Jessica got pulled over!

[Sarahwithanh11]

Long one of my worst fears, I got pulled over for speeding yesterday. I had no defense - I was going fast because nobody else was around and it was in the middle of freakin' nowhere - and of course I was all dressed up in my black turtleneck, denim skirt, gray sweater and (probably too much) makeup!

But I wanted to share this because it turned out to be no big deal (aside from the ticket that is). The patrolman asked for my drivers license, registration & insurance, which I handed over as I told him that I was a guy regardless of how I was dressed. He took my information, went back to the car, and came back a few minutes later. He handed my the ticket to sign, and gave me back my information. And that was it.

He didn't ask WHY I was dressed as a lady, and I didn't volunteer anything. But I think being honest and straightforward from the start headed that off. It's my first ticket in about 20 years so aside from a few $$$ and a day in traffic school I figure I'll come away unscathed from it all.

So my big fear turned out to be nothing. The only downer is that apparently I'm not gorgeous enough to get a break on getting the ticket!

[sissy meg]

apparently, you weren't flirting enough with him - lol

but, I bet you looked great

Meghan

[Claire Cook]

Jessica,

I had a similar experience. I didn't realize that I had made a turn on a "buses only" route, and I was pulled over. When I showed my license and insurance, told the officers that I was a cross dresser and new to the area (which I was). They went back to their car, checked things over and just gave me a warning. No hassle, but maybe that's because Arlington (VA) is a fairly enlightened place.

Hopefully police elsewhere are generally so understanding -- cross-dressing isn't illegal.

[deja true]

We wanna see the dash-cam video!

:D

[MsPriscilla]

My experience was on a quiet road near my home at night. I was stopped for having one of my brake lights not working. A WPC (woman police officer) came to my car window to tell me. She asked me my name and address, both of which i gave her (male name). She asked where had I been and if I had been drinking, to which i answered i had been walking the dog, and no. She told me to get the light fixed, and let me go. As I was only 200 yards from my home, I managed to drive there with shaking hands and not hit anything.

I was very nervous that news would get out - I am very well known in this small community - but nothing happened. I suppose the police are required to maintain confidentiality.

Phew!!

[Chibi~Cthulhu]

i dont think police are actually required to remain confidential about infromation that does not involve a criminal case. though, either way the police officer that pulled you over seemed to show great tact in dealing with the situation. i believe that police officers do receive training in handling tg/cd individuals would be common sense as far as i can tell. though we all know how uncommon that really is.

[Joanne f]

Did you not know that they have satellites watching us all the time :nailbiting:

[beenherelongtime]

how many will be able to share this unique experience.

[Tashee]

My experience was on a quiet road near my home at night. I was stopped for having one of my brake lights not working. A WPC (woman police officer) came to my car window to tell me. She asked me my name and address, both of which i gave her (male name). She asked where had I been and if I had been drinking, to which i answered i had been walking the dog, and no. She told me to get the light fixed, and let me go. As I was only 200 yards from my home, I managed to drive there with shaking hands and not hit anything.

I was very nervous that news would get out - I am very well known in this small community - but nothing happened. I suppose the police are required to maintain confidentiality.

Phew!!

If you go to jail. We. They are required to hush up about your record or offense..Um- Even tho its public. Makes sense-

You met a good cop.
Maybe being one I know there are plenty out there that are not.. But know this the anti discrimination laws are out there. We deal with the almost daily. Its against the law for me in uniform to tell you , you look good.

On the other hand it keeps the wolves at bay from yanking you outta the car and humiliating you. If there was a dash cam it keeps the man with the badge somewhat in line.

[cindym5_04]

Jessica,

I had a similar experience. I didn't realize that I had made a turn on a "buses only" route, and I was pulled over. When I showed my license and insurance, told the officers that I was a cross dresser and new to the area (which I was). They went back to their car, checked things over and just gave me a warning. No hassle, but maybe that's because Arlington (VA) is a fairly enlightened place.

Hopefully police elsewhere are generally so understanding -- cross-dressing isn't illegal.

I was pulled over when I was dressed in Fairfax County one time and the officer was totally great and just let me off with a warning (I didnt see a stop sign and rolled through it).

I've been pulled over on GW Parkway by the Park Police before (in drab), and they were a-holes.

[TommiTN]

Jess, you violated the first rule of leadfooting. Don't speed if you're the only one on the road; you're just too easy to target.:D Speeding is best done when there is some other traffic traveling about the same speed as you. Yes, you're all speeding but your chance of being singled out is much less unless you are at the head of the line or the last car in the line. I'm glad it well for you. I hope the officer who may stop me will be as professional.

[JoAnne Wheeler]

Sometimes our fears are overrated - maybe the police are becoming more tolerant - thank you for sharing
JoAnne Wheeler

[Kelly DeWinter]

I'm just thinking about the missed photo op !

[Sara Jessica]

It's my first ticket in about 20 years so aside from a few $$$ and a day in traffic school I figure I'll come away unscathed from it all.

So your "sentence" should be attendance at traffic school the way you presented when you received the ticket!!! ;)

[Schatten Lupus]

I've only been pulled over three times in my 5 years of driving. Once for speeding and not wearing my seat belt, which happened maybe six months after I got my liscense, and twice because my head light was out.
Wait, no, I've been pulled over four times. Once was by a complete asshole of cop who pulled me over for going to slow, refused to let me know why he pulled me over until I showed liscense and registration, and hassled me like he had pulled over someone who had just finished smoking whatever drug or chugging a beer. All because I was running on of fumes (so I was going slow), and I had a gas can in my car to get gas for the lawn mower. Something funny about Mr. Piggy, was I was wearing my trench coat that night, and he didn't take notice, but the second time he pulled me over (for the head light) it was the middle of summer and I was wearing shorts and a T-shirt and he asked me if I had any weapons on me.

[rhondamichelle]

We should always be aware of the fact that either, in drab or enfemme, ANY traffic violation is the primary excuse to be pulled over and checked for D.W.I. Whether it's a moving or equiptment violation the next inquiry after being informed of why you were pulled over is "Have you been drinking?" I am in total agreement that driving under the influence presents an ever present danger to the other drivers on the road, thus I never drink and drive. I also check the car out regularly to make sure it's up to snuff mechanically and when driving observe all the posted rules, to help keep those pesky pull-overs to a minimum. Just my :2c:....

Sincerely,

Rhonda Michelle

[marny]

Are you going to traffic school en femme?

[MJ]

so aside from a few $$$ and a day in traffic school I figure I'll come away unscathed from it all. So my big fear turned out to be nothing.

Execpt you have to go to traffic school dressed enfemme as it was Jessica who got the ticket :tongueout

as a former cop thats what i would make you do :heehee:

[Alice Torn]

Sounds familiar! My second time ever out dolled up, I was being watched , as i walked around the small coastal town, at night, then, got into my car, and drove out of town, with the cop right behind. Then, his lights! Heart sank. I did the same, telling i'm a guy, dressed up, just to see what women go through. He was not interested in how i dressed, jusy why my driving was nervous. No problems.

[Bootsiegalore]

That is awsome!
My worst ticket was 150mph in a brand new Jag xjr in Indiana. 750 fine and off ya go!

Tara

[Lorileah]

That is awsome!
My worst ticket was 150mph in a brand new Jag xjr in Indiana. 750 fine and off ya go!

Tara
couldn't get out of second gear?

[Bootsiegalore]

couldn't get out of second gear?

That is right!
I had a Black on Black Supercharged Jag XJR and I wanted to see what it would do.... I floored it and let her run! The mirrors were floating on the springs, almost ready to fold in! I got it up to 160 and in advertently passed 2 18 wheelers. The cop was between them in the right lane and I went flying by.... Never saw him. He was all of 22 years old and took 10 miles to catch me (only after slowing to 100). His first words to me were "Nice car!"

He said he never would have caught me if I had not slowed down. Personal note.... "keep the hammer down"!

My AZ plate was "1HOTCAT"

I loved that car! It was the fastest vehicle I have ever owned. I also used to have a '71 carborated XJ12. That one would run away from Z28's once I had 3000 revs on it! Red line on the V12 was 6800 RPM!

Now I drive a diesel 4x4 for work and a Corvette on the weekends!

Tara

[Beth785]

They can and will pull you over for anything at about 2 in the morning. I was on my way to work about that time, and a female officer pulled me over for a burnt out license plate light. It was trivial, but I'm sure all she wanted was to check my sobriety. She checked my info and let me go on my way. BTW, I was not dressed at the time.

[SherriePall]

Beth, sometimes they will pull you over at that time of night to break up a long shift. Gives them something to do.
Have been stopped twice en drab. While en femme, I really am careful driving.

[MsJanessa]

My experience was on a quiet road near my home at night. I was stopped for having one of my brake lights not working. A WPC (woman police officer) came to my car window to tell me. She asked me my name and address, both of which i gave her (male name). She asked where had I been and if I had been drinking, to which i answered i had been walking the dog, and no. She told me to get the light fixed, and let me go. As I was only 200 yards from my home, I managed to drive there with shaking hands and not hit anything.

I was very nervous that news would get out - I am very well known in this small community - but nothing happened. I suppose the police are required to maintain confidentiality.

Phew!!

Police are not REQUIRED to maintain confidentiality--at least in the US, but they usually are discreet---and most are so jaded by their jobs that running across a CD is not a big deal to them.

[tricia_uktv]

Ha-ha, shorter skirt?

[MarciManseau]

Did you not know that they have satellites watching us all the time :nailbiting:

Wow, that explains all the anonymous bouquets of flowers and diamond bracelets I've been getting. I knew wearing sexy undies would pay off one day :) :D


Hugs, Marci :hugs:

[Nicole Erin]

The officer was just doing his job.
He probably issued the citation and never gave a second thought about it, or how you were dressed. His only thought was probably "more paperwork at the end of my shift"

I was pulled over en femme once. I was going the wrong way down a one way street. I didn't have proof of insurance either. He came back to my car and gave me some thing that said I had to go to court to prove I have it, which I was insured yes but didn't have the right paperwork at the moment.
Went to court, gave the judge my insurance paperwork, he threw the case out, never heard about it again.

He was professional about everything, and to this day I wonder if he even noticed how I was dressed?

YOu know the police deal with a lot worse crap than how someone is dressed. I would bet that 19 out of 20 couldn't care less if a man is dressed like a woman. They have better things to deal with.

[Joanne f]

:lol:
Wow, that explains all the anonymous bouquets of flowers and diamond bracelets I've been getting. I knew wearing sexy undies would pay off one day :) :D


Hugs, Marci :hugs:

Well i have just tried that and all i got was a brick thrown at me ( wonder why):lol:

[Lucypink]

was pulled over once While in feme with out no reason at 3:00am.
I saw the police car in front going very slow, I kept my left and passed him just under the speed limit to make it safe.
When I passed him he kind of checked me (I think that I am passable at dark 3:00 am on a car to car situation) so he pulled me over:
He gave me the traditional "Good Night maaam" Papers please, But when he saw me up close and I responded with my Girlymanlyhoarse voice, he was shocked and Kind of embarrassed. He just told me that he was checking if I had the seat belt on and told me to carry on.
So I think he was checking on the beautiful lady he thought I was and was shocked when he figured out the truth. and I realized that I had Just experienced what some women go trough with this kind of people.
I got home and laugh about it, another story to tell.
Lucy.

[TommiTN]

"was pulled over once While in feme with out no reason at 3:00am."

3AM was the reason. There is a lot of no-good happening in the wee hours. The cop was just doing his job. As long as you're not violating any law you have less chance of being stopped in the evening before midnight or in daylight.

[heatherinlace]

You should bbuy a lottery tic! Thank God you had a cool cop. I have a huge fear of that!

[Lori A]

As I've said else where, I drive a truck all over the country. I have had a cop pull me over because I had a air line spring on the trailer bro0ken and I was dressed and I had to explain that I was a cross dresser. He was totally cool about it and asked me why I got into it and I told him the hi-lights of my beginnings. He let me fix the spring and I was on my way. I have also had border patrol agents at check points in South Texas climb up an the running board and look into the truck to ensure that I was alone, and when he saw my dresses hanging up I had to explain that they were mine, as I was a Cross Dresser. He accepted it and let me go on my way.

[Tamera]

I think when it comes to the "Police" profession they just about seen it all. I have been pulled over and actually carried on a conversation with the officer.
Yep,
They really don't care who you are, just the "Greenbacks" in your purse.
Hugs,
Tamera

[Mitzi]

Here's a repeat of a repeat (ugh...) post from a while back.

Mitzi

[Ediosa]

Last time I was pulled over it was because of a burnt out license plate light. I was not enfemme but it was funny because the officer asked me, after I gave him my license and registration, if I had anything in my car that he will like to know. Well, I told him the truth. I told him I had nachos with cheese and jalapanoes, plus a hotdog with chili and cheese. I even asked them if they wanted some nachos. He just smiled and said no thanks. It was also at night.

Oh well. I had a laugh. HAHAHA!!!!

:):tongueout

[jennifer easton]

Not that I want to highjack the thread but Bootsie what do you do for a living!!!!! Geeesss jags Vets 4x4s what??? Jennifer

[Billijo49504]

At 3 am I was heading home from the hospital, my wife was in, and got stopped. He asked why I was switching lanes, I told him I was avoiding pot holes. I had fancy wheels and tires and didn't want a blowout or a cracked wheel. He told me to go home and get some sleep. I had been to the hospital for 12 hours....BJ:love:

[Sarahwithanh11]

Jess, you violated the first rule of leadfooting. Don't speed if you're the only one on the road; you're just too easy to target.

You're right. I guess I'm used to LA where there's ALWAYS other traffic - lots of it!


Execpt you have to go to traffic school dressed enfemme as it was Jessica who got the ticket :


So your "sentence" should be attendance at traffic school the way you presented when you received the ticket!!! ;)

That sounds like an excellent idea...and it's Jessica who needs the instruction since she hasn't been driving very long.

Then again I doubt anyone will notice what I'm wearing at traffic school since I'll be doing it online!

[Christinedreamer]

My Gf was driving my Ford Ranger on a busy freeway about 20 mph during "rush hour". She was in the number one lane (closest to the divider) and he hit the lights, made her cross 4 lanes of traffic, and pull off the freeway on a stretch of road she never drove. He came up, asked for the usual paperwork and wrote her a ticket because the truck had a trailer hitch ball mounted in the manufacturer provided mount on the bumper. He specified a section of the Cal. vehicle code about blocking the plate and let her go.

Since the truck is mine I went to court as the owner. I had researched the vehicle code regulations and had the number and it said nothing about ball hitches only license frames etc blockling the plate.

The judge asked me to explain and I was so pissed off I referred to the cop as "Barney Fife" that broke up the courtroom quite a bit. The judge couldn't find any violation and dismissed the case with a slight reprimand to the rookie cop about choosing the best course of action in the future. I never got to show the 15 pics I had of Whittier Ca cop trucks and CHP vehicles with the same hitch. Damn!

Jump ahead one month and the same cop pulled us over for not clearing the intersection on a very short yellow as we were heading to a halloween party with me in little girl drag and my GF as Nurse Diesel.

When he recognized the truck plates and my license he just said "aw chit" quietly and said drive careful.

Wonder what he told the boys at roll call.

[cd_britney_426]

Luckily these days a lot of police are trained on transgender issues so while they might be cracking up about it behind your back they will generally treat you with respect. It is good to be upfront about it because you don't want to look suspicious such as someone crossdressing to disguise their real identity. What can be embarrassing is in court. A lot of times the officer will describe the car as well as the driver when giving their testimony about the traffic violation. If you were to show up to court and contest the ticket (which I ALWAYS do) and even if you came in drab the audience may get to hear the officer describe you as the "gentleman wearing a skirt, top, etc." At least you didn't have a bad cop to deal with and that is a good thing. Take care, Britney

[trannie T]

A few months ago I drove the 80 miles to Reno en femme. About halfway there a drunk pulled out in front of me. I followed him for a while until I decided he was truly impaired and called the CHP. A few miles later he was pulled over. The next week I received a very nice phone call from the officer thanking me for calling and letting me know he had made an arrest for DUI. I didn't have the heart to tell him how I was dressed.

[DawnRodgers]

My only run in with an officer was with a State Trooper in a motel room. He just came from the firing range and he was awesome.

[Bev06 GG]

i dont think police are actually required to remain confidential about infromation that does not involve a criminal case. though, either way the police officer that pulled you over seemed to show great tact in dealing with the situation. i believe that police officers do receive training in handling tg/cd individuals would be common sense as far as i can tell. though we all know how uncommon that really is.

HI girls,
The answer to the above is yes they are. Confidentiality in any of the public services is essential and something that they all have very strict policies on.
Take care
Bev

[Alice Torn]

TrannieT, Wow! I have never heard of a cop doing that! In sports, that would be an assist. Almost a citizen's arrest, but truly a citizens' assist.

[goofus]

My only run in with an officer was with a State Trooper in a motel room. He just came from the firing range and he was awesome.

Holy Moley!!

[Sally2005]

Lets, see. Only once was I ever questioned by police when enfem. It was when I was young, he told me to seek help and I was not doing anything wrong, just parked near a place that happened to have a lot of problems with thefts in the past. Otherwise no issue, he was professional enough, but I was sensitive about it and didn't CD for almost 10 years after that!

Recently, while in drab, I was on the highway in a snowstorm. I approached in the passing lane a car who was blocking the flow of traffic in the slower lanes, the other cars were having some trouble navigating the snow. I was in a large vehicle with four wheel drive and heavy load. I was doing the same speed as the other cars, but wanted to get passed all the cars because if they did something stupid, I didn't want a challenge of stopping safely. So as I'm passing, the car that was holding up traffic flow, puts on his flashing lights (it was an unmarked cop) and pulls me over. I had the sense to exit the highway so no one would hit us. This cop comes up to my window screaming and yelling at me, telling me I was speeding or at least driving too fast for the conditions and kept asking me why I was in a rush. I just remained calm and told him I disagreed and I was not in a rush. He threatened to give me a dangerous driving ticket, but I got off. The only thing dangerous was the way he was blocking traffic and pulling me over when this could have caused an accident. I was shocked at how unprofessional this cop was...I almost filed a formal complaint the next day. ...was wondering if being dressed would have made a difference in this case, I don't think I would want to test it especially on a cop with an ego like his.

[mackemlass]

I was pulled over once whilst on vacation in Illinois. I'd been to a concert and had driven about forty miles back up the interstate towards my hotel,only had five miles left but was feeling really tired so decided to stop and get a coffee and a sandwich. I'd just set off again when I was stopped. When the officer asked if I knew why I'd been stopped my instinctive reply was 'I haven't been drinking sir'-which was true, He then said I only had one rear light working and asked for my licence and registration. Again,never having had any dealings with or real life experience of the US police I said 'sure' and automatically went to open the glove box. "Slowly........keep your hands where I can see them please",at which point I realised what he might be thinking. Gave him my licence and the car rental agreement,he looked at it and seemed surprised and interested in the fact that my drivers licence doesn't expire until 2035! Said he'd give me a warning and to get the light fixed,I repeated that it was a rental car and I was only in the US for another three days. "I understand that sir....just get it fixed.Drive carefully now". 'Ok,thank you officer',and that was that. Got the light fixed next day,I can laugh about it now but it was a little scary at the time. Had I not stopped for the coffee,of course I'd probably have made it back to the hotel without incident.

[PretzelGirl]

We wanna see the dash-cam video!

:D

Only if it got turned around towards the driver's seat. Professionalism or not, you know some of them still let that chuckle loose when they are out of range.

[stephanie jones]

Only if it got turned around towards the driver's seat. Professionalism or not, you know some of them still let that chuckle lose when they are out of range.

You should hear them when they have their morning meetings, it is a riot.

[kristie mirshak]

On the other hand it keeps the wolves at bay from yanking you outta the car and humiliating you. If there was a dash cam it keeps the man with the badge somewhat in line.

I was pulled over once at night, in the summer of 1992, when I was 19, and was not as lucky as many of you. I was essentially yanked out of the car and humiliated. Unknown to me my license plate light was out. I was wearing a purple dress, so it was obvious to the officer when he came up to the window. He began shining his light on me saying things like "What's this", and making fun of me. He then said my eyes looked dialated (remember it was dark out and eyes do dialate in low light) and made me get out and do field sobriety tests, including standing on one foot for an extended period of time. I was terrified and shaking. After he and his buddies had their fun, he let me go with a warning ticket.

I realize it is less likely that this type of behavior would occur now. Still, if it does, the person still has to be willing to be "outed" in order to make and pursue a complaint, something that is not an option for someone in a public position.

[sarahNZ]

I had a similar experiance a few years back, okay so it was 10 years back. Not only did I somehow manage to get away without a ticket, but as I was driving off (may have gotten a mile down the road) and hello, pulled over again, by a different cop. The cops in this country must not share the same notion about confidentiality as they do in other countries because I got the distinct impression that the seacond cop only pulled me up to have a look at the wierdo guy dressed as a chick.:o

Still never got a ticket that night though, maybe I embarised the poor police man when I asked if he liked what he was staring at!:heehee: