Need Police Advice...

FenwickHockey65 · 07-22-2009, 01:13 AM

Question for the police officers here...and a warning for all members...

Tonight I went to a little get-together for my friend who's leaving in a few weeks to go to school in Germany. A friend and I left her place around 12:00 midnight, and as we're waiting to pull out of her subdivision, a blue Corvette C6 goes past.

"Hey sweet, a Corvette," I say, as we pull out behind it.

We're following this Corvette into downtown Springboro (where the road becomes a little narrow and the speed limit hits 25 MPH) when the Corvette slams on its brakes in front of us. At first I assumed he was telling my friend to back off as he had been following a little close. So we back off a bit, but the Corvette suddenly slams on its brakes again. He proceeds to just sit there, and when my friend tries to pass him, he guns the LS3 and forces him back behind. We reach a stoplight (which is still green), and the guy slams on his brakes again and once again, sits there.

By now, I'm assuming the guy wants to race, but A) Both my friend and I were honor students in high school and both know that street racing is illegal and B) a C6 versus a civic? C'mon.

So we're stuck behind this ***hole. A GMC Safari comes up behind us, and seeing the still green light, blows his horn. My friend blows his horn, and the Safari proceeds to go around both the Corvette and us. We follow suit, and the Corvette makes a left and drives off.

My question to the police officers here is am I allowed to call 911 if something like this happens? Unfortunately, we didn't manage to get his plate number as we were both trying to figure out what we should do and debating if calling 911 was the correct course of action.

And to the members here, NEVER, NEVER try to pull bullshit like this, EVER. Today, the reputation of Corvette owners everywhere is tainted by this one stupid dip**** who needed an ego boost by trying to race a car he knew he could beat. Not only do you give Corvette owners a bad name, but you give Chevy owners a bad name, GM owners a bad name, and ultimately all performance car owners a bad name. If this ***hole was trying to show off his Corvette, trust me, I've been to a ton of car shows and have seen hundreds, if not thousands, of Corvettes, many of which were way nicer than this one. Not only that, but my friend will never look at Corvette owners the same way ever again, because every Corvette he sees will bring up memories of what happened tonight. Don't be stupid, don't try to street race, just drive the car legally and take it to a track if you want to race, where the only person you're putting in harm's way is yourself.

shank0668 · 07-22-2009, 01:15 AM

Thats retarded of him.

1320junkie · 07-22-2009, 01:17 AM

He probably thought you all were tailgating him

drivingincamaro · 07-22-2009, 01:18 AM

Screw that @$$ hole

I hate it when Dbags do stuff like this, he was probably just trying to be an idiot on purpose just ignore the dbag and hope he gets pulled over by the cops i would of called the cops on his ass if i were you

just shake it off not everyone is a dbag just focus on the cool corvette owners you met

TJTKSDMJ8 · 07-22-2009, 01:19 AM

Fen, He could have been toying with you. You did the right thing. Even if PD would have been there, other than reckless driving and endangerment(a stretch) it would be nothing more than a ticket. YOU were obviously smarter than that. Way to not get pulled in by this guys Sh1t!

UCF w00t · 07-22-2009, 01:19 AM

Unless you're with em on the highway and they're drunk or something, you're not going to get very far. By the time they could get a cop out to you the vette would likely be gone and even if not the cop would have to see him doing something wrong. But of course you can call 911 if you feel the need. That's what it's there for! I don't know if they have something like this htere but here in FL there's *FHP you can dial that is made for these sorts of situations.

Tactical Z · 07-22-2009, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

He probably thought you all were tailgating him

But why would you come to a comeplete stop? Thats dangerous if there is traffic behind you.

my2010camaross · 07-22-2009, 01:21 AM

Just ignore em. What the hell can the cops do? Do you have proff?

1320junkie · 07-22-2009, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tactical Z

But why would you come to a comeplete stop? Thats dangerous if there is traffic behind you.

Not saying it was right but people tend to do what he described when they are mad about being followed to closely

bluch · 07-22-2009, 01:21 AM

WTF

FenwickHockey65 · 07-22-2009, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

Not saying it was right but people tend to do what he described when they are mad about being followed to closely

It wasn't very close at all, maybe a little less than a car length. And at 20 MPH.

1320junkie · 07-22-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

It wasn't very close at all, maybe a little less than a car length. And at 20 MPH.

HIs actions were very wrong I just wanted to give an objective point of view thats all..lol maybe it was the civics HID's..lol

shank0668 · 07-22-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tactical Z

But why would you come to a comeplete stop? Thats dangerous if there is traffic behind you.

We call it brake checking?

mike25 · 07-22-2009, 01:27 AM

no one was hurt...doesnt seem like hes doing anything illegal...wont do any good to call the cops. hel be gone before they get there.

07-22-2009, 01:13 AM	#1
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Need Police Advice... Question for the police officers here...and a warning for all members... Tonight I went to a little get-together for my friend who's leaving in a few weeks to go to school in Germany. A friend and I left her place around 12:00 midnight, and as we're waiting to pull out of her subdivision, a blue Corvette C6 goes past. "Hey sweet, a Corvette," I say, as we pull out behind it. We're following this Corvette into downtown Springboro (where the road becomes a little narrow and the speed limit hits 25 MPH) when the Corvette slams on its brakes in front of us. At first I assumed he was telling my friend to back off as he had been following a little close. So we back off a bit, but the Corvette suddenly slams on its brakes again. He proceeds to just sit there, and when my friend tries to pass him, he guns the LS3 and forces him back behind. We reach a stoplight (which is still green), and the guy slams on his brakes again and once again, sits there. By now, I'm assuming the guy wants to race, but A) Both my friend and I were honor students in high school and both know that street racing is illegal and B) a C6 versus a civic? C'mon. So we're stuck behind this *hole. A GMC Safari comes up behind us, and seeing the still green light, blows his horn. My friend blows his horn, and the Safari proceeds to go around both the Corvette and us. We follow suit, and the Corvette makes a left and drives off. My question to the police officers here is am I allowed to call 911 if something like this happens? Unfortunately, we didn't manage to get his plate number as we were both trying to figure out what we should do and debating if calling 911 was the correct course of action. And to the members here, NEVER, NEVER try to pull bullshit like this, EVER. Today, the reputation of Corvette owners everywhere is tainted by this one stupid dip who needed an ego boost by trying to race a car he knew he could beat. Not only do you give Corvette owners a bad name, but you give Chevy owners a bad name, GM owners a bad name, and ultimately all performance car owners a bad name. If this *hole was trying to show off his Corvette, trust me, I've been to a ton of car shows and have seen hundreds, if not thousands, of Corvettes, many of which were way nicer than this one. Not only that, but my friend will never look at Corvette owners the same way ever again, because every Corvette he sees will bring up memories of what happened tonight. Don't be stupid, don't try to street race, just drive the car legally and take it to a track if you want to race, where the only person you're putting in harm's way is yourself. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-22-2009, 01:18 AM	#4
drivingincamaro Drives: 95 civic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 5,796	Screw that @$$ hole I hate it when Dbags do stuff like this, he was probably just trying to be an idiot on purpose just ignore the dbag and hope he gets pulled over by the cops i would of called the cops on his ass if i were you just shake it off not everyone is a dbag just focus on the cool corvette owners you met __________________

07-22-2009, 01:19 AM	#5
TJTKSDMJ8 I COMMAND YOU TO HOOK 'EM Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS2/RS R6P Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Re-building Death Star (Need Contractors) Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Fen, He could have been toying with you. You did the right thing. Even if PD would have been there, other than reckless driving and endangerment(a stretch) it would be nothing more than a ticket. YOU were obviously smarter than that. Way to not get pulled in by this guys Sh1t! __________________ Proud Owner of a R6P Black SS/2, RS, CGM Stripe Package Delivered July 3!!!

07-22-2009, 01:21 AM	#10
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	WTF Attached Images __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

07-22-2009, 01:27 AM	#14
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	no one was hurt...doesnt seem like hes doing anything illegal...wont do any good to call the cops. hel be gone before they get there. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

07-22-2009, 01:15 AM	#2
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Thats retarded of him.

07-22-2009, 01:17 AM	#3
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	He probably thought you all were tailgating him

07-22-2009, 01:19 AM	#6
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,451	Unless you're with em on the highway and they're drunk or something, you're not going to get very far. By the time they could get a cop out to you the vette would likely be gone and even if not the cop would have to see him doing something wrong. But of course you can call 911 if you feel the need. That's what it's there for! I don't know if they have something like this htere but here in FL there's *FHP you can dial that is made for these sorts of situations.

07-22-2009, 01:21 AM	#8
my2010camaross ss Drives: all black ss Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: texas Posts: 331	Just ignore em. What the hell can the cops do? Do you have proff?

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