I don't think people have much of a problem with a cop finding other summons to write during a legitimate traffic stop. The problem that some of us do have though, is with a police cruiser tailing a driver for an extended period, sometimes even instigating a violation by tailgating to cause speeding.
I have refused to cooperate with an officer when I was stopped and not given a reason immediately. I also filed a formal complaint for the stop.
This case at the top of the thread is borderline though. While pulling out of a driveway requires a signal, the fact that there were no other cars on the road indicates a quota stop or fishing expedition. The insurance card ticket was totally legitimate though. It would be the cops ass if it turned out you were uninsured and then you got into an accident.
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