What To Do And Not To Do When Pulled Over For Speeding
Whenever you get pulled over by an officer of the law, that’s when the evidence for or against you begins. If it’s for a traffic violation like speeding, there are things that you can do to basically eliminate your chances of ever succeeding at fighting the speeding ticket in court. When you are pulled over for speeding, follow these tips.
Initially the goal is to get rid of the officer’s fears. The cop has no idea who you are or what you are doing. They don’t know if you are nice or if you have a gun and are going to shoot them. There is an element of fear on their part. As they approach the car even if you haven’t found your license and registration it’s best to keep your hands visible on the steering wheel. If you are digging around your car, they might think you are getting a weapon. If they feel safe, they will be much calmer.
Don’t be rude or arrogant. Saying things like, “I’m going to take this to court,” or “Who do you think you are?” is not going to help you at all. He or she will find you extremely rude and may in fact hope to see you in court so the officer can see that you get a ticket. Being rude also increases the chances that you will get a ticket as opposed to a warning.
The biggest thing you should watch out for is admitting to the guilt of speeding. You do not have to admit to speeding and do not have to give an excuse as to why you were speeding. This is self incrimination which you never have to legally do. If you give an excuse as to why you were speeding, then the officer can bring this up in court telling the judge that you admitted to the crime therefore should be found guilty. If you are planning on fighting the speeding ticket in court, do not make this mistake.
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