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Originally Posted by Cairo94507

I have found keeping your car 100% legal, (or as close as possible) driving like a responsible adult, keeping an eye in your rearview mirror, seem to tilt the odds in your favor. If being stopped by the police, acknowledge you see them, put your right turn signal on and pull over safely and off the road as much as possible to keep the officer from being in an unsafe spot. Roll your windows down, (they may (hopefully) approach on the passenger side) and have your driver's license, registration, etc., available when they ask for them. Answer their questions honestly. In other words, if you were doing 80 in a 65, acknowledge you may have been speeding, and apologize. I say be professional and realize they are just doing their job. Avoid comments like, "You haven't got anything better to do than stop me for going a little faster than traffic", etc. Typically, given the above, you will get lucky with a warning to slow down.

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I have not had a ticket since about 1977. It has been so long I don't remember what year it was.

Back when I was 17 or so working in Alabama the local cops were trying to photograph the local hookers at the spots the hookers worked at night. They asked me to ride along with them to show them how to get usable photos by pushing Tri-X film to 3,200. So I learned where all the hookers gathered. All of them were UGLY as heck. I shoed them how to push process the film, and they were happy.

Anyway the two cops were telling me someday when you are stopped, pull over in a safe spot, roll the windows down, and put your hands on the top of the steering wheel. Answer all questions with yes sir or no sir. Do not make any sudden moves at all. Don't get your wallet out as he is approaching as he sees you possibly going for a gun. When he asks for your license, tell him it is in your wallet, and slowly and carefully produce your wallet and get your DL out to hand to him.

Follow any and all orders promptly, and if you have issues with any order, follow them anyway. The side of the road is a place you will never win an argument with a cop. Save that for court.

I have only been pulled over once in my 911, and the cop said there was a report of a late model white 911 being stolen. I replied sir, this is a 1985 model. He relaxed and asked if he could see the engine. I showed him the engine, and the interior. He was happy and did not even give me a warning.

This is the way.

Your job is to do whatever it takes to be back on your way, and the LEO to be on his way too, with as little fanfare as possible.