Off he went
in the other direction spinning his wheels and screeching his tires.

I wish I could believe that you are exaggerating. But I've known a
couple of young policemen, and sadly enough I can imagine this scene
taking place with them. The reason "Police Academy" was so funny is
that it was so true. (I am thinking of the SWAT team wannabe.) The job
does attract some marginally psychotic types.

I live in a town that's full of joggers, so I don't think it could
happen here. But I have been pulled over for running a stop light
(right turn on red) when I had slowed sufficiently to shift into first
gear! To my mind, that's safer than ensuring the car is motionless.
The sooner you get out of a situation, the better.


all the best -- Dan Ford
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