While going through the town of 8000 people which was my destination, two cops drove onto the street....one going my direction, and one the opposite......I was terrified of getting pulled over, and the speed limit there is 25 (which is really hard to go that slow, but I did)......I made a right turn very quickly just to get the cop out of my rear-view mirror

[JacquiUKTV]

July 1981...went out for a walk one night about 1:00 a.m. in a neighbouring town, away from home....in a teal-blue miniskirt, matching waistcoat, white frilly blouse, tights and heels...God, what a glam-puss. :doh: Had my own long hair in those days and was passable... I'd been strutting around for a while, admiring myself in shop-windows when a patrol car went by; tried to hide but to no avail; one guy in it, slowed down, and then zoomed off to the local station, not far away. I knew I'd been spotted. Made my way back to my car but they got me on the way. He'd brought a female officer with him, presumably thinking I was a girl.

So...Good Evening!! He'd seen my car all by its lonesome in the local supermarket carpark and had checked it out...put 2 & 2 together; even in those days they had a computer-link.

The first question was...Who are you? So I told them the truth....had no documents on me but they knew anyway from my licence-plate, and I explained that I was just out for a walk by myself....that I was a TV.

He very courteously (and correctly) pointed out that I was putting myself in danger by wandering about dressed like that so late at night....and could possibly be charged with "breach of the peace" stuff.

I felt more sorry for the young policewoman in tow...she stood arms folded, head down leaning on their car....seemed embarrassed to look at me...I suspect she'd never encountered a real live transvestite before...bless her.

And so, he just told me to "get myself off home" and to be careful in future if I wanted to indulge my "whim" as he put it.

And that was it really....scared the shxt out of me, but also left me feeling that the world ain't quite so bad?

Oh yes, one other thing....he asked my DOB....and when I told him said something like "Is that your real age?". I took it as a compliment....

[terrigurl]

Once, I had gone to a clothes shop and tried on a few things. I was not en femme, but I did bring my body briefer, wig, hose, etc. to help when I tried the clothes on. As I left the store in my car, a police car pulled me over, and said that the owner had complained about "indecent behavior" or something like that. I was puzzled, because I hadn't done anything wrong. He had me open my trunk, where I had all my femme items, and asked what I was doing. I told him that I was a crossdresser and that I was just trying on some clothes. After checking on my record -- I guess -- he let me go, but I was very nervous during the whole process.

[Rachel Schaedel]

It happened a couple of time for me.

Once in High School. I was with some of my understanding friends and was driving home and got pulled over. VERY SCARED!!!!!!! But my gg friend said to calm down and just be honest. Officer asked for my license and when he got it asked if it was my brothers. I blushed and said no it was mine. He gave me a warning for what I did but forgot what it was.

He told us that driving around this late in the area we were in wasn't a good idea for a bunch of pretty ladies. He told us to lock or doors and hurry on home. And off I went.

I guess thats one of the reasons I never stopped wanting to be me.

He was kinda cute from what I remember too.

[Suzy Harrison]

I thought you might be interested in the following passages taken straight out of the 2007 Police Training Manual in Western Australia:



Searching Procedures for Transgender and Transvestite Persons

Transgender:
Transgender is a person whose psychological sex or gender identity is the opposite of their biological sex. While physically of one sex they psychologically identify as the other and are convinced that their real sexual identity is opposite to thier biological sex. In some cases, transgender persons undergo surgical reassignment of genital organs to assume the appearance of the genitalia of the desired opposite sex.

There are two types of trangender persons, pre-operative and the post operative. The pre-operative transgender person has developed male/female bodily characteristics but still have their original genitalia intact. The post-operative transgender person has undergone full gender re-assignment surgery.

Transvestite:
A transvestite is an individual who has a desire to adopt the appearance of the oppsite sex (such as cross dressing) but does not have the transgender desire to change gender.
It is important that police not confuse transgender (transexuality) with transvestism



Where circumstances suggest that a person to be searched may be transgender, police will discreetly and compassionately inquire of them as to whether that is the case. If so, deal with the person, to the extent that circumstances permit, as if they are a person of their preferred gender. The following procedures are to be followed:

Should the person be male but wishes to be treated as a female, the officer will inquire as to the persons surgical status (i.e., pre or post operative)
If the person is pre-operative and still has male genitalia, then a male officer is to search the lower body and a female officer the upper torso. Both officers are to be present during the search.
If the person is post-operative and has female genitalia, then that person is to be searched by a female officer.

Should the subject person be female but wishes to be treated as a male, the officer will inquire as to the persons surgical status (i.e.' pre or post-operative)
If the person is pre-operative and still has female genitalia, then that person is to be searched by a female officer.
If the person is post-operative and has male genitalia then that person is to be searcehd by a male officer.


When empty cells are unavailable:
Pre-operative trangender persons may be placed in custody of the same biological sex.
Cell checks of that person should be made with increased frequency.

Post operative males may be placed with females and a reciprocal agreement applies in turn to post-operative females.
Cell checks of that person should be made with increased frequency.

At all times, it is essential that officers deal with such situations discreetly and professionally, thus safeguarding the dignity of the person concerned, and also themselves from any suggestions of prejudice or misconduct.

[Amy Hepker]

A lot of good stories here, I am glad that I do not have one to add, as I would be shaking so bad they would think something was wrong.

[Carla]

Never.....so far. But I never get tickets anyway (knock on wood). I drive while dressed often, usually changing back to drab once I arrive while still in the car. I especially like driving my convertablewith the top down while dressed. Very relaxing.

[cindi51]

Yes I was just stopped again last week. Again I was treated with respect, no mention was made as to what I was wearing. Just that one headlight was out. DUH, why did I take the car that had a light out? I just got a warning and continued back home. I was very scared but no harm came of it.

[JackieInPA]

A few years back i was pulled over for speeding...bad me...the officer asked me for my information...took it back to his car..then came back and asked me for a second form of ID to prove who i was...he was mightly confused but finally accepted i was who my DL said i was. he gave me a ticket and warned me that this was a heavily watched area and i should be careful in the future.

This was in the same day that a man at payless gave me back my credit card with my male name on it and said 'This isnt your card.' in rather snooty tone of voice. Annoyed i gave him my manliest voice and said yes it is. the look on his face had me laughing for at least an hour.

[1950sclothes]

The police can't stop you in UK.:)

[Andrea85]

I got stopped once before I was 18 when I was first trying crossdressing. I had on a sports bra on that I had stuffed with socks and a bright pink shirt and jeans. When I saw the blue lights come on I freaked out. Where I am, things like crossdressing aren't looked upon lightly. Before I even stopped, I was thinking of how I could unstuff my bra before the officer made it to my car. Well, I didn't unfortunately, and I was lucky he didn't shine his flashlight into the car. He didn't realize the 17 year old boy he pulled over had a set of double ds:heehee:. I got off with a warning for speeding. It could have ended sooo badly.

[lisalove]

I got stopped once, but I wasn't dressed at that time. There were some girls clothes in my truck and the cop wanted to know all about them. Who's they were, why I had them etc. I told him they were mine and it wasn't any of his business why I had them. If I could tell you the cercumstances of my being stopped, you would understand, that I wasn't in the mood to be as nice as I should be to the a$$hole.

[Joy Carter]

I got stopped once, but I wasn't dressed at that time. There were some girls clothes in my truck and the cop wanted to know all about them. Who's they were, why I had them etc. I told him they were mine and it wasn't any of his business why I had them. If I could tell you the cercumstances of my being stopped, you would understand, that I wasn't in the mood to be as nice as I should be to the a$$hole.

Nice attitude. :thumbsup: I'd say you deserved a break. :brolleyes:

[KaraChristine]

I was stopped about a week ago down in Portland OR. I was driving back from the clubs at about 3 am and accidently made an illegal left hand turn (to go to Walgreens for stockings!!). I was very nervous because it was my first time dealing with authorities while dressed.

The young officer was very polite and sweet. He asked if the car was registered in my name, then came back with only a warning. Then he wished me a safe night and smiled. Very positive experience overall.

[notquitegirl]

I was on a cross-country drive from Massachusetts to Indiana (total of about 900 miles), and was about halfway there in Pennsylvania. I stopped the car to get something out of the trunk at a rest area, and a state trooper pulled into the rest area behind me, while I was in the trunk. I saw him, and closed the trunk, and got back in the car to be on my way (I got what I wanted). He followed me out. At this point, it's clear that I'm going to get stopped for something, so I make a point to stay under the speed limit, but this guy had me so unnerved by sitting right on my tail that I accidentally drifted over the white line on the right side of the highway. The second my wheels hit the line, he hit the lights.

[Angela Burke]

I've been stopped many times by the police while dressed, they've even given me a lift home occasionally. I should say that I've known the policeman in question all my life.