You've heard of the rattlesnakes, scorpions and cactus in Arizona. In Navajo County, the poisonous creatures wear uniforms.
My impression is that police officers in this area are running a scam operation. Driving legally will be of no benefit to you. I was pulled over on an allegation of failing to signal a lane change, though in fact I did signal the change.
The officers then seek out opportunities to place more serious and sometimes bizarrely trumped up charges against their unwitting victims. Take caution.
Here is an overview from Griffen & Stevens Law Firm PLLC (click here):
"Police officers across northern Arizona, including Flagstaffand Holbrook, are initiating traffic stops on unsuspecting drivers, usuallythose traveling west from California (sic), for bogus reasons like: GPS device onwindshield, unsafe following distance, illegal lane usage, speeding 1 or 2 mphover the limit, and endless other pretexts for pulling someone over. Then theofficers can ask a driver to get out of their vehicle, wait by the police carwhile the officer issues a “warning” and begins interrogating that person aboutdrugs and other illegal activity. The officer tries to look for indicia ofcriminal activity and drug trafficking, and will often utilize a drug detectiondog. Ultimately, the officer wants to pressure you to consent to a search ofyour vehicle."
Again: Legal behaviour is no defense. These licensed predators are in my opinion running a scam operation. If you drive legally in Navajo County, you could be their next victim.
My advice. Don't drive Arizona Interstate 40 in Navajo County - period. Stay away. I for one will not be back (and I'll be spending much less time - and tourist dollars - in Arizona in future).
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