Got pulled over

[TJSaltdog]

I almost forgot to tell everyone. I was pulled over the other day because some jerk pulled out in front of me so I laid on my horn, next thing I know there is a police car behind me. So I pulled over and the officer came up to my window and asked if there was a problem and I kindly replied, "Why, are you looking for one", I really didnt say that, but I wanted to. I said no but that guy pulled out in front of me and he said, no he didnt, I seen it, and I said well I dont care what you saw, that guy pulled out in front of me so I let him know what I thought about it. He then asked for my license so I pulled them out along with my LTCH and he said he didnt care about the LTCH so I put it back in my wallet. He went back to his car with my license and wasnt even in the car 15 seconds and came back and told me im free to leave. He didnt even ask if I was carrieing or if I had one in my truck. I think when he saw my LTCH he figured why run a check and then let me leave. Over all, he was a cool cop.

 

[Quad]

Must've been bored. I see no reason for the stop just for using your horn

 

[TJSaltdog]

Thats what I thought. But its the first time I have ever been pulled over since getting my LTCH earlier this year.

 

[Compatriot G]

To begin with, you did not have to show the officer your LTCH. The other thing, there is a relatively new law about "aggressive driving". I believe one of the criteria is honking your horn. From what I remember of this law, there has to be more than one act of aggressive driving before the officer can cite you for it. I might be wrong, so you should probably look this up yourself.

 

[Squirt239]

It is actually against the law to blow your horn for a reason other than an emergency. Stupid I know, but unless it's an emergency, you can be cited. I found this out the hard way :-)

 

[norman428]

It is actually against the law to blow your horn for a reason other than an emergency. Stupid I know, but unless it's an emergency, you can be cited. I found this out the hard way :-)

Yep, same thing happened to my dad about a year ago. I highly doubt most officers would cite you, Just because you could challenge it and say that it was an emergency, since they almost hit your vehicle.

dumb law none the less.

 

[IndianaResident]

California calls it inciting road rage.

Still, good on him for not caring about a run of the mill handgun.

 

[Lex Concord]

It is actually against the law to blow your horn for a reason other than an emergency. Stupid I know, but unless it's an emergency, you can be cited. I found this out the hard way :-)

I think "emergency" may be a bit higher standard than actually enacted.

IC 9-19-5-2
Use of horn during operation of vehicle
Sec. 2. The driver of a motor vehicle shall, when reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation, give audible warning with the horn on the motor vehicle but may not otherwise use the horn when upon a highway.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.

 

[AllenM]

I had not heard of this law so I had to look it up.

Link to the reference:
Indiana Online Driver Improvement School, Indiana Online Driver Safety Course Sample
Lindsay’s Law

As a result of a horrific traffic crash in 2004 caused by road rage (see the article at the end of this section), the Indiana House of Representatives passed what is known as “Lindsay’s Law” to deal with aggressive drivers. This law defines “aggressive driving” as driving with the intent to harass or intimidate a person in another vehicle and knowingly or intentionally commits at least three of the following offenses:

• Following another vehicle too closely, or tailgating.
• Unsafe driving, which includes slowing down or stopping, turning, or changing lanes in a manner that is unsafe.
• Overtaking another vehicle on the right by driving off the roadway.
• Unnecessary use of the horn.
• Failure to yield as required.
• Failure to obey a traffic signal or sign.
• Driving at an unsafe speed.
• Repeatedly flashing the vehicle’s headlights.

Aggressive driving is a Class A misdemeanor which may, upon conviction, result in a jail sentence of up to one year and a fine of up to $5,000. However, if the act caused an injury or death to another person, it becomes a felony. Aggressive driving resulting in serious bodily injury to another person is a Class D felony, while it becomes a Class C felony if it results in the death of another person.

 

[indyjoe]

It is actually against the law to blow your horn for a reason other than an emergency. Stupid I know, but unless it's an emergency, you can be cited. I found this out the hard way :-)

I assume trying to keep someone from hitting you consists of an emergency?

 

[JettaKnight]

Did he actual say, "I seen it"?

 

[StreetStrip01]

I think they should outlaw horns.

 

[TJSaltdog]

Did he actual say, "I seen it"?

Yes he did. My son was with me when it happened and he said the cop was pulled over on the side of the road. I didnt see him there and even if I did I would still probably blow my horn.

 

[TJSaltdog]

I wasnt mad at the guy, I was just messing with him and I get pulled over.

 

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[KG1]

I wasnt mad at the guy, I was just messing with him and I get pulled over.

How does he know you weren't mad at the guy? and I believe it has been pointed out in IC that "just messing with him" isn't a valid reason to blow the horn and could get you a citation.

 

[ditto]

What the crap is the horn for if not to be honked!? You can get pulled over for it?! This is pissing me off so much I think I'll go outside and honk my horn right now.

The horn is so therapeutic. I honk and instantly feel better. Actually it generally makes me start laughing. So if anything it's a rage reducing. Granted I don't honk very often but yeah if someone cuts me off, nearly hits me etc you bet I'm gonna honk at them and give them the finger and feel like a champ. If I get a citation for that, so be it. I'll still honk and flip people off. 11 years of driving I've never hit anyone or anything.

+1 to you OP! Horn Honkers UNITE.

 

[Don]

I blow mine all the time at oblivious people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjHe9NBro1I

 

[jon5212]

So flashing your brights and honking your horn at the idiot doing 50 MPH in the left lane on 465 you can get a ticket for? Interesting.

 

[TheReaper]

So flashing your brights and honking your horn at the idiot doing 50 MPH in the left lane on 465 you can get a ticket for? Interesting.

The minimum speed law is 45. But yes, the person doing 50 on 465 has a death wish!