Post by 4430 on Oct 23, 2011 17:16:40 GMT -5
GOOD:
A Bend, Oregon policeman had a perfect spot to watch for speeders, but
wasn't getting many.
Then he discovered the problem! A 12-year-old boy was standing up the
road with a hand painted sign, which read 'RADAR TRAP AHEAD.'
The officer also found the boy had an accomplice who was down the road
with a sign reading 'TIPS' and a bucket full of money. (And we used to
just sell lemonade!)
BETTER:
A motorist was mailed a picture of his car speeding through an
automated radar post in Pendleton, Oregon. A $40 speeding ticket was
included. Being cute, he sent the police department a picture of $40.
The police responded with another mailed photo of handcuffs.
BEST:
A young woman was pulled over for speeding.
An Oregon State Trooper walked to her car window, flipping open his ticket
book.
She said, "I bet you are going to sell me a ticket to the State Trooper's
Ball."
He replied, "Oregon State Troopers don't have balls."
There was a moment of silence.
He then closed his book, tipped his hat, got back in his patrol car, and
left.
A Bend, Oregon policeman had a perfect spot to watch for speeders, but
wasn't getting many.
Then he discovered the problem! A 12-year-old boy was standing up the
road with a hand painted sign, which read 'RADAR TRAP AHEAD.'
The officer also found the boy had an accomplice who was down the road
with a sign reading 'TIPS' and a bucket full of money. (And we used to
just sell lemonade!)
BETTER:
A motorist was mailed a picture of his car speeding through an
automated radar post in Pendleton, Oregon. A $40 speeding ticket was
included. Being cute, he sent the police department a picture of $40.
The police responded with another mailed photo of handcuffs.
BEST:
A young woman was pulled over for speeding.
An Oregon State Trooper walked to her car window, flipping open his ticket
book.
She said, "I bet you are going to sell me a ticket to the State Trooper's
Ball."
He replied, "Oregon State Troopers don't have balls."
There was a moment of silence.
He then closed his book, tipped his hat, got back in his patrol car, and
left.