Creatively Avoiding Traffic Tickets

We all have been confronted with the glinting aviator shades belonging to a disgruntled officer of the law. The chances are high that he wants to take out all of his pent up frustrations of his day on us. Most of the population, in this current and most lovely state of economy, cannot afford to defer from our current financial path to shell out $125 for making a U-Turn when there was clearly no one else on the road at 2:00 am, even though the sign clearly said (the nice pictogram complete with huge red "x" through the "U" said so) not to. Through ample research I have found one of the best methods to slip out of these plights. It might be a little off in left field, but if you know when to use it, it really has proved to be highly effective and oodles of fun to carry out.

The officer leans in and shines that obnoxious light in your face and asks you "Do you know how fast you were going back there?" Rather than admit that you had no idea and were far more focused on getting home to watch your favorite episode of The Office, reply very politely "I do believe I was going (insert made-up number here-make sure it is within the speed limit), sir." He will then state, "No, you were going (his, probably more accurate, number)." At this point you need to conjure up a very confused and distraught face and sincerely say "Oh, well, I according to my speedometer I was going (that same made up number-make sure you remember it or you'll be eating Ramen for a few months)." He will once again state, probably a bit more frustrated at this point, "No, I clocked you on the radar going (your REAL speed)." This is the point you surprise the frustrated officer who is expecting you to concede, and allow him to slap you with that citation and state that you are "very, very sorry and would like a copy of the radar read so that you can take it into the mechanic to have your speedometer correctly calibrated based on this most recent record." Our man in blue more than likely caught of guard by your knowledge of this and, not wanting to take the time out of his already frustrating evening, end up giving some excuse and let you off with a warning. You say "Thank you officer, if will never happen again (with a smile so sweet)." And Voila! There you have one less ticket on your record, and one more month of being able to pay your cable bill.

Enjoy this method and enjoy that extra cash!