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Sunday, May 28, 2017
A Viewer Writes: Wicomico Sheriff's Department Above The Law?
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I see people every day with a bulb out, day time running light. Not a federal offence. Maybe he don't even know its out. Go report drug dealers instead.
ReplyDelete9:04am agree 100%. To the author of the article/pic....get a freakin life. These officers put it on the line every single day and they are competent, decent people trying to protect YOU and I.
DeleteThe person said it was reported to the Sheriff's office so he has to know it does not work. Read the article.
DeleteMd law only requires 2 working brake lights.
ReplyDeleteNot exactly true, under COMAR, all vehicles manufactured after September 1, 1985 are required to have a center high mounted stop lamp.
DeleteFurthermore any lights on a vehicle installed by the factory must be kept in working order.
DeleteMy son got pulled over my Salisbury police and given a warning to fix his
Delete9:05, Tell that to ALL of the alleged drug dealers the WCSO pulls over on the Bypass claiming ONE of their lights were out.
ReplyDeleteSee them in personal vehicles talking on the phone. Puts us all in danger. They are no more skilled than I in operating a vehicle. If outlawed for cited safety should apply equally and without exception.
ReplyDeleteYa but what scares me worse is seeing them operating a 17" laptop screen running 75 down rt.50 . When I see them I point and shake my head that normally makes them laugh at me. As for being more skilled drivers they are far from it there class is less than two weeks on learning to drive and operate a vehicle as well as using as an offensive tool and defensive tool.
DeleteAgreed, should not be able to use a computer wile driving. Law's should apply equally.
DeleteIf the other two work, is there a legit reason to ticket for a repair order? You done did your citizen by taking time to call about non functioning light. IMO not a drawer twisting event.
ReplyDeleteSee FD personnel wrote a letter to the Times. Street talk is others have not posted it, yet.
Joe, I couldn't of said it better myself!! I'm tired of the double standard.
ReplyDeleteThe law requires that all manufactured parts be maintained in working order. Here's some advice though, get a life.
ReplyDeletedrive on route 50 no head lights on
ReplyDeleteCurious about two things: where in Wicomico County is there a five lane road in a commercially developed area, with all those overhead signs; and, second, when did Sheriff Lewis switch from buying Tahoes to Mitsubishi Outlanders? There is also no sign of a light bar on the vehicle.
ReplyDeleteThat's a Dodge emblem on a Durango. Get your bifocals replaced!
DeleteHey Einstein! The picture is in front on the Centre northbound. Dodge emblem clearly visible. And it's an unmarked vehicle so it wouldn't have a light bar.
DeleteThat is in Salisbury at Mall area in front of Walmart
Delete9:34, This is right in front of the entrance to the Centre of Salisbury Mall.
ReplyDeleteWhat type of vehicle is it?
ReplyDeleteHe probable doesn't even know its out. You people are being as petty as Democrats are. Don't stoop to their level
ReplyDelete@9:34 Mitsubishi Outlanders? That is a Dodge Durango.
ReplyDelete9:26 just becasue a law for safety says manufactures have to have 3 break lights, there is no law that says the top third light has to be working and is subject to a repair order or being stopped... Again you didn't look up the law... You must be a cop for the way you try to twist words and twist some of the law...
ReplyDelete9:30 Everything is manufactured you idiot, even the carpet in the car, so are you saying if your carpet is not working, or in working order or is all ripped up you can or should be stopped for that??? You too must be a cop for trying to use some law for your agenda or how you twist the law to work for you...
That is why cops are cowards, They are scared of video cameras and they hate the constitution... They get paid to ruin people's lives and they laugh and fist bump doing it, saying they are helping the community or protecting you... And you all praise them and call them heroes... I never known a hero who gets paid to ruin peoples lives and does it happily and goes out of their way to do it... I never seen a hero say they are helping you at the same time they abuse you... Sure there are bad people and bad people in jobs with power, it is how you deal with and use that power that says things about you... They lie to you to get you in trouble versus having actual evidence most of the time... Wither they are being told what to do or just following orders...
Did look it up and the high mount stop lamp (center brake light) is absolutely required on vehicles manufactured after September 1, 1985. It is subject to repair orders. A vehicle would fail a Maryland State Inspection if that light did not work.
DeleteYou are 100% correct. I personally have been issued a repair order for the third brake light on my F250.
DeleteSince when do cops obey the law?
ReplyDelete954am, have another bowl of fruit loops and sign up for a refresher anger management 101 at WOR/WIC. Maybe they'll give it to you for FREE! With that attitude towards law enforcement, you will go far in life!!!
ReplyDeleteSheesh!
It's BRAKE light, not BREAK light.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's a "break light" because it's broken?
Delete9:54 nope, has the Mitsubishi logo on it.
ReplyDeleteYep, Mitsu. Must be undercover haha.
DeleteSince when do they have computers in jail. Why don't all of you cry babies stfu. You will be the first b***** crying when you need help and the police don't show up.
ReplyDeleteBig deal! I smell witch hunt!
ReplyDelete9:45, I am not a cop nor do I know any personally. But with your rant, I would put good money on the fact you must have not made the cut. You are a dreamer that can't pass the examine.....right? Thought so. Lol
ReplyDeleteYou complainers. When a real crime has been committed people say I ain't seen nutin. But see the minor infractions on a police cruiser. Just like someone said in comments. Maybe it just went out. Dorks.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous Anonymous said...
ReplyDeleteCurious about two things: where in Wicomico County is there a five lane road in a commercially developed area, with all those overhead signs; and, second, when did Sheriff Lewis switch from buying Tahoes to Mitsubishi Outlanders? There is also no sign of a light bar on the vehicle.
May 26, 2017 at 9:34 AM
You don't recognize Barr Inter. sign?
Well I learned something today.
ReplyDeleteMaryland: Court Upholds Traffic Stop Over Third Brake Light
Second highest court in Maryland holds driving without a third brake light is inherently unsafe.
Third brake light
Police in Maryland can stop and interrogate a driver if he is driving a car with a burned out third brake light. The Court of Special Appeals ruled earlier this month that allowing the car to continue with only two functional brake lights would pose a safety hazard to the public.
The three-judge panel came to this conclusion in resolving the November 30, 2011 traffic stop of Marlon Smith in the city of Baltimore. Detective Kenneth Ramberg had been watching Smith as he walked on Darley Avenue, but he could not stop him because he was not engaged in any criminal behavior. Once Smith got in the passenger seat of a car with a broken rear deck brake light, Detective Ramberg pulled the car over.
The detective said he smelled marijuana and ordered both of its occupants out of the car. As he started looking inside the car, he spotted a handgun that belonged to Smith. Maryland does not allow citizens to carry a firearm except in rare circumstances. Smith appealed the firearms possession conviction, arguing the initial stop was invalid because state law only requires a vehicle to have two functioning brake lights.
"Every motor vehicle registered in this state and sold as a new vehicle after June 1, 1967, shall be equipped with at least two stop lamps," Maryland Code Section 22-206 states.
The court countered by citing a generic statute that allows an officer to issue an "equipment repair order" if a Maryland-registered vehicle does not meet state standards. The judges then cited Code of Maryland Regulations 11.14.02.10 which instructs state vehicle inspectors to fail cars made after 1985 if they do not have a functioning third brake light.
"Assuming arguendo that the traffic violation in this case was predicated solely on the Motor Vehicle Administration regulation, the stop was justified nonetheless on the basis that the vehicle was driven in an unsafe condition," Judge Irma S. Raker wrote for the court. "An officer is authorized to stop a vehicle that is being driven in an unsafe condition."
The court then cited research that claims the third brake light reduces rear-end collisions, and creating a condition that increases rear-end collisions is inherently unsafe.
"A study conducted by the NHTSA found that from 1986 to 1995, the high-mounted brake light reduced the frequency of rear impact accidents in every year the study was conducted," Raker wrote. "Therefore, even with two functioning rear brake lights, the specific safety advantages of the center high-mounted brake light demand that it function properly."
9:54 my apologies for trying to summarize, in the future I'll be sure to explain it clearly for you maybe with pictures so you can understand it better.
ReplyDeleteY'all that are defending the cops obviously don't pay much attention. They break so many laws on a daily basis it's ridiculous. Speeding,unsafe lane changes, no seatbelt, no turn signals, distracted driving, intimidation,lying, etc,etc. BUT.....its all good because they need to do that to protect us from criminals 🙄
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha some of these know it all's should go and confront Sheriff Lewis....none of you have nads large enough to do that.....doesn't take much to complain on a keyboard.....LOL
ReplyDelete2:29 We'll obviously we know who would win that one. 🤔 Let's see the headlines: Midget sheriff pulls gun on guy for asking question. Minnie Mike finds secret compartment and finds drug stash, said he smelled it when guy was inside asking questions about one of his patrol cars. Chopper 16 on the scene of a keyboard warrior who was asking Sherriff Mikey a question when the guy answered his phone little Mike thought it was a gun and had to fire for his safety, Minnie Mike has found a secret stash with drugs and weapons hidden in the car
ReplyDelete2:29 aka Mike take your gun off and your ability to create false charges and see how big some of these nads are
ReplyDeleteCop or sheriff or any law abiding citizen should be required to adhere to all laws no matter how big or small . A badge doesn't make u any less accountable for the maintenance of ur vehicle. What's good for civilians is good for officers . Every one is greatful for the job these men and women do everyday but they are not above the law
ReplyDeleteWhen reading comments and postings on here, I fully understand why kids today show no respect for others. Children copy what they hear. Sad
ReplyDelete5:34 You give respect and you get respect. When reading your response I understand why some will just let there rights go away. Sad
DeletePay your bills and the law won't be after you......
ReplyDelete5:42 What are you talking about?
ReplyDeleteCounty Taxes !!! 6:29
DeleteIf thats a local sheriffs vehicle why does it not have L.G. tags? I think this is Bucky either running some personal errands or meeting someones wife.All in the name of 80k plus taxpayer dollars.
ReplyDeleteAll of this about a brake light? Get a life.
ReplyDeleteI removed the tags lights in my police car so on night shift IDIOTS can't get my tag number when I suck by them at 100. Ha!
ReplyDeleteSomeone should put the ' brakes ' on useless whining.
ReplyDeleteBrake light is working just not bright. Person taking the picture will get a ticket for using cellphone while driving...
ReplyDeleteOn the way home after my overtime shift I thought of ALL YOU haters and drove my work car 105 mph. Listening to my music and laughing... if you don't like it I DONT CARE!! Some of us even drag race!! Again DONT CARE.
ReplyDeleteIt is what it is. Most of us see local cops speeding for no reason, talking on their cell phones while driving. Definitely puts a stain on the ones who do their jobs as they should. Also a abuse of power.
ReplyDeleteWhoever posted this must be on the wrong side of the law.
ReplyDeleteWell if you know anything about the law MD law requires 2 working tail lights. So get a life whoever posted this.
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