Re: But does it actually save time?
Imagine the following scenario:
An officer on vehicle patrol notices a driver commit a driving infraction (e.g. making a turn without signalling). The officer follows the vehicle, which is also speeding, and signals for them to pull over. Not noticing the police car immediately, the subject continues down the road some way before realizing she is being "pursued", and then she pulls over. While they are pulling over, the officer notices that the subject vehicle's rear left turn signal is burned out. A quick finger print check and ten minutes later, and the subject is issued with a summons for three offences (not signalling turn, speeding, burned out turn signal). He is feeling generous, so he lets her off on not having her drivers licence with her. No need to haul the subject in to the station or arrest her.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
