Police stop random vehicles in safety inspection
By
Ray Gomez
Story Created:
Nov 2, 2009
Story Updated:
Nov 3, 2009
Patrol officers were seen at the same intersection pulling over random vehicles for what they call a safety inspection.
Officers say they are making sure drivers comply with traffic laws.
Officers were giving citations for expired license plates, and illegal tint.
In just the 15 minutes we were there, two vehicles were towed for not having insurance.
Officers say they want to bring awareness to drivers on traffic safety.
Police also say they had received complaints about drivers in that area.
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Green said on Tuesday, Nov 3 at 5:32 PM
I think this police department as so thirld world that they dont know that this is Unconstitutional in the United States. Is Laredo Texas in the United States or in a Totalitarian Banana Republic from the third world ?? with this City Government is hard to tell.
31537994Keep It Going said on Tuesday, Nov 3 at 9:40 PM
I only hope that the police department continues these types of initiatives. I'm tired of seeing vehicles with expired inspection stickers, paper license plates, and extremely loud mufflers. While some of us comply with the law of keeping up with State requirements, others dodge the law. My worst pet peeve is uninsured motorists. Chief Maldonado, keep up the good work.
31548604I have to Agree said on Tuesday, Nov 3 at 9:49 PM
For several years, I too have been frustrated at seeing the unsafe vehicles threatening our streets. I always said to myself, "why doesn't someone do something about this." Well, finally I see the police department, who is charged with enforcing state laws, doing what they should have done a long time ago.
31549056I'm glad said on Tuesday, Nov 3 at 11:20 PM
I'm glad police in Laredo have resorted to random stops. Now Border Patrol needs to do the same thing. Anyone walking down the street with expired papers needs to be rounded up and sent back. Let's get the police department involved as well. They need to be enforcing the laws they should have been enforcing a long time ago. Chief Maldonado, keep up the good work.
31553019North Side rapist says thanks to PD said on Wednesday, Nov 4 at 2:03 PM
Hi, my name is the north side rapist. I continue stalking women freely while the Laredo PD pulls over drivers to see if they are financially responsible. Thanks Laredo PD, I can proceed with my degenerate compulsions.
31588391you might be picked up said on Wednesday, Nov 4 at 3:31 PM
with 98% of the Laredo population of Mexican descent you might be picked up, and show your papers later.. in the meanwhile you are in jail without any rights.
31593681UnitedLonghorn said on Wednesday, Nov 4 at 3:38 PM
Lol at Northside Rapist... I wonder what happened to him Who cares if it's unconstitutional? As long as they are doing something to curtail the problem and protect the good citizens of our community. Or are you uninsured? They should get like that with drunk drivers too, man the jail would double its population in one weekend.
31594124kid said on Wednesday, Nov 4 at 5:56 PM
Northside rapist. Dont be dumb. Its a shame it was only done for 15 minutes and not longer. Two impounded vehicles in 15 minutes? Imagine how many more they could take off the streets if they had been at it for two hours or so. Hopefully, Chief Maldonado will keep at it with what some citizens may see as the petty violations/crimes. Its the "broken windows" theory. Take care of all the small things and the big things will take care of themselves.
31602209kid said on Wednesday, Nov 4 at 5:58 PM
also.. How about implementing this between 12am - 3am on weekends to catch all the drunk drivers. There's a certain demographic thats out on the streets at that hour and I wouldnt be surprised to hear about weapons charges as well. The taxi services could come into play in helping get people home safely.
31602314Anonymous said on Wednesday, Nov 4 at 7:03 PM
to north side rapist,or whoever you are. you shouldn't joke like that. the son of sam and the zodiac killer also sent similar messages to the media. but they didn't send them via computer where they can easily be tracked. so don't be surprised if you're investigated by police just to make sure you aren't really a rapist.
31605154bellystomper said on Wednesday, Nov 4 at 7:45 PM
Burp! Hoye bato how about leaving my homies alone South of Market and/or at least even out the search and go to the to the North vs "gringo"
31606639Vehicle Insurance curbs no sex violators said on Wednesday, Nov 4 at 8:21 PM
I'm the person that wrote the North Side rapist post. I sent a very strong and convincing message that got the attention of some writers. I didn't mean no disrespect to anyone. Those supporting random checks, let's see how you feel if your family were raped by northside rapist? However, my point is made clear. If you didn't get it, here it goes. What is more important, catching a sexual predator or insurance for vehicles? Ladies, care to comment?
31607844kid said on Wednesday, Nov 4 at 10:47 PM
to Impostor Northside Rapist: we all got your point. yes, there will always be bigger fish to fry. There's no need to ask how we "would feel" about the rapist. You're comparing apples to oranges. You're acting as if they know where this rapist lives and they're too lazy to go knock on his door to arrest him. If anything, their chances of catching other law-breakers/criminals by pulling random people over are higher than if they didn't pull them over.
31612604UnitedLonghorn said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 11:03 AM
Exactly kid, don't be an idiot man the rapist is probably gone from the region, I mean why would he suddenly stop if the cops had no clue about him? Oh well I still say that they should have this every day in random locations throughout the city.
31635019L.O.L. said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 3:05 PM
It doesn't matter what P.D. does. It all Boils down to if you know someone high enough you won't be touched. I laugh at their ill-fated ways to cover up their unfairness.
31651461dumb northside rappist! said on Thursday, Nov 5 at 7:47 PM
Yeah lets call the chief and have all the police stop going to the calls and stop patrolling so they can all start looking for you!! Typical laredo never supportive on any initiatives. Understand something, the police have different departments and focus on different things!!! Keep up the good work po-pos! get these guys off the streets!!
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