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“You’re Not Fooling Anyone:” Cop Reveals 8 Tricks People Use To Avoid Getting A Ticket, And They’re Hilarious
David Castro has been in law enforcement since 2010, serving the last 5 years as a police officer. Along with being a K9 handler, he’s the public relations officer at the Cache Police Department in Comanche, County Oklahoma. During his time in the force, David has learned a lot of things. Among the many useful abilities, Castro has acquired an eye for the ridiculous methods that drivers use to trick officers into believing they’re wearing a seatbelt when they’re not. Recently, David has created a hilarious photo series to remind them that they’re not fooling anyone.
“I believe laughter is the best universal language and can be used to mend the divide that we have these days between the police and those we serve,” Castro told Bored Panda. “My goal is to help everyone realize that we aren’t just emotionless robots with a badge. We’re people, we care and no matter what your opinion of police may be, we will always come to protect and serve.”
“I strongly enforce the seatbelt laws just as I do every other law,” the officer added. “I feel it’s a simple 2-second method that could save your life. Those that say seatbelts shouldn’t be a law because it’s their life are just being selfish because the loss of a life affects way more than just the person that passes away.”
“I encourage people to go for ride-alongs with their local police and see first hand some of the accidents that we respond to. Then they’ll understand the importance of clicking it. Also, it’s a good reminder to tell your passengers to wear their seatbelts as well so that everyone makes it home safely.”
Everyone can follow David and his buddy Max on their Facebook page.
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David Castro has been in law enforcement long enough to acquire an eye for the ridiculous methods drivers use to trick officers into believing they’re wearing a seatbelt
He created a photo series to remind them that they’re not fooling anyone
“I strongly enforce the seatbelt laws just as I do every other law,” the officer told Bored Panda
“I feel it’s a simple 2-second method that could save your life”
People loved David’s approach to reminding everyone of an important message
What do you think ?
William Teach 7 years ago
With as many bad drivers out there as there are, why would you not wear a seat belt? Heck, some days I consider wearing all the pads and the helmet I have for roller hockey.
Patricia Ross 7 years ago
If I'm driving and you're under 18, you're wearing a seat belt in my car. If I'm driving and you're directly behind me, you're wearing seat belt in my car (in an accident, without a seat belt the person directly behind you comes flying right into you.) If I'm driving and I love you, you're wearing a seat belt in my car.
Mae 7 years ago
Patricia Ross I don't care if you're under 18 or over, if I'm driving the car isn't moving until everyone has their sealbelt on. If you don't like it, you're walking. I'm not gonna live with you being dead when it could've been avoided.
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Allie G. 7 years ago
Wear a seatbelt! I rolled my car and walked away injury-free thanks to mine! Paramedics and the sheriff were all amazed anyone survive much less greeted them with a smile after extracting herself from the car and walking to the nearest house to call it in. As for why people don't, most people I know who don't, don't because they don't like that it's the law, meaning "the government is telling them what to do with their bodies." smh
Freya the Wanderer 7 years ago
When I was a kid my father said that seatbelts should be renamed "lifebelts." Maybe if we called them that, more people would use them. Ask any cop, EMT or firefighter, and he or she will have at least one horror story about some dope who wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Oops, I mean lifebelt.
Cosmin Ionascu 7 years ago
I honestly don't think changing the name will do anything. In Romania the direct translation to English is safety belt - and a of people still aren't using it. And yes, it is required by law to wear it while on public roads. I always wondered why people are clipping it in. When I drive I never feel any inconvenience from it, actually I feel weird when I drive the car without it (like when I'm in a parking lot and have to stretch out the window to get the parking ticket).
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Julie Thigpen 7 years ago
Who in the actual hell doesn't wear their seatbelt these days? I live in San Diego County, California, and even while wearing a seatbelt out on the highway here, you take your life in your own hands. Again who the hell doesn't wear a seatbelt?!
William Teach 7 years ago
With as many bad drivers out there as there are, why would you not wear a seat belt? Heck, some days I consider wearing all the pads and the helmet I have for roller hockey.
Patricia Ross 7 years ago
If I'm driving and you're under 18, you're wearing a seat belt in my car. If I'm driving and you're directly behind me, you're wearing seat belt in my car (in an accident, without a seat belt the person directly behind you comes flying right into you.) If I'm driving and I love you, you're wearing a seat belt in my car.
Mae 7 years ago
Patricia Ross I don't care if you're under 18 or over, if I'm driving the car isn't moving until everyone has their sealbelt on. If you don't like it, you're walking. I'm not gonna live with you being dead when it could've been avoided.
Load More Replies... Allie G. 7 years ago
Wear a seatbelt! I rolled my car and walked away injury-free thanks to mine! Paramedics and the sheriff were all amazed anyone survive much less greeted them with a smile after extracting herself from the car and walking to the nearest house to call it in. As for why people don't, most people I know who don't, don't because they don't like that it's the law, meaning "the government is telling them what to do with their bodies." smh
Freya the Wanderer 7 years ago
When I was a kid my father said that seatbelts should be renamed "lifebelts." Maybe if we called them that, more people would use them. Ask any cop, EMT or firefighter, and he or she will have at least one horror story about some dope who wasn't wearing a seatbelt. Oops, I mean lifebelt.
Cosmin Ionascu 7 years ago
I honestly don't think changing the name will do anything. In Romania the direct translation to English is safety belt - and a of people still aren't using it. And yes, it is required by law to wear it while on public roads. I always wondered why people are clipping it in. When I drive I never feel any inconvenience from it, actually I feel weird when I drive the car without it (like when I'm in a parking lot and have to stretch out the window to get the parking ticket).
Load More Replies... Julie Thigpen 7 years ago
Who in the actual hell doesn't wear their seatbelt these days? I live in San Diego County, California, and even while wearing a seatbelt out on the highway here, you take your life in your own hands. Again who the hell doesn't wear a seatbelt?!
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