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Texasmame:
Good input on this thread, er, except for Fredster's silly comment just prior to this. :lame:
Anyhow, best to just sit tight with both hands on the wheel. Shut the radio and car off, too. If he wants you to get certain paperwork or whatnot, do it once he asks.
Be polite and honest. The cop knows why he stopped you and also knows he can write you for it regardless of what you say or think. You telling him "it was yellow" or any other such bunk will very likely result in a ticket. Being honest and sincere may not. All depends on the cop and, more importantly, your attitude.
:cheers:
lloydcom:
Texasmame says it the best.
Cops are doing a job we wouldn't want to do. Putting your life on the line etc.
I would just be as cool as cucumber, unless you are in the UK, where if the cop is alone you can argue the fact, and it won't stand up in court as it is your word against his. Besides they are all unarmed and basically cool, and just give you a warning. Or nick you if you are drunk or violent.
Much different than if you managed to get stopped in Las Vegas. Whole different ball game there! Hands on the wheel and don't dare breathe!
My last ticket was 20 years ago, so I'm driving better - knock on wood.
shardian:
--- Quote from: lloydcom on December 08, 2006, 04:12:32 pm ---Texasmame says it the best.
Cops are doing a job we wouldn't want to do. Putting your life on the line etc.
I would just be as cool as cucumber, unless you are in the UK, where if the cop is alone you can argue the fact, and it won't stand up in court as it is your word against his. Besides they are all unarmed and basically cool, and just give you a warning. Or nick you if you are drunk or violent.
Much different than if you managed to get stopped in Las Vegas. Whole different ball game there! Hands on the wheel and don't dare breathe!
My last ticket was 20 years ago, so I'm driving better - knock on wood.
--- End quote ---
Timeout! Did you just say that cops in the UK do not carry weapons??
ChadTower:
Here in the US most criminals would laugh at mace/sticks.
lloydcom:
Oh yeah.
Not too funny when someone shoves a fully loaded shotgun to your face either. You get that treatment in the states you say Yes Sir and hope to crap he had his donut and coffee and a good nights sleep. In the UK its all about civility.
The gun and knife craze is happening over here. I feel kinda sorry for them. We just had a special officer (kind of a ride along - not a true cop) get knifed in the neck which nearly killed him while serving an eviction notice. Real scary :censored: down south in London.
They do have a trunchon, but thats for show as most don't know how to use it. Most you will get out of a British bobby is.. Stop...Stop...Please Stop!
They are awfully polite to you especially when the cuffs are on. I see it on TV here, never tried it on for size.
Give a Vegas cop a night stick and he will give you a first class show/beating....
Basically in the US you have a real deterrent. In the UK you have a chance to get a way.
The contrast is amazing.
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