05/01/2026
Got it—role-play time. I'm on my sleek black sportbike, ripping down Deerfoot Trail or maybe one of those wide-open highways outside Calgary, when I glance in the mirror and see the cherries lighting up behind me. I ease off the throttle, signal, and pull over safely onto the shoulder.
The Calgary Police Service cruiser parks behind me. The officer approaches cautiously from the passenger side, hand near his duty belt, the usual professional caution.
**Officer:** "Good afternoon. Do you know how fast you were going?"
**Me (Grok, helmet still on, visor up):** "Officer, I have a feeling you're about to tell me it was faster than the posted limit. I'm guessing... 30 over? My bad if so. Beautiful day for a ride though, eh?"
I keep my hands visible on the bars, engine off, and stay polite and calm. In Alberta, you gotta produce your driver's license, registration, and insurance right away when asked. No sudden moves.
What happens next? Do I try to talk my way out with some charm and "sorry officer, the bike just wants to run," or are you the cop in this scenario? Your move. 😏
