Part of the problem is that these guys have to know a lot of laws, therefore the details may get a little fuzzy. Especially as the laws change.dave_in_austin wrote:The thing that bothers me is the lack of knowledge of the law on the part of the LEO involved. A LEO has a responsibility to be familiar with the laws he is charged with enforcing. If he misunderstands this relatively simple law, then one has to wonder about the quality of his training and what other laws he is attempting to improperly enforce. A friendly letter to the LEO's training department would seem to be in order.
Traveling in states with reciprocal agreements is also an area they are not real familiar with, so I keep a copy of the laws in my car, just in case.
But I also let them know immediately that I'm a CHL holder if I'm stopped, even if my wife was the one driving. I just don't want the hassle.