Best Excuse for Cops !!
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Thestepper69
Bluelighter
OMG, there are some funny posts on this thread. Tj-e thats f'in hilarious, not laughing at you, just the situation. And Tora, thats funny as hell, I think I might try that...uhhhh...yeah right!!
How about this, jump out of the car, lay face down on the ground with your hands behind your head, and like sorta tremble, but nothing exagerrative, and yell "DONT SHOOT, DONT SHOOT!! I WANNA LIVE, PLEASE LET ME LIVE!!"
I dont know if that'll work either. LOL
I rarely ever do more than 10 over, except on the highway. I have only got one speeding ticket, that was cuz I put my brakes on.......rule #1: never LOOK guilty...LOL...
I have gotten out of about 5 others tho. What I do is just act as natural as possible, always dispute the fact that you were speeding, but dont argue with the cop....rule #2: Dont argue w/ ne one who carries handcuffs and a gun...LOL I have to agree w/ making the cops job as easy as possible....i.e.-not necessarily sticking your arms out of the window, but make them clearly visible as he/she approaches your car.
Like an earlier post on this thread, try saying you didnt realize you were going that fast or something like, "I need to slow down, I could've hurt myself, or, God forbid, someone else." Dont get too dramatical tho. They can tell when you're being sarcastic.
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steve
[This message has been edited by Thestepper69 (edited 17 January 2000).]
How about this, jump out of the car, lay face down on the ground with your hands behind your head, and like sorta tremble, but nothing exagerrative, and yell "DONT SHOOT, DONT SHOOT!! I WANNA LIVE, PLEASE LET ME LIVE!!"
I dont know if that'll work either. LOL
I rarely ever do more than 10 over, except on the highway. I have only got one speeding ticket, that was cuz I put my brakes on.......rule #1: never LOOK guilty...LOL...
Like an earlier post on this thread, try saying you didnt realize you were going that fast or something like, "I need to slow down, I could've hurt myself, or, God forbid, someone else." Dont get too dramatical tho. They can tell when you're being sarcastic.
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steve
[This message has been edited by Thestepper69 (edited 17 January 2000).]
Triple X
Bluelighter
OK - a few tips for when you get pulled over. The whole premise here is that if the cop feels less threatened, he is more likely to cut you a break. A HAPPY COP = A HAPPY YOU:
1. Don't make him chase you down. If you know he is coming after you, pull over immediately. The less work he has to put into stopping you, the more likely he is to give you a break.
2. Pull well off the roadway. More cops are killed by other cars on the roadway than they are by people with guns. Make it so he does not have to walk in the road to get to your car.
3. If at night, turn on your dome light (or other interior light). You want the interior to be fully lit so that they can see that you and your passengers are posing no threat.
4. Keep your hands and the hands of everyone in the car in sight. You should put both hands on the steering wheel and your passengers should put both hands on either the dash or the rear of the front seats. This is very important.
5. If you have to make a major movement, reach for something, or do ANYTHING that could pose as a threat, tell him what you are about to do. For example, "My driver's license is in my center console, I have to open that up to get it out." Wait until he acknowledges that before you open it up.
6. Be nice, but it is obvious when you are patronizing him. Despite the situation, you are both just two people who have to communicate with each other. Be nice, cooperative, and TRY to be laid-back.
7. Give him full attention and look him in the eye, but don't try to dominate him. Make it very clear that he is in charge, or he may decide that he needs to prove it.
REMEMBER, a cop can be very much like a dog. They are truly very nervous when approaching a car, and you need to make them feel as at-ease as possible.
Of course, the BEST way not to get a ticket is to never get stopped. But, hopefully, these tips will help.
1. Don't make him chase you down. If you know he is coming after you, pull over immediately. The less work he has to put into stopping you, the more likely he is to give you a break.
2. Pull well off the roadway. More cops are killed by other cars on the roadway than they are by people with guns. Make it so he does not have to walk in the road to get to your car.
3. If at night, turn on your dome light (or other interior light). You want the interior to be fully lit so that they can see that you and your passengers are posing no threat.
4. Keep your hands and the hands of everyone in the car in sight. You should put both hands on the steering wheel and your passengers should put both hands on either the dash or the rear of the front seats. This is very important.
5. If you have to make a major movement, reach for something, or do ANYTHING that could pose as a threat, tell him what you are about to do. For example, "My driver's license is in my center console, I have to open that up to get it out." Wait until he acknowledges that before you open it up.
6. Be nice, but it is obvious when you are patronizing him. Despite the situation, you are both just two people who have to communicate with each other. Be nice, cooperative, and TRY to be laid-back.
7. Give him full attention and look him in the eye, but don't try to dominate him. Make it very clear that he is in charge, or he may decide that he needs to prove it.
REMEMBER, a cop can be very much like a dog. They are truly very nervous when approaching a car, and you need to make them feel as at-ease as possible.
Of course, the BEST way not to get a ticket is to never get stopped. But, hopefully, these tips will help.