How to talk yourself out of a speeding ticket
Since we spend a lot of time in our cars in Los Angeles, it's inevitable eventually we'll get nabbed for speeding. Just because you get stopped doesn't mean you actually have to get a ticket.
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Instructions
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If you think you're the one they've caught, pull over immediately and RELAX.
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Smile and do what your told. "License and registration please" is the drill. Don't try to talk until the officer has received the requested materials from you. Officers are very focused and it's best not to interfere with their focus.
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When asked, admit you knew you were speeding. Then be quite and let him scold you. Look contrite and sorry and acknowledge what you did was wrong. Let the cop be authoritative, it will make him feel like he's doing his job. Before he starts writing up the ticket, engage him in light banter designed to distract him from writing up the ticket.
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Make eye contact (even if he's wearing impenetrable sunglasses) and shine those pearly whites. Be charming, sincere and engaging ... funny is a plus but it can backfire. If you can flirt in a subtle way, go for it. While developing a rapport, ask if it's possible to receive a warning just this time.
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Smile and shut up.
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Look grateful and subordinate.
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Thank him and drive away. Do not call your friends on your cell until you are out of view.
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Tips & Warnings
This advice can be used for any kind of driving violation, not just speeding.
Unfortunately it's easier if the driver is female and the cop is male or visa versa. However, if you're long on charm, you've got a chance.
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soanyway
Nov 17, 2008
Good article and good comments~thanks~ -
Monica Sanchez
Nov 04, 2008
I love the last step, that would be so hard for me....but I can do it! thanks for the article.
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Anne Wanchic
Jul 09, 2008
Yes! This works - I have gotten out of more tickets by being polite and honest with a smile. Make sure you take your sunglasses off and turn off your car radio before the officer approaches, too. Just think of all the ticked off people the officer had to deal with before you and if you are nice, you may get that "warning" too. :)
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Sondrac
Jun 12, 2008
A typo..I meant Great Advice but! and its not a senior moment.;)..just weary fingers.
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Sondrac
Jun 12, 2008
Treat advice but! Think I am a bit too old to use my pearly whites. As a Senior all I have to do is act a bit as if I were having a senior moment, and he feels sorry for me.;) ;)
