Speeding Tickets - Part 2
Most people at some point in their life will be given speeding tickets.
The first time you get pulled over can be an interesting situation, as most people are unsure what to do.
Some people get angry and raise their voices thinking if they argue their point they will be let off, but this is never a good idea.
Some police officers are very calm and professional while others are unpleasant and mean when issuing speeding tickets, but either way it is best to act calm and polite to them to avoid any more possible tickets.
Things to do when receiving speeding tickets.
Pull over at the first possible safe time after noticing the police officer is pulling you over.
Always merge onto the right shoulder when possible to avoid blocking traffic.
If for any reason you delay pulling over, it is recommended you apologize to the officer for the delay.
Stay seated in your car as all officers fear for their safety as would prefer you remain seated in your car at all times until the speeding tickets are issued.
It is also recommended you keep your seatbelt on to avoid the office noticing you without it on and possibly issuing you another ticket for driving without a seatbelt.
Turn off your engine once you pull over.
You don't want to give the police officer any suspicion that you may try to leave the scene at any point during him issuing your speeding tickets.
Reduce access noise in any way possible.
Do things like turning your radio off or telling anyone else in the car to keep any chatter to a minimum.
Avoid anything that would be seen as a threat, like reaching for objects within the car.
If you must retrieve an item like your license from your wallet or your ownership from your glove box, it is best to let the police officer know first before doing so.
You don't want the officer to believe you may be reaching for a weapon and act as if threatened.
Be polite and nice to the officer, as acting rude will make it much more likely to receive speeding tickets instead of a warning.
Acting rude may also make the office more likely to look for and find other violations to give you tickets for and in most cases will give you the maximum penalty for the speeding tickets you already received.
The office can also make a note on speeding tickets, making it harder for you to reduce or remove the tickets in court.
Never argue with a police officer even if he is in the wrong.
If you receive speeding tickets for a higher speed than you were going, do not argue with the officer.
Instead use words that do not admit guilt but also to not start an argument like "I don't believe so" and "I am unsure of that".
The first words out of most officer's mouths that are pulling you over for speeding tickets will be "Do you know why I pulled you over".
In most cases it is better to tell the truth and admit you know why you were pulled over, unless you are actually unsure.
It is a bad idea to deny knowing why you were pulled over when you were doing 80 in a 40 zone, although if you honestly are not sure why you were pulled over do not try to guess, as each guess you say could be enough basis for another ticket.
Another common question is "Do you have any idea how fast you were going".
Keep in mind most officers asking this question know exactly how fast you were going and are testing whether or not you will try to lie in any way.
Be careful when answering this question as it can be seen as an admission of guilt, which can make it very hard to fight speeding tickets in court.
The first time you get pulled over can be an interesting situation, as most people are unsure what to do.
Some people get angry and raise their voices thinking if they argue their point they will be let off, but this is never a good idea.
Some police officers are very calm and professional while others are unpleasant and mean when issuing speeding tickets, but either way it is best to act calm and polite to them to avoid any more possible tickets.
Things to do when receiving speeding tickets.
Pull over at the first possible safe time after noticing the police officer is pulling you over.
Always merge onto the right shoulder when possible to avoid blocking traffic.
If for any reason you delay pulling over, it is recommended you apologize to the officer for the delay.
Stay seated in your car as all officers fear for their safety as would prefer you remain seated in your car at all times until the speeding tickets are issued.
It is also recommended you keep your seatbelt on to avoid the office noticing you without it on and possibly issuing you another ticket for driving without a seatbelt.
Turn off your engine once you pull over.
You don't want to give the police officer any suspicion that you may try to leave the scene at any point during him issuing your speeding tickets.
Reduce access noise in any way possible.
Do things like turning your radio off or telling anyone else in the car to keep any chatter to a minimum.
Avoid anything that would be seen as a threat, like reaching for objects within the car.
If you must retrieve an item like your license from your wallet or your ownership from your glove box, it is best to let the police officer know first before doing so.
You don't want the officer to believe you may be reaching for a weapon and act as if threatened.
Be polite and nice to the officer, as acting rude will make it much more likely to receive speeding tickets instead of a warning.
Acting rude may also make the office more likely to look for and find other violations to give you tickets for and in most cases will give you the maximum penalty for the speeding tickets you already received.
The office can also make a note on speeding tickets, making it harder for you to reduce or remove the tickets in court.
Never argue with a police officer even if he is in the wrong.
If you receive speeding tickets for a higher speed than you were going, do not argue with the officer.
Instead use words that do not admit guilt but also to not start an argument like "I don't believe so" and "I am unsure of that".
The first words out of most officer's mouths that are pulling you over for speeding tickets will be "Do you know why I pulled you over".
In most cases it is better to tell the truth and admit you know why you were pulled over, unless you are actually unsure.
It is a bad idea to deny knowing why you were pulled over when you were doing 80 in a 40 zone, although if you honestly are not sure why you were pulled over do not try to guess, as each guess you say could be enough basis for another ticket.
Another common question is "Do you have any idea how fast you were going".
Keep in mind most officers asking this question know exactly how fast you were going and are testing whether or not you will try to lie in any way.
Be careful when answering this question as it can be seen as an admission of guilt, which can make it very hard to fight speeding tickets in court.
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