Top 10 tips if you get pulled over

Top 10 tips if you get pulled over

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jamiehamy

360 posts

178 months

Monday 23rd August 2010
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Come on, we don't need a lesson on how to be cosy with the cops. In this day and age, the cops and the courts need as much revenue as possible.

Tip One - Whilst being pleasant don't be afraid to argue, question them on their methods and tell them why they can't possibly prove something and NEVER admit anything. If they are decent cops, then you've not burnt any bridges.

Tip Two - Know your Road Traffic Law and methods they can use to 'prove' something.

It's worked for me. Twice.


Rotor

299 posts

217 months

Sunday 5th September 2010
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But most of all do not hand over your keys

14-7

6,233 posts

193 months

Sunday 5th September 2010
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jamiehamy said:
Come on, we don't need a lesson on how to be cosy with the cops. In this day and age, the cops and the courts need as much revenue as possible.

Tip One - Whilst being pleasant don't be afraid to argue, question them on their methods and tell them why they can't possibly prove something and NEVER admit anything. If they are decent cops, then you've not burnt any bridges.

Tip Two - Know your Road Traffic Law and methods they can use to 'prove' something.

It's worked for me. Twice.
After reading your post I thought, "what a tit, if he wants to argue then expect the worst".

But thinking about it again I thought, "well if the copper has done their job properly they will quite happily explain things to you".

The best advice is be polite when stopped. Not an arrogant, condesending tosser.

erdnase

1,963 posts

203 months

Sunday 5th September 2010
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Rotor said:
But most of all do not hand over your keys
Assuming they're genuine cops, what's the reasoning behind this?

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

257 months

Sunday 5th September 2010
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I usually collapse on the ground, roll about moaning, point to my groin and keep muttering war wound...

They always let me go...

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

257 months

Sunday 5th September 2010
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erdnase said:
Rotor said:
But most of all do not hand over your keys
Assuming they're genuine cops, what's the reasoning behind this?
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=10&t=899019&mid=21451&nmt=Police%20crash%20car%20seized%20from%20drunk%20driver

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Bum, try this ---> http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by mybrainhurts on Monday 6th September 00:00

stitched

3,813 posts

175 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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14-7 said:
jamiehamy said:
Come on, we don't need a lesson on how to be cosy with the cops. In this day and age, the cops and the courts need as much revenue as possible.

Tip One - Whilst being pleasant don't be afraid to argue, question them on their methods and tell them why they can't possibly prove something and NEVER admit anything. If they are decent cops, then you've not burnt any bridges.

Tip Two - Know your Road Traffic Law and methods they can use to 'prove' something.

It's worked for me. Twice.
After reading your post I thought, "what a tit, if he wants to argue then expect the worst".

But thinking about it again I thought, "well if the copper has done their job properly they will quite happily explain things to you".

The best advice is be polite when stopping MOP. Not an arrogant, condesending tosser.
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Sorry I really couldn't help myself.

14-7

6,233 posts

193 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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stitched said:
Sorry I really couldn't help myself.
MOP?

stitched

3,813 posts

175 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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14-7 said:
stitched said:
Sorry I really couldn't help myself.
MOP?
Yep

14-7

6,233 posts

193 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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stitched said:
14-7 said:
stitched said:
Sorry I really couldn't help myself.
MOP?
Yep
Do expand?

What is a MOP? Apart form something I use to clean my floors?

stitched

3,813 posts

175 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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And I should add that in nearly 30 years of driving and plus that of living I have met only 2 BiB whose behavior and arrogance shamed the service. (IMHO)

stitched

3,813 posts

175 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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Ahh, make that 3.
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Member Of the Public.

14-7

6,233 posts

193 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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stitched said:
Ahh, make that 3.
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Member Of the Public.
Ahh. I'll remember the terminology for the future.

However from your post surely it applies both ways?

Unless you stand in the, "I pay your wages", side.

stitched

3,813 posts

175 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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14-7 said:
stitched said:
Ahh, make that 3.
biggrin
Member Of the Public.
Ahh. I'll remember the terminology for the future.

However from your post surely it applies both ways?

Unless you stand in the, "I pay your wages", side.
Of course I do!
So I'll expect nothing but servility from you in the future my good man.

will261058

1,115 posts

194 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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Its nothing to do with being told what to wear, that is obviously your choice once you have met the legal minimum ie a helmet. Its all to do with the image you project and whether or not it is going to effect your wallet. If you look like someone who doesnt give a fk you will get treated that way. The advice is all about increasing your chances of getting off with a bking.

mybrainhurts

90,809 posts

257 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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How effective is it to say....

fk right off, I pay your wages...

Will this work...?

dudleybloke

19,992 posts

188 months

Monday 6th September 2010
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just look then straight in the eyes and say 'you aint seen me,...right!'

if that doesn't work demand trial by combat and kick him in the nuts! smile