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If you are pulled over for speeding then you are *MUCH* more likely to get 'let off' if you are pulled over by a NORMAL Police officer (black hat, black uniform) than by a TRAFFIC officer (yellow jacket).

It's a traffic officer's JOB to catch you, where as it can be an inconvenience for a normal Police officer to actually go through the hassle of prosecuting you.

Also, it's highly unlikely that a normal officer (as opposed to a Traffic officer) will be able to make a case against you if you are armed with the information in this course...

If a Traffic officer has evidence against you (note: not necessarily *enough* evidence for a conviction), then they WILL attempt to fine / prosecute you.

The situation with an ordinary Police officer is less clear cut. Often, if you are particularly courteous and try to strike up a friendly banter with a normal officer, they will give you a 'slap on the wrist' and send you on your way.

It's extremely important to remember to distinguish between the two types of Police Officer when you are pulled over so that you're able to plan your attack. If you are pulled by a Traffic officer, then don't concede anything, otherwise this evidence will be recorded ...and damning.

If you want to avoid annoying them by not answering their leading questions then you can politely but firmly say:

"I am very sorry officer but I have always been advised by my solicitor not to say anything in a situation like this in case I inadvertently incriminate myself".

On the other hand, if it's a normal (non-Traffic) officer who pulls you up, DriveProtect Members have often said that by being friendly and respectful of the officer's authority, egos are boosted to the point where the officer feels they have done their service, and they let you on your way.

A good line for normal officers is always:

"Oh, I'm really sorry Officer, my attention must have slipped, I really didn't realise I was doing that!"

...or words to that effect. You're not exactly conceding that you were speeding (in case it goes to court), but at the same time you're hinting that they are completely right to have pulled you over, and that you acknowledge your mistake and their authority over you.

Everyone loves an ego boost and a bit of friendly banter -- especially the Police who may well be used to dealing with young hoodlums throwing shopping trolleys in to oncoming traffic and then shouting "catch me if you can, copper!" as they speed off on their BMX

Thank you Simon, that was very kind of you. By the way what are you doing tonight.

working, why ?

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Everyone loves an ego boost and a bit of friendly banter

What a crock of Poo !!

If they want to do you they will, and I have been let off by traffic cops more times than I've been done. If they're in the mood, they'll do you whatever, and if they can't get you for speed they'll find something else - like number plates, eh Layne?

Or Trials bikes or CG125's or... eh Moose!

memory lane you two ?

I got sent that on an email from some company called driveprotect. Thought it might raise a smile.

Its a bit to late for Gav

Wot




he's in bed already

todays helpful hint

I hope you enjoyed Tip #1 yesterday - I've got a really quick tip for you today:

All "speed pacing" police cars MUST have their Speedo's tested and certified. However, typically ONLY traffic police cars actually have this procedure done.

If you are stopped by a NON-traffic officer, and told that he/she followed you, and that you were speeding, *politely* (see yesterdays email) ask as a matter of course when their Speedo was last calibrated. *It is likely the officer will let you go* when you ask this question since normal police (Beat) cars usually don't have certified Speedo's; theirs is the same as yours and mine!

Again, make sure you ask them this POLITELY otherwise they may well pursue you out of spite.

Core! There's a lot to remember. Could you collate this together and print it out on a sheet that will fit on my tank. So I have a crib sheet to refer to the next time they catch, sorry stop me. Oh and if it could be petrol and water proof too, would be nice.

hows about a HUD unit for your visor ?

Now you’re being stupid.




How’s that going to work.




When they ask you to take off your helmet.

say it's a religious thing and against your beliefs to remove it.


Failing that you have a phobia of wide open spaces so if forced to remove your helmet you could well have a fit, spaz out and then have to claim damages

Perhaps we should all just act like the Stig, looking at them with a blank expression and give them a card with your text on it.




If you could try it first so we know it works.