Its True about Nurses and Tickets

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I'd been reading on here about nurses feeling that they may be less likely to be ticketed if the officer knew they were a nurse. I've never experienced that myself but I've never mentioned my occupation when I was pulled over. Think I've still had my fair share of "warnings" instead of tickets tho. Anyway, I had a policeman come in this morning to get his flu shot, so I asked him if there was any truth to it. He said yes! He said he would not ticket a nurse because of the close relationship between our two jobs. Said it with a smile and wink! Who knew. A very nice perk to have.:up:

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Specializes in ER, Infusion therapy, Oncology.

I have been pulled over 2x and not received a ticket because of being a nurse. I would never abuse it though. You never know if you'll get the one cop who does not agree with it.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I was pulled over by a police officer last month, at 6 o'clock in the morning on my way to work.

He stated that he stopped me for driving 52 miles per hour in a 40mph zone. I handed him my driver license and insurance card. The police officer returned to my vehicle about 10 minutes later and said, "Please slow down next time."

I drove away without receiving a citation or traffic ticket. I was also wearing my scrubs, and we were in a known "hospital district" in the city.

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

i got stopped by the ft worth pd about 2 years ago with a busted license plate light...however, he could have got me for

no seat belt

expired tags

expired inspection

license plate light

speeding

running a stop sign

no proof of insurance- i had insurance but did not have the proof

he ask if i was a nurse i said "yes" and then he said " ok get these things taken care of and drive safer"...no tickets for me but he probably had enough to lock me up with..

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Specializes in Med Surg, Hospice.

I got pulled over on my way home from work after a very long and difficult 3-11:30 shift. I was so hungry that I thought I'd stop at the convienience store for hot dogs before I went home and snugged in for the night. I made it all the way into town and stopped for the red light at the bridge. Red light has a green arrow for those turning right. I stopped, then proceeded to turn, not knowing the PSP were right behind me. I just happened to glance back and see the red and blue lights. Found a place to pull over, and did the rolling down the windows thing, turning off the car, hands on steering wheel. Trooper comes to the window and asks for license and stuff. I told her I had moved and the address correction card was in the glove box, and could I please get it. She said yes, then told me she stopped me cause I had a tail light out. I thanked her (cause I had no idea) for letting me know and that I'd get it fixed. She then asked me where I was coming from. I said I had just left work at 11:30 (now closer to 0015) and I was heading to the store for hot dogs. She asked where I worked and I told her. She then said "Just get it fixed and have a good night." Big sigh of relief on my part because I thought for sure that she was going to give me a ticket and 4 points for running a red light. :w00t:

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Specializes in pediatric and geriatric.

only ever got pulled over once on my way to work and got just a warning.

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My husband wouldn't give people a ticket if they could show him they had a library card. He said it spoke well of their character.

He also never gave tickets to any veterans.

He'd had so many run-ins with the local ER nurses (when he took prisoners for repairs) that he would search for their cars so he could ticket them.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I've been living in Texas for a little over 2 years. Since living here, I've been stopped by the police 4 times, and have gotten away without ever having received a traffic ticket each and every time.

California, my home state, was a different story. I received traffic tickets in '99, '02, '03, '04, and '05. I only walked away from a traffic ticket once while living there.

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California, my home state, was a different story. I received traffic tickets in '99, '02, '03, '04, and '05. I only walked away from a traffic ticket once while living there.

Leadfoot, huh? ;)

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Specializes in Assisted Living, Med-Surg/CVA specialty.

I got pulled over by a Maryland state trooper, going 67 in a 55mph zone.

I wasn't in scrubs, but I did have my stethoscope hanging from my rear view mirror. He didnt ask me where I was going, but I was on my way to work for a meeting.

I got a $90 ticket.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Leadfoot, huh? ;)
Heck yes! I often drove up to 95 miles per hour on the Interstate during my long distance commutes between home and work/school. Driving at 65mph feels 'slow' to me.

'99 - Speeding ticket

'02 - Ticket was for crossing a median

'03 - Speeding ticket

'04 - Speeding ticket

'05 - Speeding ticket

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Specializes in Utilization Management.

I've been stopped only once, and it was on the way to work. She saw the ID badge and let me go with a warning.

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