2007-11-01 16:25:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
There's no guarantee, but attitude, and circumstance means a lot.
2007-11-01 17:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have found that being polite as possible helps. It doesn't always work though. State Highway Patrol officers will almost always issue a ticket. Sheriffs are pretty good about giving warnings and if the city cop is having a good day, it's a 50/50 chance. A lot also depends on how much over the limit you were going.
2007-11-01 16:31:14 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't try to make excuses, I have heard all of them before. Be polite and courteous , and admit your mistake. If you are pulled over at night, remember that traffic stops are among the most dangerous situations that an officer can be in, so make his job a little less stressful by doing this:
Turn on your dome light so the officer can see inside the vehicle before he approaches it.
People who do these things, I usually will let off with a warning.
2007-11-01 17:17:53 · answer #3 · answered by Jon R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My friend has a big stomach and she once told the police she was having contractions and was unaware she was speeding. She isn't pregnant and didn't get a ticket.
2007-11-01 18:33:06 · answer #4 · answered by Eye B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing.. If I'm speeding ( which I don't don't due to it's a danger to others on the road.) and got pulld over I would say nothing. The Police have a job and in that case they would be doing it.
2007-11-01 17:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry officer, i realized i was speeding and it wont happen again, i was having a bad day and was not paying attention to my speed, my mind was on something else and i was just trying to get home from a long days work. let me know if you need a few more.
2007-11-01 16:32:42 · answer #6 · answered by Metafour 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the truth. I was recently pulled over about 2am on the way to the airport. I was pissed, but the wife told me to be cool and good things would happen.
The officer asked, "Do you know what the speed limit was back there in town?" I said, "Yes sir, it was 35mph." "Do you know how fast you were going?", he asked. "40mph, sir.", I replied. The officer went on to ask, "Once you got out of town, did you see what the speed limit changed to?" "It changed from 35mph to 45mph", I said. "And how fast were you traveling then?" he inquired. "I was going 55-60mph", I told him.
The officer then went back to his vehicle, ran his routine checks, came back to my car and said, "Where are you going at this hour?" "We're going to the airport, then on to Michigan to visit family and friends" I answered.
"Well slow it down, be safe and have a nice vacation" he said.
"Thank you sir" I responded...as my wife and I went on to have a fantastic vacation!
Honesty is always the best policy.
2007-11-02 11:25:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the officer is adamant in giving you a ticket, NOTHING you say will matter
2007-11-02 03:12:13 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politeness and courtesy go a long way....if you are guilty, don't make the officer's job harder by lying or giving lame excuses. Cops are people too; some days their job sucks and some days everything is great.....give yourself the best advantage by treating them with respect.
2007-11-01 16:36:56 · answer #9 · answered by backstage64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they walk to the car...
"I'll have a quicky burger, fries, and a large coke.....
They will forget all about the speeding ticket while they are beating the sh*t out of you with the nightstick....
2007-11-01 18:55:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd pay the ticket. Speeding is dangerous, drivers should be punished for doing that.
2007-11-01 16:30:01 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋