| About two months ago, I was installing a supercharger in my DD dodge 4x4 and had to use my Z to get to work for a week or so. I was coming from gym in right-hand (slow) lane, going 2-3 mph under speed limit, on state highway with cars in front/behind and on both sides (computer lane to my right), when the grouping of cars I was traveling with passed a "city" police officer 6-8 miles outside his jurisdiction sitting in median of state highway. The officer pulled out sliding sideways and proceeded to get behind me and follow within 12-18" from the rear bumper, close enough for me to visually see the expression on his face. While traveling on the state highway we passed three off ramps. What's interesting is that each time we would get near an off ramp the officer would pull into "off ramp" lane as if he were exiting but would immediately pull back (12-18" from the rear bumper) behind me when he observed I was not going to exit, occurring three separate times. When I finally reached my exit, now in the officer's jurisdiction, he pulled me over. He asked for my license, registration, and proof of insurance. I explained to the officer that I would have to retrieve them from my glove box and asked if that would be okay. His response was "No, I'm not going to allow you to go rummaging through your car. You stand right here and keep your hands out of your pockets." He then wrote me two tickets for no ID on person and no proof of insurance. Upon receiving the infractions, I again stated that I would be happy to provide the things he requested but would have to get them out of my glove box, he again stated "No" and added that I was lucky he didn't arrest me. Coming from a family of police officers, this has to be the most bizarre encounter I have ever had with a police officer. Concerns: As closely as he was following me, I could see a less experienced and/or young driver getting rattled and having an accident. I'm currently in the process of fighting both tickets via $2500 retainer to attorney. The attorney explained that this particular city and its courts are very difficult to work with. And is researching the possibility of a change of venue. Advice always welcome.
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