I have a mobile ham radio in my car which is capable of receiving the Idaho State Patrol radio communications. Last evening on my way home I heard this exchange:

Control: Traffic complaint, southbound I-15 at the 69. Child endangerment and speeding. Gold colored van, license plate xxxxxxxx. RP (reporting person) is following.

ISP 531: 531 in the median at 67. Have the vehicle in sight.

Control: 531 … 17:40

A few minutes later:

ISP 531: Control, this is 531. Vehicle operating normally and in control. What was the child endangerment?

Control: 531 … just a minute.

Control: 531, RP states the driver was breastfeeding an infant while driving.

ISP 531: Breastfeeding isn’t an offense. Is the RP certified for speed measurement? 531.

Control: 531 … Just a minute.

Control: 531, RP isn’t certified. She’s quite upset.

ISP 531: I’ll pull over at mile marker 58 and can talk with the RP.

Control: 531 … I’ll let her know. 17:52

A few minutes later…

ISP 531: Control, clear with the RP.

Control: 531 … 18:05

I love what I hear occasionally on the radio. Reality is always better than television! They can’t make these things up.