Yeah, but now that I'm in the 50 plus bracket I was hoping to get a sports car on the next go around! This is not going as I envisioned. :>)

More likely, just another cop who's tired of Bubba and his trailer hitch that blocks 1-2 digits of the plate number. I listen to the scanner a lot at work, and a ridiculous number of reckless drivers are never caught because one character short of a full plate number and a vehicle description of "white pickup" is practically useless, even in a small town.

Holy smokes you guys are lucky! Here in Ca. they set up check points, sometimes 2 or 3 a week. If you don't have up to date stickers, license, insurance, your vehicle is towed by one of the 25or so tow trucks waiting for business.

I got stopped once for "one" of the lightbulbs being out on my rear plate.

What else were you doing? Most of the obsucured license plate stops I'm aware of are the excuse for a LEO to act because you are doing something else that elicits attention.

Q probably directed towards the OP, but I was also stopped because the cop would not see my shoulders.

I was drivign through Chino Hills, nice place. We ride there during the day so the wife and I for relaxation went for a drive through the hills inthe cool evening air. A cop sitting at an intersection saw me drive by, no signal lights and I had no stop, his street T'd into the one I was on so I was clear sailing. I'm a tall dude, 6'1 and my window frame rather low compared to my shoulders. SO he startes me in the eye as I drive by. Next thing I know he's pulling me over.

Know why I stopped you? Uhh no!

Cause I couldn't see into your truck.

That's funny cause I clearly saw you in the eyes as you sat at the corner watching me.

Well, I couldn't see your shoulders through the window

uhh but you were on the other side of my truck

well it was dark in your truck

uuh yeah, windows are tinted legally and I was not driving with the dome light on

well I couldn't see you at shoulder height so I had the right to stop you if I see something supsicious

so what was it?

I couldn' see the driver

but you were on the other side so I would think it would be hard to see from that side anyways.

well where are you going?

The wife and I are taking a leisure cruise in the cool air

Are you sure you aren't coming from the bar?

What bar? I don't drink at all!

Oh, well lots of peopel drive through here after hitting the bar.

Uhh, I wouldn't be leaving the bar at 10 pm with my wife dressed in her snoopy pajamas?

OK, have a nice evening sir!

Hmmm. I don't know we had just stopped at the Burget King for a couple of sodas. I looked pretty sweaty after a long ride and my hair wasn't combed. I'm sure we looked like something the cat drug in.

If they stop enough people maybe they can put in something other than chip-seal roads.

I don't have the "pleasure" of riding them locally, but when I was up in Ohio I had the distinct displeasure of riding on freshly surfaced chip-seal. I can understand why you hate it.

I'm 55 and passed the transient "sports car phase" over 10 years ago. Okay, so it was just a "pretend" sports car: a sexy bright red Pontiac Sunfire with a spoiler and a nice stereo, but everything else was typical GM junk. Get a mini-van (I have a Honda Odyssey) - they're more practical for hauling bikes and lots more fun, if you know what I mean.

Sigh... It's really a moot point until I get this next one out of college.

Know what you mean . . . I've got a daughter headed for LSU!

Here in DUH- common-wealth there's a requirement to ticket so many violation in a given period, to prove you actually are looking for problems this usally occurs around the 29-31, hence the term making quota, or what is the flavor of the week example : inspection stickers each officer needs to get 10 this week... sometimes the troopers hang out at the exit ramps so your trapped and they really run up the quota. this usally involves a warning and a fine plus you need to find a garage that isn't backed up for 2 days trying to complete this months inspections prior to the deadline.
Some garages like to offer new tires, brakes, tail-lights, exhaust systems. I feel this is good for the economy so I usally unplug a light or place a blown bulb in the outlet this prevents the need for the more expensive repairs like brakes, and tail pipes.

Make a donation to a Poliemans/Firemans memorial fund. They usually will send you a sticker for your car window. Display it proudly on your car window. Makes a difference when you get pulled over.

Haha. I used to be a member of the 100 Club and placed their sticker on the back window. Come to think of it, I don't remember being stopped during that time. You may be on to something.