Originally Posted by JHM2K
As a rule, I always do the following and it has kept me ticket-free, so far:
- I ALWAYS stop before being chased, if I know I'm busted.
- I always have the vehicle OFF when they approach
- I keep my hands at the 10 and 2 position on the steering wheel UNTIL they have initiated conversation, so as to give the LEO peace-of-mind and he can know that my hands are NOT low, digging for a weapon. This seems to make a ton of difference. Even if you want to shuffle around looking for your registration and whatnot, DON'T do it until they approach. You know that you're digging in your glovebox for paperwork... but all they see is someone reaching in their glovebox in a dark vehicle. An officer at peace is a friendly officer.
- Own up to the mishap. In my above situation, playing dumb would've just pissed him off. Unless it's a truly trivial ticket (36 in a 35), being mature about the situation will prove far more rewarding
When I got pulled over driving back from Vegas I stopped. The same thing happened, the officer appreciated the gesture and let me off with a warning...
This past time it all happened so quick there was no time. If I told him I was racing someone else he surely wouldn't have like that. So I felt in this situation admitting to going 80 was good enough. Thank God it worked out.
I don't have that much experience getting pulled over though. That was only my third time and my second time was for a broken taillight.
So your experience must come in handy...lol