Be careful if you are a Canadian in the US!
Woman arrested with legal Canadian license!
Forum Discussion
I know times change but last I checked Canadian Driver's licenses were both confirmable from US law enforcement teletype terminals and valid in the US. Same for ours in CA. however that may not apply to all states or provinces (I dealt mostly with Ontario citizens in Michigan).
But I will say this.. I have, in my many years on this earth had friendly chats with many police officers.. From Michigan State Police to various city and county officers.. I've had dinner with 'em. Chatted with 'em in stores, and coffee shops. Gone to assorted meetings (Clubs) and such. and some of them are indeed well informed as to laws, rules and regulations.
Some are very lacking in said knowledge.. I mean I wonder how they qualify for a badge..
Example: I had one officer once, while we were looking up a law. we came across another law, he commented "Gee I did not know that I thought I was getting away with it cause I was the only cop around"... (I was only 20 years old at the time, waiting on a tow truck for my GF's car that would not start).
I have been issued a ticket for disregarding a traffic control device.. that did not exist and by the same cop for failure to signal a turn,, but I did not turn. (Both dismissed by the judge)
So though I know some very good Law Enforcement officers, Some who are very well trained. SOME WHO ARE ALSO LAWYERS... (Yup,, Just like Jamie on Blue Bloods the exist) ... I also know a few who do not deserve the badge.
But I will say this.. I have, in my many years on this earth had friendly chats with many police officers.. From Michigan State Police to various city and county officers.. I've had dinner with 'em. Chatted with 'em in stores, and coffee shops. Gone to assorted meetings (Clubs) and such. and some of them are indeed well informed as to laws, rules and regulations.
Some are very lacking in said knowledge.. I mean I wonder how they qualify for a badge..
Example: I had one officer once, while we were looking up a law. we came across another law, he commented "Gee I did not know that I thought I was getting away with it cause I was the only cop around"... (I was only 20 years old at the time, waiting on a tow truck for my GF's car that would not start).
I have been issued a ticket for disregarding a traffic control device.. that did not exist and by the same cop for failure to signal a turn,, but I did not turn. (Both dismissed by the judge)
So though I know some very good Law Enforcement officers, Some who are very well trained. SOME WHO ARE ALSO LAWYERS... (Yup,, Just like Jamie on Blue Bloods the exist) ... I also know a few who do not deserve the badge.
