So I Got Pulled Over And . . .

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by big_jaygee

Just goes to prove treat a police officer with respect and kindness and good things will happen.

That isn't always the case. I have gotten 2 speeding tickets in 10 years and both times I couldn't have been more polite.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

That isn't always the case. I have gotten 2 speeding tickets in 10 years and both times I couldn't have been more polite.

Sometimes the guy is going to write a ticket regardless. Still better to be tactful, or that kind of guy might give you two.

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Sometimes the guy is going to write a ticket regardless...

Especially when the cop's only job is to enforce traffic laws. For example in 2003, it was a Cincinnati PD Traffic Unit cop and last summer it was Ohio Highway Patrol.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Especially when the cop's only job is to enforce traffic laws. For example in 2003, it was a Cincinnati PD Traffic Unit cop and last summer it was Ohio Highway Patrol.

That plays into it too, Brother.

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Sometimes the guy is going to write a ticket regardless. Still better to be tactful, or that kind of guy might give you two.

A few years ago I got a speeding ticket where I actually had to go to court over.

Prior to going to court I went online and took one of those driver courses. When I got to court the Judge asked the officer if I was polite. The officer told him that I was extremely polite and courteous. So the Judge said that due to the fact that I took the online course and was polite and courteous he was going to drop the charges and I just pay the court costs ($65 I think it was). Said he didn't want to ruin my perfect driving record.

So - you may get a ticket, but being courteous can and does pay out in the end.

Ron

[68TriShield]

LOL,I received a warning on Wednesday too.Before he walked away I told him my boy is a Deputy and nephew is in his departments academy.
He said "you should have told me from the start",then remembered he only gave me a warning.
It was a good day