There’s a special range of emotions a driver experiences when flashing lights begin to flicker from behind. The heart races, as does the mind. Then there’s the shock. The fear. The frustration.

Now picture the person who stirs those emotions. Day in, day out.

Ever wonder what that person is thinking? Well, then you’ve never read Motorcop’s blog. “If You Got Stopped … You Deserved It” is a no-holds-barred glimpse into the life of a California police officer just out doing his job (on two wheels, mind you).

The blog, which he describes as “bawdy,” indeed provides excellent intel as to what’s going on in a police officer’s mind. MC even encourages readers to send him questions about anything and everything. His answers are insightful, witty and really quite informative.

The title of your blog implies that everyone who gets pulled over is doing something wrong. Is this always the case? Do officers ever make mistakes when they pull someone over?

If you got stopped…you deserved it. In my experience, this is the case 99% of the time. Of course, officers are human and make mistakes. Sometimes, a car can get lost in a sea of similar looking vehicles. It has happened to me, and I figured out the mistake by the time I contacted the driver. Almost every time, the driver is glad they weren’t the party I was looking for; however, they’re still nervous. I chalk it up to them feeling guilty for something else they did whilst driving and didn’t get caught for.

Come to think of it, my answer is yes, it’s always the case … just not necessarily for what they were stopped for! Seriously, though, 99.8% of the time the driver I stop has committed a violation of some sort, and most of the time, they receive a written reminder of their irresponsibility (read: citation). Personally, I’ve never issued a citation that I wasn’t absolutely certain about. I’m not about to stand up in court and testify to something I’m just sorta sure about.

Readers submit questions to you on your blog. What’s the strangest question you’ve encountered thus far? What’s something you wish people would ask about?

Believe it or not, most of the questions I get are legitimate. Most folks have always wanted to ask a cop a question, but don’t necessarily want to approach us on the street (which is appreciated by the by). I did once get a racy question about wearing nothing but the motor boots in the boudoir … turns out it was The Wife, though, so I suppose that doesn’t really count.

Most of the questions I get are well thought out and something that a lot more people than just the asker are curious about. Chances are if you are wondering about it, someone else is as well. I wish people would ask me more about my aspirations and dreams, you know? The things that make MC tick. *sigh* Instead, it’s all about “Do I really have to stop at a red light” and “Isn’t the speed limit for other people”?

You list your occupation as “Soul Crusher” on your blogger profile. How does one crush a soul?

Soul Crusher. Achieving that status is a closely guarded secret. I can only say it involves a lot of writing, tears and whining … and then there’s the people I stop. Don’t get me started on them!

How would you describe the average facial expression of a person when you pull them over?

The average facial expression is a combination of mild disappointment, anger and guilt … and that’s just what I see as I’m looking at them in their rearview and/or side mirror.

Despite the overwhelming impression I may give on the blog, most people accept their just deserts and take responsibility for their actions; however, those instances are just too boring to document. No one wants to hear about the average lady that said little or nothing during initial contact, signed the cite, and then drove away with no comment. Boring!

What’s the most ridiculous way someone has tried to get out of a ticket?

I’ve had the typical flirty woman. I’ve had the crier. I’ve had people yell, call me all sorts of names and generally make large fools of themselves. They all got tickets. The most ridiculous one actually ended up going to jail.

Come to think about it, I don’t think I’ve ever blogged about it. I’ll have to fix that! Long story short, a 43-year-old woman basically just lost her mind, and I practically had to wrestle her in the middle of the street during school rush hour because she didn’t want to sign the ticket (more or less). She went to jail. You’ll have to tune in to the blog to find out the rest.

(Image via @MSG)