HAHA... yes, you could run, and your odds of getting away are fair if you're a decent rider... but compare the penalties of running to the penalties of not running in both situations. 1: you see the lights, you kick the shifter a few times, and crack the throttle... A: all goes well, you get away, nobody sees your plate, or can recognize your specific bike. B: all goes well, someone catches your plate, the cops come to your house later and pick you up for felony evading. C: not all goes well, your bike catches a nail, and your tire goes flat, you lowside in the grass and go to jail for felony evading D: Catastrophy strikes, someone pulls out in front of you in a truck, and you die E: tragedy strikes, a minivan pulls out in front of you, you kill a little girl and survive to regret it, you also go to jail for felony evading, and are slapped with a civil suit. 2. You see the lights, rock the brakes, and talk to the officer like a man. A: all goes well, Officer is cool, and he informs you that you should slow down, lets you go on your way. B: he's a prick, writes you a citation, you're out $120 and you get 2 pts on your license. (minor traffic violation) 1A and 2A have the same result. Even if option 2 goes sour, the worst you're out is some cash and a couple license points... If option 1 goes sour, the consequences are WAY worse. my $.02