Got Stopped By Police Today

[Bob_Roller]

On my way to work this morning, got pulled over by DPS (Department of Public Safety) known in other states as Highway Patrol, State Police .

The light illuminating my license plate was burned out .

Got a warning .

The local BMW dealer didn't have the lamp in stock .

Went to NAPA Auto Parts (also known as No Auto Parts Available, everything has to ordered!!!!), the lamp was in stock, $19US each !!!!!!!!

[marcmax]

Had the same thing happen to me about a year ago. Only difference is my guy must have been running behind on his ticket quota. No warning for me. $75 to the state and $30 to the local chopper shop later I now have a license plate frame with a strip of 10 led's across the top. Even if one stops working there are enough to light the tag.

[Bob_Roller]

I check all the lights before I leave in the morning, except for the license plate light, obviously !!!!!

[Justin B.]

$19 for a light bulb!!??  That's robbery...

[nhmaf]

Glad that I got my Beacon tail light from Motorrad Elektrik on my R65 - eventually will get one for the R100, too..

[Bob_Roller]

I should have stated in the first post, I was on the oilhead today, the license plate lamp is a special application halogen lamp.  

It's an H6WU lamp.

[Motu]

I should have stated in the first post, I was on the oilhead today,

Yes,that's would've helped avoid confusion on a R65 forum. I was reading the thread wondering how on earth this could be a problem on an R65.

[montmil]

I should have stated in the first post, I was on the oilhead today, the license plate lamp is a special application halogen lamp.  

It's an H6WU lamp.

Yet another excellent reason to ride an Airhead! $19.00 bucks for a taillight bulb?  [smiley=ROTFLMAO.gif]

[Barry]

Have the Police got nothing better to do at 6am in the morning or if it was later do you need to display a light during daylight hours.

In the UK 6 am is often the shift changeover so there is not likely to be too many around.

[Bob_Roller]

I left for work a bit earlier than usual, 0330 so was still still dark outside, and still 96 F.

[Barry]

A man that goes to work in the middle of the night should be allowed to go unmolested.

96F !!!

[Dave 2]

I'm glad you just got a warning. I think I'll check my License plate light, I never even though about it before.

[montmil]

A man that goes to work in the middle of the night should be allowed to go unmolested.

Unfortunately, from Brownsville, Texas to San Diego, California, many people going "to work in the middle of the night" are up to no good. Their "work" involves human smuggling, weapons, stolen vehicles, drugs, etc.

Drivers are occasionally warned about being out at night on certain highways in the southern portions of the above mentioned states.

The LEO that stopped Bob was doing his job. A non-functioning light is probable cause to initiate a traffic stop. When the officer determined Bob was a stand up guy, a simple warning was all that was involved. Not uncommon. A sad fact of today's reality.

[Bob_Roller]

Usually they are checking for expired insurance, registration, a quick ticket and income for the law enforcement agency/municipality they work for .

In Aridzona, people are cautioned not to drive on Interstate 8, from Casa Grande, Arizona to Sandy Eggo, California due to the aforementioned illegal activities along the border with Mexico .

[MrRiden]

That's one expensive bulb! But it needed replacement. In Feenix a burnt bulb will get you pulled. Part of the immigration enforcement protocol.  Oddly when I'm down where the road signs are in KM not miles in Nogales they are a bit more laid back. Planning to ride down there for pleasure as soon as the temperatures are more mild. Patagonia is really nice.