Pulled over in different county

[motonb]

I was pulled over by and Elk grove cop in Placer county while makng a commute on interstate. Just out of curiousity he able to do that? He was a motorcycle unit who look to be on his way home considering his dept. Was more than 25 miles away and in Sacramento county.

[hitman13]

Yes

[Coded-Dude]

Do they have the authority to issue citations/arrests, or do they have to wait for an "arresting officer" to do that? /always wondered

[code33]

The authority of these peace officers extends to any place in the state, as follows:

Read the whole thing here if you want:

http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/cacode/PEN/3/2/3/4.5/s830.1

[AAShooter]

LEOs have the authority but in may not be a good use of their department's resources to engage violators outside their usual area. I have witnessed things like this a few times. I was glad to see them engage the violator . . . most were driving like complete idiots.

[9mmepiphany]

Yup, they have the authority, but it is usually discouraged by their department...because the funds go to the jurisdiction where the violation occurred

[billofrights]

Curious what OP was pulled over for?

[Ron-Solo]

All roads, all codes......

It isn't a bad thing because of where the funds go. That's urban legend because it is an insignificant amount. It's a bad idea because of tactical considerations. Radio reception, lack of close back up, etc.

[AAShooter]

All roads, all codes......

It isn't a bad thing because of where the funds go. That's urban legend because it is an insignificant amount. It's a bad idea because of tactical considerations. Radio reception, lack of close back up, etc.

My understanding is it is not a funding issue other than the follow-up can be very expensive, particularly if it is far away. If the officer has to make trips to the remote location and/or attend trial there, the time away from his home turf as well as associated expenses is really more the issue for the department.

Personal officer safety issues are certainly a valid concern for the officer.

[AAShooter]

Some years ago we had a number of teenage kids in the neighborhood that drove pretty fast and recklessly. One of my neighbors was a LEO and sat each one down and had a man-to-man discussion with them about their driving.

After he explained that he has full powers throughout the state to cite such driving, it was never a problem again. It was kinda of strange the way he approached it but he treated them with respect and he gained their respect. Some how it never came across to them as a direct threat.

[Falconis]

@ OP. what were you doing?

[9mmepiphany]

All roads, all codes......

It isn't a bad thing because of where the funds go. That's urban legend because it is an insignificant amount. It's a bad idea because of tactical considerations. Radio reception, lack of close back up, etc.

You're likely correct, I figured my Sgt was just blowing smoke when he told me to stop doing it

[motonb]

Thanks for the input. I was pulled over for speeding on interstate 80. The officer cited me saying that i was doing 75 mph. His biggest screw up was telling me that he slowed down to to see if i would pass him. Now correct me if im wrong but if slow down or try to match speeds with a cop isnt that considerd "pacing." He also said that he in fact he had to do 75 mph to catch up to me.With that being the case how would he have ever gained any ground to pull me over? Not mention that i was driving a car that i guess is highly profiled in Northern California (buick regal.) It all sounds really strange to me when he stopped me that the first words out of his mouth was " What you didnt hear me!" mind you i didnt have chance to get a word out to even ask why i was pulled over. the other reason why i said he must have been heading home was He seemed to rush me and did not even wait for my insurance card as if he had somewhere important to be, which leads me to my next question. Why wouldn't he wait for the proof of insurance? cant i be cited a second time for that. It makes little sense.

[Zedrek]

So what happens if if the OP decides to fight the ticket in court? Does the officer have to go to that county to go to court and wouldn't that be lost revenue? I paid for all my tickets so I don't know. Hehe.

[AAShooter]

So what happens if if the OP decides to fight the ticket in court? Does the officer have to go to that county to go to court and wouldn't that be lost revenue? I paid for all my tickets so I don't know. Hehe.

Yes, if the OP pleads innocent, the officer will be expected to testify. I don't know if most departments would pay for his travel and time for a minor traffic ticket.