Comments on: Tips on NOT getting a traffic ticket

By: surfindad

surfindad — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:50:42 +0000

Very true. If you’re driving a 4 door Buick with current tags, you’re probably going to get the benefit of the doubt.
If you’re driving a sporty car with huge rims, booming bass coming out of your car, and no proof of insurance or an expired tag, I’m going to assume you’re behind on your Eagle Scout badge.
For all you haters, that’s not profiling, that’s called the “totality of circumstances.”

By: Thomas G

Thomas G — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:07:46 +0000

I’ve been driving for 32 years and have been pulled over about a half-dozen times without ever being ticketed. I have used ALL of the advice you gave here in part or in toto during each stop. Great advice! I believe my choice of vehicle helps as well. I always drive an unflashy family style sedan.

By: Wahoo

Wahoo — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:58:52 +0000

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By: surfindad

surfindad — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:18:28 +0000

That’s an excellent point about disputing in court, trying to argue your case will usually not help the situation any.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:35:39 +0000

Well put. Listen to what was said and it will reduce your risk of getting a ticket. Stay in your car, dont get cocky or argue the ticket to the cop. Even if you feel your right and he was wrong. Just stay calm be polite answer the officer truthfully. And if you do get a ticket remember you can always dispute it in court. These are all things I look for when I pull someone over. If your nice, polite, and truthful and the traffic offence wasnt very major then you have a better chance of me not writing you a ticket. Good luck, drive safe, and dont forget to buckle up.