Let the cop know you’re sorry – If you were speeding and a cop catches you, let him know you’re sorry. Just admit that you were wrong and that you didn’t mean to break the rules of driving.
Why were you speeding? – If you were speeding to go somewhere important like work, let the cop know. Just simply say something along the lines of “I’m sorry, I’m having a horrible day so far and I’m running late for work.” Let him know that speeding isn’t the way to solve the problem, but throw in how bad your day has been. We don’t mean to speed when we’re in a hurry it just comes naturally so let him know why you were going faster than usual.
Never argue with a cop – You want to make sure you never raise your voice or argue with a cop. They have pulled you over because you’ve done something wrong, not because they have. Accept the fact that you did wrong and just apologize. Arguing with a cop will only make things worse and you’ll be almost guaranteed a ticket.
New to the area? – If you haven’t driven the roads that you took to get to your destination let the cop know. Often when we’re driving on a newer road we don’t know the speeds and what the area is like. Apologize to the cop and just let them know that you’re new to the area. This is at least a good reason for why you were speeding.
How good is your driving record? – If your driving record is good let the cop know. Be sure to tell the cop that you don’t ever get pulled over and you don’t have any tickets (if you don’t). Once again, apologize and say I’m sorry I’m never usually in a hurry I’ve just had a bad morning.
Cops aren’t out to get you like you may think. Cops have bad days as well. Just explain the situation to the cop, say that you’re sorry by apologizing and that’s all you can do. No one likes to get a speeding ticket but everyone is bound to get one sometime.
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