Respect is a 2 way street. If an officer doesnt show me respect then he will not get any from me. I drive trucks for a living and have dealt with police from just about every one of the lower 48 states. Most of them do thier jobs well. But is there always going to be the unprofessional idiots out there. I have had very pleasant encounters where I deserved the ticket and took it with no problem. then I have had encounters where the officer and I stood on the side of the road yelling and cursing at each other. 2 such incidence come to mind where I wasnt breaking any law and the officer was just out to collect a fine, An easy $300.00. I havent had an encounter with the law since getting back on my bike but I will handle it as I handle any encounter with police. I always start out politeness and courtesy. then I wait to see how the officer will act. Then if he is disrespectful then I give it right back to him, and smile while I am doing it .
