I don't even think the cop was a total or even partial idiot. I recall a similar case in Ohio several years ago (wheelchair being driven in the street), though I don't remember the final court ruling. In that case it was a motorized chair and IIRC, the woman had a kid sitting in her lap. It seems to me a little unclear as to what the law is in such cases and, from a practical standpoint, how safe a road is for someone in a wheelchair. I think the cop was just trying to do his job.

But, I absolutely agree with your point - even if the cop is wrong, not cooperating is just going to make things worse. Settle it later either with the Police Department or in the courts.

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