[Bernica]

I was out "ripping around" a little on a Sunday afternoon. Pulled into a 76 station for fuel, and one of our local officers pulled up behind me. He got out and said "Hey, nice car. You've been jumping on it alot today".

I asked him where and he began to name about four locations, all correct and I admitted it expecting a ticket.

He said "Look, it's not like you can hide this car...a blue and white Cobra with a big #5 on the front and back? We all know about it at the station, and when you have it out we all get on our radios and keep track of it, either by sight or sound, so we pretty much know what you're up to". He then said he would give me a warning if he could take a few pics of the car, which he did. He said the pics will be on the wall at the station, just so they all know the car. He was actually very cool and admitted that he always wanted one. Before you know it, I'm showing him the engine, he's asking questions and we're talking cars...

His last comment: "Hey, I guess you know those tires (Billboards) aren't street legal! I said "Yep, I know". He just laughed and told me to be careful out there.

Respect and honesty can go along ways with these guys.