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Stop Report Form

Use this form to report traffic stops and incidents of harassment or profiling


Goes to Chrisopher A. Slater (A.I.M. Attorney), BikePAC, Confederation of Clubs & ABATE

For use if you live in Oregon - Washington - Idaho - Alaska - Hawaii - California

This information may be presented to State and Federal legislators as well as police or DOT administrators. The content presented on the "Stop Report" is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer of, or solicitation for legal services. The purpose of this form is to help develop appropriate legislation and reasonable law enforcement as it relates to motorcycling and motorcyclists. Please provide as much detail as possible.
If you have questions please call (503-227-2024) in Portland, . Thank you for your cooperation

 

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Personal Data

May we use your information for legislative purposes?

What type of incident are you reporting on this form?

Harassment or Profiling Incident

Motorcycle profiling is defined as: When law enforcement officers single out people who ride motorcycles or wear biker garb by stopping, questioning, searching or arresting them without legal grounds.

When did this incident occur? Time:

Where did this incident occur?

What Happened?

Traffic Stop Information

When were you stopped? Time:   

Location where you were stopped?

Officers name: ID#: Police Jurisdiction:

Primary reason for stop: Helmet/Other, please specify:

Was a citation issued?

Citation#: 1st appearance date: Time:

Court Location - City/County:

List any other charges issued at the same time:

If there were any criminal charges (not infractions) issued, specify:

If you were charged with a crime you should IMMEDIATELY obtain LEGAL ADVICE!

Did the officer follow normal traffic laws in making the stop?

If you do not think the officer followed normal traffic laws please explain:

Did officer treat you fairly and respectfully?

If no, please explain:

Was your helmet confiscated/taken?

If yes, please explain:

Were you given an explanation on legal or illegal helmets?

If yes, was the explanation written, verbal or both?

If verbal, describe the explanation:

What Happened In Court?

Have you gone to court?
If you HAVE NOT GONE TO COURT, when is the court date?

If you HAVE GONE TO COURT, how did you plead?

If you pled GUILTY, what was the fine?

If you pled NOT GUILTY, have you gone to trial?

If you pled NOT GUILTY AND HAVE NOT GONE TO TRIAL , when is your court date?

If you HAVE GONE TO TRIAL , what was the verdict?

If you were FOUND GUILTY, what was the sentence?

How much were you fined?

Assessment: State:      County:      City:

Work hours lost:      Lost wages:

Briefly describe the evidence you presented at your trial:

Describe the Helmet You Were Wearing

Brand: Model:

When you bought the helmet did it have a DOT sticker on the outside?

Was the label permanenetly fastened inside the helmet?

Was the helmet modified?

If it was modified please describe the modifications:

Additional Information, comments or questions: