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by Cynstriss on September 5th, 2007
Yes, Sir/Ma'am. I'm sorry, Sir/Ma'am. Won't happen again, Sir/Ma'am.
by Anonymous on September 8th, 2007
When i stop a speeder, the first words i say, address this situation, straight out.
"Sir, may i see your drivers license, please? i observed you speeding 85 mph in a 45 mph zone".
I consider this to be a proper greeting and it states the reason for the stop. it seems to have worked for 41 years, without a problem.
by Corderbollie on September 5th, 2007
If you're a girl, start crying! Well, if your officer is a guy anyways.
My mom got out of a ticket by doing that, so I know first hand.
That is if you want to get out of a ticket :D
I don't really know if there is a right answer to that question officers ask, it seems like a double ended sword...either way, you're screwed.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on September 5th, 2007
Personally, I am too busy watching the road to do more than guess my speed. I am tall enough that the speedometer is WELL below my line of vision.
by ThatGuy on September 5th, 2007
Yes I did and I am extremely sorry.......once he said dont do it again to my mom and she got off the hook!
by Meow Meow 1BadMutha TBMF on September 5th, 2007
The right answer is whatever is true. It's been my experience that they appreciate it(and are more lenient) when you tell them the truth.
by Someone on September 5th, 2007
I'd be honest. You could say I thought I was going a bit fast but no sir/mam, I have no idea how fast that was.
by .avallach on September 5th, 2007
A friend of mine was driving ridiculously fast once and got pulled over, the cop kept asking him that question...because he didn't know. He hadn't clocked him he'd just seen him flying down the freeway and pulled him over. Since the cop didn't know the speed and my friend played dumb, he didn't get a ticket.
by zee-ster on September 5th, 2007
well, that depends on what you want to happen. if you are trying to avoid a ticket and the cop didn't actually get you with his radar gun, but you admit guilt, you just screwed yourself.
now, it does seem to help if you are somewhat real with the officer, but there's no reason to incriminate yourself voluntarily.
by Roger Kovaciny on September 5th, 2007
"Last time I looked, it was..." and answer truthfully. I never intentionally speed but unless cruise control is engaged it does fluctuate.
by Raddman on September 5th, 2007
I would just say "I thought I going going within the speed limit officer" and leave it at that
is loosing a tire considered as reckless driving?
by chips52 on July 28th, 2010
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I got the ticket for making a U turn on the street which has middle lane for left-right turn with yellow dot line.. is it corrected?
by hoang_q_nguyen on May 5th, 2010
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When was the last time you paid a fine for a traffic ticket?
by nutmegcollector on June 18th, 2009
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I got no- registration ticket in a car that did not belong to me, the owner my now ex boyfriend would not go to court...
by maria.elana on August 18th, 2011
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I accidently swerved on the free way an off duty cop started following me vigerously and i got a reckless driving citation for court now wat
by Shayne_C on November 2nd, 2010
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You're reading So years ago I got a speeding ticket. The cop said 'do you know how fast you were going'?..is there a right answer to this question?..yes, i was speeding or no, i have no idea how fast I was going?
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along with "Who's a nice policeman - would you like some money officer".
by Mushen on September 5th, 2007
I would avoid the bribery part ( I don't find the thought of prison appealing), but it might not hurt to give the compliment!
by Cynstriss on September 5th, 2007
I was going to suggest offering sexual favours but perhaps this is not such a good idea.
by Mushen on September 5th, 2007
If you go to prison, there will be many opportunities!
by Cynstriss on September 5th, 2007
and drugs as well to go with the sex.
by Mushen on September 5th, 2007
And diseases, and gangs, and really bad food. I'll never speed again. I've really got the willies now!
by Cynstriss on September 5th, 2007
Ah-ha - I think I have just found the one & only benefit of a speed camera.
by Mushen on September 5th, 2007