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impartialobserver » 29 Jun 2022, 12:27 pm » wrote: ↑

29 Jun 2022, 12:27 pm

How would you word this law so that there was zero chance for an officer to conveniently say, "Sir, I am going to cite you for inattentive driving.. so get on home" instead of "Sir, you need to take this breathalyzer. Please step out of the vehicle" and so on? Or them hiring high paid lawyers who exploit every loophole in existing law?

Much of what they do is recorded now anyway.  So, if there is any mention of the person's status or fame, like "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM" - that would cause an extra penalty and, the cop could get in trouble if its found preferential treatment was given.  Just like taking a bribe, I really see no difference.  Now, would some cops still take a bribe?  Probably, but they ain't as likely to accept a bribe if there weren't tough laws against bribery.