CBS Dallas Fort Worth have claimed that the officer did not recognize Zimmerman, who has been at the center of a nationwide controversy since he was found not guilty of the second-degree murder and manslaughter of Trayvon Martin earlier this month.Indeed, Zimmerman is even reported to have asked the officer if he knew his face from television and the officer again told the one-time Florida neighborhood watch captain that he did not.
While being questioned by the officer, Zimmerman, who was driving a 2008 Honda pick-up with Florida plates, told the officer that he was armed and was instructed to keep the gun in the car's glove-compartment.
The officer issued Zimmerman a warning for speeding and then sent him on his way - but not before asking him where he was going, to which he replied 'nowhere in particular'.
'Nowhere in particular, why is that?' responded the officer according to In Forney.com
'You didnÂ’t see my name?' said Zimmerman. The officer then responded, 'wow, what a coincidence.'
The officer then inquired if Zimmerman was free of any warrants for arrest, to which Zimmerman replied, 'absolutely'.
'Alright, IÂ’m gonna go back and just check you, routinely,' said the officer as he checked Zimmerman's proof of insurance and a driverÂ’s license.
'The reason you were stopped was for your speed, why donÂ’t you slow down a little bit for me and, as long as you donÂ’t have any warrants, IÂ’ll cut you loose with a warning,' said the officer to Zimmerman according to In Forney.com.
'Just take it easy, go ahead and shut your glove compartment and donÂ’t play with your firearm, ok?'
The traffic stop according to InForney.Com lasted approximately five minutes and after being given a warning, Zimmerman was sent on his way - being wished 'a safe trip' by the officer.