Defensive Driving: How To Beat A Traffic Ticket-101
Jul 31 '00 (Updated Sep 25 '00)
Waiver!!! This information may not apply in all cases, therefore should be read and heeded according to what you think could benefit you. As in any situation, scenarios differ and the advice given may or may not apply. In other words, this may not get your a$$ out of a sling!
I'll Buy That For A Dollar!
Oh yeah, I'm going to get a lot of hassle over this one. It's kind of like a chef giving out his secret sauce recipe. But even though I am giving tips to get away with speeding and rolling through a stop-sign, it is all arguable since 99% of the time it is the Police Officers discretion to write you a ticket in the first place. I do ask one thing. If after reading this review, any of you are pulled over and use one of these techniques successfully, please come back to this review and let me know via the comment section. Ok, I'll stop gabbing and get to the point. Woooohoooo, it's pop quiz time again kiddies. Oh I love these!
Q. #1 When you are pulled over for speeding, the officer will:
a. Write you a ticket because he is a cop and they have ticket quotas to fill! (A myth)
b. Write you a ticket because he gets his jolly's hooking up people, especially minorities! (A myth)
c. Let you go because you were in such a rush this morning, you forgot to put on your undies with that hot mini-skirt. (I'm guilty)
d. Possibly give you a break, if you are reasonable and polite.
The Answer
Gimme a "D"! Yeah, that's right. Listen close. No matter where you go in life, everyone has his or her own little kingdom. The store, the DMV, your cousin Bubbas house. The officer that is pulling you over for speeding is patrolling his own little kingdom, his beat. A lot of officers are held responsible for what happens in their areas. So when you rip through a 25MPH at 55MPH, you can almost be guaranteed a ticket. But when you are pulled over, be polite, no matter what. Even if the cop is a rude, doughnut eating fool. Chances are that if you are polite, he will give you a break. If the officer is borderline irate and you are completely calm, he will realize within seconds he is a few levels up on the stress-o-meter than he needs to be and will calm down. I am not trying to say you need to kiss his chubby butt, just show some respect. Most officers have to deal with disrespect all day long, so a "yes sir, no sir" could save you a few bucks. And no matter what you hear, officers do not have ticket quotas!
Q. #2 If the Officer asks if you know why you have been pulled over, you should:
a. Put on your "duuhhh" face and state "uuhh I dunno, why?".(Happens everyday)
b. Have your passenger feign illness/labor and scream to the officer that you were rushing to the hospital! (happens more than you think)
c. Tell him you have to get to the liquor store before it closes.(Not a joke)
d. Tell him the truth, and explain any legitimate reason (if any) for the violation
The Answer
Uhhh, "D"! Again, hey this test is easy. I cannot count how many times I have gotten a,b, & c as answers. It just doesn't work people. Put yourself in the cop's shoes for a minute and imagine you are on the traffic stop. a) People say I dunno to act ignorant and hopefully get the pity of the officer. Most officers figure that if you are so dumb you did not realize that you were doing 20 miles over the speed limit or you just raced through a red light and was not aware of it, you shouldn't be on the road in the first place. b) If I delivered the babies of all the pregnant passengers claiming to be in labor, I would be a M.D., not a P.O. It just might work, but don't use it unless absolutely necessary. And if the cop wants to be a real jerk, he will refuse to let you leave, call for an ambulance, and have the pregnant/ill person transported from that spot. And guess who gets the bill, not the officer. c) I have actually been given this excuse. Needless to say, they didn't make it in time for their beer. d) I am a stickler for honesty. Tell me the truth and don't be rude and chances are you will get off. I'm not saying everytime, but you might get a break and not even know it. Most of the time when an officer pulls you over, lets say for speeding. There are usually 2 or 3 other violations he could write you for. Most common are seatbelts and turn signals. So if you get that one ticket, be thankful you didn't get 2 or 3 for obvious reasons. And remember, a little respect and patience could get you out of all three.
Q. #2 If you have the option to pay or request a trial you should:
a. Just pay the money, you know you were wrong and it's the right thing to do.
b. Forget about the entire incident, they won't come for you over one lousy ticket!
c. Request a trial and get Johnny Cochran on the phone.
d. Request a trial and show up prepared to pay the fine.
The Answer
A Big D! This is a common sense approach that could save you anywhere from $50.00 to $200.00. You see, if the officer, for whatever reason does not show up in court, the case should be dismissed in most circumstances. This does not apply with more serious offences like DUI/DWI. If you are in that boat, I recommend you get a lawyer quick. Chances are that if you get a lawyer for minor traffic offences you will not only be stuck with the fines but the lawyer fees too. If you can afford to take the time off from work, go to court and question the officer on the stop, you might beat it. There is also the strong possibility, especially in large cities, that the officer could not make the court date. Case dismissed! Be prepared to pay the fine though. If you do, it should not be anymore than the original ticket though. Good luck!
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