How many of us occasionally make the quick pause or yield at stop signs. I made that mistake yesterday as a come up to a four-way stop on two roads that hardly get traveled. As I came up to the sign I did the “pause roll” move as I turned left. While turning left sitting under a tree was a cycle cop shaking his head at me. I saw him start his bike as I drove by so I knew I was getting a ticket for my mistake. I went a head and pulled over and sure enough he came behind me, parked his bike and walked up to my window. You know what comes next. “Do you know why I pulled you over?” I replied, “Because I yeild at stop signs…” A small chuckle comes from the officer as he requests my insurance and registration and continued with the citation process. Whether you fully run through a stop sign or mildly yield, if cited you’ll get 2 points on your record in the state of Arizona. This may be different in other areas. Since I havent took the safety driving course in over two years, I have the opportunity to take the class to avoid points added to my record. Although I’ll escape with no points and no increase in my insurance rates, this mistake will easily cost over $200 in court and couse fees.
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