I was crusing down RT111 near my house with no other traffic in sight. I wanted to see how the high beams worked so I pushed them on with the left paddle. I saw an oncoming car around the bend so I reached to flip off the high beams and somehow hit the cruise control. I quickly adjusted and thought I was in the clear. Well, that oncoming car was one of our local police cruisers. The lights went on and the cop proceeded to find a driveway where he could turn around and chase me down. I briefly thought about making a run for it, but I'm not 20 anymore and just hoped that maybe he had something more important to do than ticket me. Not today!
He approached the car, asked for the usual license and registration, asked where I lived (less than a mile away) and kindly let me know that the speed limit was 35 on this stretch of road. He was even so nice as to point out the speed limit increased to 40 just ahead. I fiddled around in the glove box, said it was a new car and I didn't know where everything was hiding. Normal banter as I have been through this a few times over the years!
The officer went away for 2 minutes, came back, handed me my documents and said, "It's a beautiful car, slow down please." "Absolutely!", I replied and then I glided back home. No ticket, no written warning!
So, did the officer's computer show that the BMW ActiveE is a 100% electric car so he decided to cut me a break? Was it my natural good looks and charm? Or, was it just my lucky day?
Either way, I don't condone speeding, breaking the law or evading the police. I am now more cognizant of the fact that the ActiveE is such a pleasure to drive that you have to check your speed every once in a while. Thanks officer!
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