Hi folks. I have been PM'd on the issue of traffic tickets. I cannot help with any tickets one may have received, but can offer some advice on not getting one. Any ticket given is at the officers discretion. Here is some info you may or may not know regarding traffic stops and what is involved.
1. Upon initiating a traffic stop, an officer may develop a spike in adrenalin, thus raising his awareness and perception.
2. Try and have your vehicle pulled over and completely stopped ( if safe to do so ) within 45 seconds. Any longer may raise suspicion.
3. Turning off the vehicle ( not mandatory ) and putting on your hazards can help relax the stopping officer.
4. Keep all occupant body language to a minimal. ( Don't reach for paperwork etc until requested by officer )
5. The officer WILL ASSESS your sobriety through dialogue, smell and your alertness.
6. Be polite and respectful. ( Most officers will give you the same form of respect and politeness )
7.Don't smoke marijuana. Even the best air freshners will not mask that smell. That can be a grounds for suspicion and a search of your vehicle.
8. YOU were pulled over for a reason. All officers take into account the type of offense, The time of day, Traffic conditions and weather conditions.
9. Your DMV will be run. If you have no warrants or past/unpaid convictions the stopping officer may only issue a warning. This happens frequently to drivers with a relatively clean driving record. Unless of course you are doing MACH CHICKEN on the highway or are reckless/imprudent.
I hope this info can be of some help to anyone who may be pulled over in the future and want to avoid a ticket. The more pleasant the stop for the officer.... The less likelihood of a ticket. ( In my opinion )
1. Upon initiating a traffic stop, an officer may develop a spike in adrenalin, thus raising his awareness and perception.
2. Try and have your vehicle pulled over and completely stopped ( if safe to do so ) within 45 seconds. Any longer may raise suspicion.
3. Turning off the vehicle ( not mandatory ) and putting on your hazards can help relax the stopping officer.
4. Keep all occupant body language to a minimal. ( Don't reach for paperwork etc until requested by officer )
5. The officer WILL ASSESS your sobriety through dialogue, smell and your alertness.
6. Be polite and respectful. ( Most officers will give you the same form of respect and politeness )
7.Don't smoke marijuana. Even the best air freshners will not mask that smell. That can be a grounds for suspicion and a search of your vehicle.
8. YOU were pulled over for a reason. All officers take into account the type of offense, The time of day, Traffic conditions and weather conditions.
9. Your DMV will be run. If you have no warrants or past/unpaid convictions the stopping officer may only issue a warning. This happens frequently to drivers with a relatively clean driving record. Unless of course you are doing MACH CHICKEN on the highway or are reckless/imprudent.
I hope this info can be of some help to anyone who may be pulled over in the future and want to avoid a ticket. The more pleasant the stop for the officer.... The less likelihood of a ticket. ( In my opinion )
