When I grew up in rural VA it was different from now.
"If you take your ass home and I don't see you this week, I won't put your ass in jail. After being caught street racing late at night.
Saps were common and used. One old street cop friend showed me a figure 8 motion he had used to break both collar bones with the edge. He also told me do not argue with the officer, yes sir, no sir etc... I always passed the attitude test. It would never have occurred to me to give an officer shit.
Part of this was some of the old mountain guys I knew. The only warning given was "son if I was you I wouldn't do that." After that warning you were getting hurt if you persisted..