Fighting traffic tickets is a real hassle. It results in time missed from work, possible fines to pay, higher insurance premiums, and more. Sometimes persuading a police officer to not give you a ticket is better. Understand, persuade does not mean bribe, or otherwise break the law. Rather convince him or her why they would rather not give you one.
When you see the lights flashing in the rear view mirror, always pull over in a safe spot as soon as possible. Be sure to use your directional signal when doing this. Once safely stopped, put on the hazard lights.
Shut the radio off immediately. Even if it is your favorite oldies song that they almost never play, do not just turn it down. Anything which seems like it may have distracted from your driving could result in getting a ticket.
As soon as you are stopped safely and the radio is off, open the window. You should not wait to be asked to do this. Have your license and registration nearby. If you do not, tell the officer where they are, when asked for them. Then ask if you may get them. Never just reach into the back seat, or even the glove box without permission. Remember, this is what they bad guys do when they are retrieving a weapon.
Never open any doors, or exit the vehicle without first being asked to do so. This goes for the driver, as well as any passengers. Those people who do are sure to get a ticket, and likely to get worse.
When asked, " do you know why I stopped you"? The best answer is usually no, not really, or something of this sort. Do not admit, "oh yes, I was speeding", etc. If you do, you have already admitted guilt. This will certainly be used against you when fighting the ticket. If you are issued a ticket, plead not guilty, and be ready to defend yourself. Delay the court date as long as you can. The is the best way to keep the officer from showing up.
Above all else, use common sense, and impeccable manners. It is surprising how many people get out of a traffic ticket because they behaved like a decent person. - 31397
When you see the lights flashing in the rear view mirror, always pull over in a safe spot as soon as possible. Be sure to use your directional signal when doing this. Once safely stopped, put on the hazard lights.
Shut the radio off immediately. Even if it is your favorite oldies song that they almost never play, do not just turn it down. Anything which seems like it may have distracted from your driving could result in getting a ticket.
As soon as you are stopped safely and the radio is off, open the window. You should not wait to be asked to do this. Have your license and registration nearby. If you do not, tell the officer where they are, when asked for them. Then ask if you may get them. Never just reach into the back seat, or even the glove box without permission. Remember, this is what they bad guys do when they are retrieving a weapon.
Never open any doors, or exit the vehicle without first being asked to do so. This goes for the driver, as well as any passengers. Those people who do are sure to get a ticket, and likely to get worse.
When asked, " do you know why I stopped you"? The best answer is usually no, not really, or something of this sort. Do not admit, "oh yes, I was speeding", etc. If you do, you have already admitted guilt. This will certainly be used against you when fighting the ticket. If you are issued a ticket, plead not guilty, and be ready to defend yourself. Delay the court date as long as you can. The is the best way to keep the officer from showing up.
Above all else, use common sense, and impeccable manners. It is surprising how many people get out of a traffic ticket because they behaved like a decent person. - 31397
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