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V · 01-28-2010, 01:41 PM

let me just add this... for work here, whenever we take out a truck, we have to do a PMCS, preventative maintenance checks and services. That includes checking to insure that ALL exterior lighting works, wipers work, directionals, tires are properly inflated, bolts are tight, belts are good, no leaks, proper fuel level, etc etc etc. Thats just every time we drive it, Theres also an add on list of stuff to check while and after we are done driving it. On top of that all, there are weekly monthly checks too that must be performed, not by the mechanics but by us, the operators.

Even when we put in for leave or a pass, our supervisor must give our personal vehicle a walk around according to a list, checking lights, windows, valid paperwork and such.

What im trying to get at is that, yes, a light bulb can and will burn out, but a lot can be prevented if a person would take the time to just walk around their vehicle once before they drive it somewhere. Check the lights, its not hard. While they are at it, just look at the car, see whats going on, lol. Its unbelieveable how many unsafe cars i see on the road with bald/bubbled tires, loose body panels, and dragging/hanging parts including rotted exhausts. All those IMO are a greater danger than 1(of 2) headlight bulbs burnt out....

as for the argument that... its 3 am, i had to get somewhere, the bulb isnt available blah blah blah... ill tell you right now... cops dont care "why". Shocker huh? accept it. IF you knew it was out which most people will, its not rocket since to realize, when the cop comes up to you, dont play dumb. Admit you knew and say you plan on getting it fixed. Thats all, If the cops wants to give you a ticket thats his discretion, if you try to say well i was just heading home, no stores were open etc, your just setting yourself up for failure. Now if you didnt know a bulb was out, say like a brake light, you can tell the cop you didnt know, then if given the chance, apologize and say youll get if fixed right away. Cops do know a brake light or such is hard to know about so most often they'll give you a break. but once again, its all up to discretion, which greatly depends on your attitude towards the cop, be it rolling your eyes, sighing, looking away etc. How you talk to a cop and behave, is even more powerful than any PBA card....

01-28-2010, 01:41 PM	#84
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,082 iTrader: (12)	let me just add this... for work here, whenever we take out a truck, we have to do a PMCS, preventative maintenance checks and services. That includes checking to insure that ALL exterior lighting works, wipers work, directionals, tires are properly inflated, bolts are tight, belts are good, no leaks, proper fuel level, etc etc etc. Thats just every time we drive it, Theres also an add on list of stuff to check while and after we are done driving it. On top of that all, there are weekly monthly checks too that must be performed, not by the mechanics but by us, the operators. Even when we put in for leave or a pass, our supervisor must give our personal vehicle a walk around according to a list, checking lights, windows, valid paperwork and such. What im trying to get at is that, yes, a light bulb can and will burn out, but a lot can be prevented if a person would take the time to just walk around their vehicle once before they drive it somewhere. Check the lights, its not hard. While they are at it, just look at the car, see whats going on, lol. Its unbelieveable how many unsafe cars i see on the road with bald/bubbled tires, loose body panels, and dragging/hanging parts including rotted exhausts. All those IMO are a greater danger than 1(of 2) headlight bulbs burnt out.... as for the argument that... its 3 am, i had to get somewhere, the bulb isnt available blah blah blah... ill tell you right now... cops dont care "why". Shocker huh? accept it. IF you knew it was out which most people will, its not rocket since to realize, when the cop comes up to you, dont play dumb. Admit you knew and say you plan on getting it fixed. Thats all, If the cops wants to give you a ticket thats his discretion, if you try to say well i was just heading home, no stores were open etc, your just setting yourself up for failure. Now if you didnt know a bulb was out, say like a brake light, you can tell the cop you didnt know, then if given the chance, apologize and say youll get if fixed right away. Cops do know a brake light or such is hard to know about so most often they'll give you a break. but once again, its all up to discretion, which greatly depends on your attitude towards the cop, be it rolling your eyes, sighing, looking away etc. How you talk to a cop and behave, is even more powerful than any PBA card....