What to do when getting pulled over

***HabeneroSI*** · 01-17-2008, 01:39 PM

I figured I would post this to save some people some headaches, money, and freedom...lol.

I think I heard it on the radio from a survey given to officers.

1. If you know you are busted, pull over IMMEDIATLY, even if you havent seen the blue lights yet. If he pulls out, save him the chase/catch up.

2. Pull as far off the road (TO THE RIGHT) as possible, do not stop in the emergency lane, go all the way into the grass. This gives them more room to speak with you on YOUR side of the vehicle and they can position their vehiclein a way to block other vehicles from hitting them. It also saves them from having to walk all the way around your vehicle into the grass. NEVER pull into the median or stop in front of a guard rail.

3. Immediately roll all of your windows down(ALL OF THEM) especially if they are tinted. They will know you are doing this for their benefit(personal safety,ease of mind).

4. Turn the vehicle off and keep your hands on the steering wheel and remain perfectly still until the officer requests your information. If you have passengers, tell them to place their hands in plain site(on their knees or the back of the front seat). If it is cold outside, you can ask the officer if he minds if you turn the heat on.

5. Be honest! If he asks you if you know why he pulled you over, tell him! Your honesty will be appreciated and often times rewarded with a warning or reduction. If you feel you have been wronged, DO NOT ARGUE, make excuses, or explain why he has made a mistake! This is NOT something any cop wants to hear. SAVE IT FOR COURT! Keep your calm, be respectful(yes sir, no sir, etc) and above all BE HONEST!

I can't tell you this will get you out of a ticket, but I can say you will probably asked what you do for a living (are you an officer) lol. It has happened to me a few times. If you have anything to add to this, post it and I will update this most. Hopefully I haven't made a repost, I did do a search.

P.S.

I am NOT a cop!

***carlo_amacio*** · 01-17-2008, 01:43 PM

i cuss

***WhiteSicivic06*** · 01-17-2008, 01:51 PM

I roll my windows down, keep my hands on the wheel and be honest. Everytime ive been pulled over I deserved it. I mean, all my cars scream pull me over!

***HabeneroSI*** · 01-17-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by carlo_amacio

i cuss

lol, under your breath when the cop is not standing there.. I hope... lol

***HabeneroSI*** · 01-17-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteSicivic06

I roll my windows down, keep my hands on the wheel and be honest. Everytime ive been pulled over I deserved it. I mean, all my cars scream pull me over!

I told my girlfriend that about my car and she disagreed. She says it screams "take me to jail".

Leonard1818 · 01-17-2008, 01:54 PM

lol nice reading that. I've NEVER gotten out of a ticket.

honda06si · 01-17-2008, 01:55 PM

ive also heard. turn the car off and put the keys on the dash

***HabeneroSI*** · 01-17-2008, 01:55 PM

I have been pulled over at least 100 times in my life and only recieved about 10 tickets.

***HabeneroSI*** · 01-17-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by honda06si

ive also heard. turn the car off and put the keys on the dash

lol, turning the car off is a good idea. If it is cold outside, you can ask the officer if he minds if you turn the heat on.

Putting the keys on the dash is a sign of a felon, as well as the passenger putting his hands on the dash. I wouldnt do that.

Edited first post

tarheelmedic83 · 01-17-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HabeneroSI

I have been pulled over at least 100 times in my life and only recieved about 10 tickets.

so it's a better than 90% fool proof plan huh?

maddhattery · 01-17-2008, 02:00 PM

just take the cop for a chase...lol not really...

***HabeneroSI*** · 01-17-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tarheelmedic83

so it's a better than 90% fool proof plan huh?

lol, most of it had to do with the gangster mobile I drove back in the day. 1981 cutlass, black on black with 5% tint and spoke wheels...lol. I am white, but I had a few black friends. Cops told us they thought we were drug dealers when we rode together...lol. It wasn't the black part, but it was the "black with white" part. Redneck town too.

***HabeneroSI*** · 01-17-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by maddhattery

just take the cop for a chase...lol not really...

The only thing that is good for is ratings on "Most shocking police videos" ...lol

***strutking*** · 01-17-2008, 02:05 PM

obey.

***HabeneroSI*** · 01-17-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by strutking

obey.

?...

maddhattery · 01-17-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HabeneroSI

The only thing that is good for is ratings on "Most shocking police videos" ...lol

lol yeah. sometimes in the back of my head i wonder what it would be like to be in a chase

***HabeneroSI*** · 01-17-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddhattery

lol yeah. sometimes in the back of my head i wonder what it would be like to be in a chase

Me too, then immediately following, I think about prison and the all you can eat "tossed salad" buffet with the side of extra large pork sausage suppositories.... Needless to say, I have NEVER ran...lol

osohormiguerro · 01-17-2008, 02:24 PM

dude, just be yourself.
the more nervous you get, the more nervous the cops get.

#1 thing, don't lie and waste a cops time.

splatterson · 01-17-2008, 03:02 PM

Just happened to me last night. At my buddy's house helping move a dresser, stayed to play some Xbox, and left his house around 11:30.

Got pulled over for 58 in a 45, turned on the interior lights, left the car running (it was 10 below in SE Denver last night) and was honest with him. He asked me if I had been drinking because of the bloodshot eyes, nope, playing xbox. Ran my plates and license, and just said to watch the speed. No ticket.

Be honest, be polite, and it will still depend on the cop sometimes.

***SiAzul*** · 01-17-2008, 03:08 PM

Ive always been honest and polite, hands on steering wheel and still never gotten out of a ticket.

01-17-2008, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
*HabeneroSI* Ivtec..do u? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: in the bushes Posts: 718 J iTrader: 0 / 0%	What to do when getting pulled over I figured I would post this to save some people some headaches, money, and freedom...lol. I think I heard it on the radio from a survey given to officers. 1. If you know you are busted, pull over IMMEDIATLY, even if you havent seen the blue lights yet. If he pulls out, save him the chase/catch up. 2. Pull as far off the road (TO THE RIGHT) as possible, do not stop in the emergency lane, go all the way into the grass. This gives them more room to speak with you on YOUR side of the vehicle and they can position their vehiclein a way to block other vehicles from hitting them. It also saves them from having to walk all the way around your vehicle into the grass. NEVER pull into the median or stop in front of a guard rail. 3. Immediately roll all of your windows down(ALL OF THEM) especially if they are tinted. They will know you are doing this for their benefit(personal safety,ease of mind). 4. Turn the vehicle off and keep your hands on the steering wheel and remain perfectly still until the officer requests your information. If you have passengers, tell them to place their hands in plain site(on their knees or the back of the front seat). If it is cold outside, you can ask the officer if he minds if you turn the heat on. 5. Be honest! If he asks you if you know why he pulled you over, tell him! Your honesty will be appreciated and often times rewarded with a warning or reduction. If you feel you have been wronged, DO NOT ARGUE, make excuses, or explain why he has made a mistake! This is NOT something any cop wants to hear. SAVE IT FOR COURT! Keep your calm, be respectful(yes sir, no sir, etc) and above all BE HONEST! I can't tell you this will get you out of a ticket, but I can say you will probably asked what you do for a living (are you an officer) lol. It has happened to me a few times. If you have anything to add to this, post it and I will update this most. Hopefully I haven't made a repost, I did do a search. P.S. I am NOT a cop! Last edited by HabeneroSI; 01-17-2008 at 01:58 PM.

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