How To Do Just About Everything
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The best way not to get a ticket is to obey the law. However, not all of us follow that advice. What should you do when stopped by lights of red and blue?
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Comments
Jezzamcbezza said
on 10/26/2006 Craig Peterson wrote a great book "Fast driving without the tickets" which has a whole chapter on getting out of a fine. Or there is the free book at http://www.delonixradar.com.au/ which is "Saving your Driver's licene"
Anonymous said
on 9/27/2006 Another user suggested being honest, and while we can all appreciate the idealism here, there's a certain amount of intelligence necessary if you want to avoid a ticket.
Never incriminate yourself - if you do, you just wrote yourself a ticket! This can be difficult to do while still maintaining an honest/innocent demeanor.
For example: An officer asks you if you know why they pulled you over. Of course you do, you're not an idiot.. but you're also not dumb enough to incriminate yourself. In this situation, I've responded along the lines of, "I'm sorry, I was hoping you were going to tell me." It's not the best line in the world, but it's gotten me out of a couple of sticky situations.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 1. Don't cry! If you're a female this may work, but for dudes it's just sad.
2. Don't act like you have to be somewhere or they will take hours writing your ticket.
3. Be respectful, notice that a lot of officers like to be called by there title.
4. Don't start blasting that you're going to fight the ticket or that you'll see him in court.
5. Don't mention anything he didn't ask you for.
6. If you can't afford a $208.50 ticket, don't be speeding 20-30 over the limit.
7. Remember, most officers are pretty cool off work and they usually hate being on patrol.
8. Ask how there day is going, small talk can be a good thing!
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 I wouldn't recommend doing this in most (if any) situations, but there's a way of getting out of a citation for those who are a bit bolder than the rest of us. Before the officer writes the ticket, admit to committing an absolutely insane series of crimes.
The reason this sometimes works is because cops hate paperwork. But only try it if the officer looks like he's tired or doesn't seem likely to go to great lengths to make this stunt blow up in your face. I say "he" because female officers are more likely to slap the cuffs on you and sit through the mountain of paperwork. And don't try it on younger cops either for the same reason. Look for middle-aged men that look like they're at the end of their shift. Also, laziness is proportional to fatness, so look for that too.
Ask a question as simple as, "Had a long day officer?" and you'll know right away whether he's up for the hours of paperwork that await him if you suddenly spring on him that you just recently had sex with a stray dog to win a bet against the local bums in order to make enough money to get into the international drug/prostitution/weapons trade. Try to mention as many illegal things as possible, the more absurd the better, and whatever you do, don't stop talking long enough for him to ask any questions.
If he knows what you're trying to pull and wants to avoid hours of paperwork, then he'll leave you alone and find an easier perp to fill his quota. But if you found him on a bad day or remind him of the guy who shot his brother, then I hope you've got a good lawyer.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Do not become nervous if you are pulled over, you will give the officer unneeded but justified cause to suspect other things like drugs, drinking or weapons possession. The result will delay you from being on your way. Just listen and follow their instructions and relax, and act calm. The officer is just doing his job and this will make it easier on both you and them. Also if they are questioning you, do not hesitate with your answers, or avoid the questions. If you are calm and relaxed and cooperate it will be easier on both you and the officer. They will most likely go easy on you. Remember, you may know you are not hiding anything, but they don't until they assess you and your actions. They are trained to look for tell-tale signs by observing you both verbally and physically. So don't give them a reason to suspect anything and make it harder on yourself (and them).