What to Do If You Get Pulled Over by a Cop
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The first step to making a cop happy is to pull over right away! If you're only two minutes from home, and figure the police officer won't mind waiting just a tad bit longer to talk to you, you're dead wrong! Pull over onto the shoulder immediately!
After pulling your vehicle to the side of the road, the next thing you should do is turn your hazard lights on. Even if it's not dark, turn them on anyways! This shows the police officer that you care about not only the safety of his or her well being, but also the safety of other drivers on the road. It also just might show them that you were paying attention when you were studying for your driving exam.
The next thing you need to do is roll your window down, and then place both of your hands on the steering wheel. Cops don't like it when they can't see hands - make sure yours are visible at all times. Haven't you ever watched "Cops" on TV? Well, if you haven't, the people who always end up getting whacked with a nightstick or sprayed in the face with pepper spray are usually the idiots who didn't listen when the officer yells, "Get your hand where I can see them!"
When the officer asks to see your license and registration, ask him or her if it's okay to move. If your registration is in the glove box, simply say, "My paperwork is in the glove box, is it okay if I reach in and get it?" If you have to dig into your wallet or purse for anything, also ask. Remember that thing I mentioned about cops not liking people doing stuff with their hands suddenly?
The last thing you need to remember is to be polite! A little common curtsey never hurt anybody! Yes, it's a pain in the neck when you get pulled over for going 25 in a 20mph zone, but don't take it out on the officer. He or she is just doing their job. You'd be surprised what a friendly smile and a few "please" and "thank yous" will get you when dealing with the police.
While these tips may not necessarily guarantee you a get out of jail free card, they'll no doubt up your chances of getting the officer in a pleasant mood. Good luck. Depending on why you get pulled over, you just may need it.
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10 Comments
Post a Commentcops are dicks thats what they were called in the 20s as far as traffic offenses there job is to make there city money/make a case thats it
try driving the speed limit.
I Actually Agree 100% with this article! Mid 2008, I was driving a long stretch of the 101 along the ocean on the county border. I was pulled over clocked at 102 MPH. Hey, It was a brand new jag! Don't get me wrong as a snob... it's not paid for lol.... Anyway.... I knew I was speading, Saw the car parked and it was too late to even bother trying to slow... I simply began to signal over, braking steadily but not HARD... Sure enough the lights came on and I continued to the side of the road as he raced to me. When he pulled up behind me... I Shut off the car and threw the keys on the passenger seat, Left my headlights on and turned n my hazards, Turned on ALL interior lights (even the vanity mirror lights since it was DARK out) pulled out my License, Insurance and peeled the temp tag off the windshield. I placed all this on the passenger seat. The officer came to the passenger side (pulled on a freeway - so Passenger side) I was very polite. He asked if I knew how fast i was going bla b
what is this BS?! ITs like a guide to sucking the mans dick.
I love how I am polite and respectful to these cops and all i get in return is a speeding ticket for 5 over on an untravelled Iowa road.. 3 times i've been pulled over and never a warning! thanks for taking more money from me u.s. government.
NEVER speak to the cops. Cooperate fully by giving them your license, registration, and proof of insurance. You have no obligation to incriminate yourself or offer the police any additional information. You are being detained by law enforcement at that time and you DO NOT HAVE TO SAY A THING! Actually, there is a printed card you can obtain or print - I forgot where I saw it - that you can hand to a cop that tells them you intend to exercise these rights.
I'd have to say thats the dumbest article I've ever read. I hope those were sarcastic responses.
This is pretty sad that I have to ask permission to move. It seems like most of these articles are written by cops and won't really help you in a traffic stop at all, only safety. Worst of all, it makes no mention of citizens' rights. Sorry, but I will never sacrifice my rights for safety. Live free or die.
Thanks alot!!
Terrible, I was waiting for you to reveal you were joking all along....but it never happened.