The other night I was sent a call on the eastern end of the city. I was near the freeway, so I decided to jump on and get there faster. I took the on ramp and started to accelerate.
I was up to freeway speed in a matter of seconds and looked into my mirror as I prepared to merge into traffic. Just as I looked, I heard the sound of skidding off to my left.
I turned my head just in time to see a car blowing by me as it was trying to slow down. Its brake lights were shining brightly like a lighthouse on a rocky coast on a foggy night for passing ships to see.
The car decelerated to 70 miles per hour in a matter of seconds.
It’s amazing how that works when you pass a police car like that. Of course, he needed to be stopped. I’m sure everyone else on the freeway wanted to see it too.
I turned on my lights as red and blue reflected off of everything around me. In defeat, the car pulled over and stopped on the shoulder. After the car stopped, I walked up on the passenger side as I used my flashlight to illuminate the inside.
I looked into the car trying to see the driver’s hands. That’s when I noticed there was no steering wheel. It just didn’t look right. How was he steering the car? I actually had to do a double take.
That’s when I saw a steering wheel on the passenger seat. That didn’t look right either. It was like a Twilight Zone car stop.
I asked, “Why is your steering wheel there,” as I pointed to the passenger seat.
“I wanted to show you I wasn’t going to take off,” he replied.
That actually made me laugh.
I never even thought of that one before. I took out my phone and told him, “I’m taking a picture of that.” I instantly knew he’d make the blog.
You just can’t make this stuff up.
Badge415 
Yes, your job definitely takes first prize for blog opportunities! What a story.
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Thanks. My favorite is when other cops ask me if the call we’re on is going to make “the blog.”
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Love it!
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Was this a NASCAR? Drivers that are so honest and sincere that it can. make you smile or lol are great.
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It made me laugh for sure.
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That’s hilarious! 😅
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It was so funny to see.
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I find that a little unnerving, actually – I didn’t know steering wheels could come off that easily! Now I’ll worry every time I’m doing 80 or so on the Thruway.
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I guess it’s an after market thing. I had never heard of it before either.
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That’s a new one on me, and we get paid for this stuff!
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This was laugh out loud funny! Thanks.
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Thanks! You just can’t make this stuff up.
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Well done to the driver, actually! Trying to let you know he wasn’t going to be “one of those people.” Such an unusual way to do it, though!
I suppose if it comes off that easy, it goes back on as easy, too?
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It did. He was able to drive off pretty fast afterward!
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Im guessing it was a ricer and he was no rookie to street racing. No reason to have quick disconnnect on his steering wheel unless he races…. Don’t ask me how I know this..
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I’m sure this guy has a few races under his belt. Haha
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*cocks head*. Well alrighty then…
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I stopped by to read one of your stories and ended up reading about twelve. Enjoying your blog. I’ll stop by again even if your lights aren’t flashing!
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Thanks for reading!
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