Jurisdiction

Baxter Springs, Kansas

Speed Trap Location

12th and Military

Nearest Reference Point

n/a

GPS Coordinates

n/a

Time of Day

Any time

Level of Enforcement

High

Type of Enforcement

Radar

Date

3/2002

I think the Baxter Springs Police Dept. has a problem I got pulled over and pulled out for a vehicle search and the officer asked me if I was gay. What the hell is that about and I was pulled over duing 3 mph over there speed limit. Just because I had California plates and did not wear cowboy boots and a 10 gallon hat those hicks thought I was gay.

Comment (12/2003): Sounds like you should have filed a written complaint to the Chief of Police if the Officer was out of line. Did you get a ticket?

Comment (5/2003): I was pulled over at about the same spot. On 12th street going over the Spring River bridge. I was going 75 in the 30 though so I guess I deserved the ticket.

Comment (1/2003): Never EVER agree to a vehicle search. It infringes on your constitutional right to privacy and they CAN NOT get in your car unless you let them. A close friend of mine worked for two years as a police officer.

Comment (5/2003): I wouldn't say never agree to a vehicle search! As a lawyer, they can make you stay where you are at untill drug dogs or a search warrant arrive. I've seen it happen several times before. If you have nothing to hide just let them do a quick search.