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Originally posted by sigma:

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Here's an idea -- when a spotlight is being shined into you mirror -- don't look at it.

You'll get no sympathy from any of his superiors by complaining about the light, it is there for the Officer's safety. If he deemed it necessary to leave it on, he can leave it on as long as he likes. More than likely he just forgot to turn it off when he was filling out the paperwork.

If it was that hard to merge onto the freeway with the light, stick your head out the window to look, or drive forward a little bit until it's no longer as blinding. You said yourself there was no traffic, and spotting oncoming headlights is not that difficult.

You were driving 18 over the limit. Don't complain about the Cop's attitude. He probably had a long day and there was nothing you were going to say that would change his mind if he caught you at 18 over. No reason to be chatty. Just pay the fine and move on.

The last thing you want to do is piss the guy off before you head to Court. File a complaint and you can be guaranteed he'll show up. And he'll definently remember your car in the future.

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So I was supposed to close my eyes? And just sit there? What count to 1000 then drive away? I did NOT say there was no traffic, I said there was little traffic. I drove up some but I guess you don't realize how bright a spot light is. Like I didn't have a long day? I should feel sympathy for this guy giving me a ticket because he had a long day which includes taking my hard earned money. How about my day. I went to school, did some yard work then spent four hours with my grandpa whom probably won't be around much longer. Yeah I feel so sorry for this cop. I'll see how long I have to file a complaint, and I'll do it after the court date. And I hope he remembers my car, I sure will remember him and hope he never needs my help. See somebody beating him up on the side of the street, oo well...

Funny what you say when it's not you that got the ticket. I admit I was speeding and sure, give me a ticket, but don't be an ahole and you could cut me a small break... What comes around goes around.