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Even a simple traffic stop should make one cautious of what they say. E.g., when the cop says "What's your hurry?", and you say something trying to excuse your

Even a simple traffic stop should make one cautious of what they say. E.g., when the cop says "What's your hurry?", and you say something trying to excuse your behavior, such as "I really have to go to the bathroom, sir!", you have just admitted guilt, and they will note that on the ticket and use it against you in court. I'm not saying to tell them "Sorry, I don't talk to cops", but rather don't admit to anything. Say something like, "I'm in no hurry, sir. How's your day going?". Then just take your ticket, and take your chances in court.

MaxikCZ 5y ago
After some time educating myself on this manner, I ran into police while (maybe) speeding. I hit brakes as soon as I spot them to get on speed limit, and as I passed them they started to follow, stopping me shortly after. The conversation went exactly like parent comment describes: "You must be in a hurry when you drive so fast". I, knowing they probably have no proof of my speeding, responded with "Well, I drive a car", intentionally evading anything incriminating. They tried again a few times with "You drive always this fast?" And "Well you must have driven fast, since we saw you breaking hard when you saw us", to both of which I replied with a smile and "I drive a car". After roughly three times I told them I drive a car, it seemed they got the hint they aint gonna get anything on me, so they gave me 10$ fine for my two weeks expired driving licence (I had no idea), for which I thanked them for letting me know. Funny thing is, they tested me for alcohol, but regarding drug test they told they wont test me as they think I am not a drug user. That surprised me, as my two stops before I was tested for drugs. I account that to my confidence (and good mood thanks to it) during this last encounter, as the two before happened before I educated myself and was nervous. Tldr: educate yourself to the point of being confident during traffic stop and it might go much smoother

MaxikCZ 5y ago

After some time educating myself on this manner, I ran into police while (maybe) speeding. I hit brakes as soon as I spot them to get on speed limit, and as I passed them they started to follow, stopping me shortly after. The conversation went exactly like parent comment describes: "You must be in a hurry when you drive so fast". I, knowing they probably have no proof of my speeding, responded with "Well, I drive a car", intentionally evading anything incriminating. They tried again a few times with "You drive always this fast?" And "Well you must have driven fast, since we saw you breaking hard when you saw us", to both of which I replied with a smile and "I drive a car". After roughly three times I told them I drive a car, it seemed they got the hint they aint gonna get anything on me, so they gave me 10$ fine for my two weeks expired driving licence (I had no idea), for which I thanked them for letting me know. Funny thing is, they tested me for alcohol, but regarding drug test they told they wont test me as they think I am not a drug user. That surprised me, as my two stops before I was tested for drugs. I account that to my confidence (and good mood thanks to it) during this last encounter, as the two before happened before I educated myself and was nervous. Tldr: educate yourself to the point of being confident during traffic stop and it might go much smoother