Almost got pulled over for the first time..

"N/A POWAAAHH" (subarulove)
11/14/2013 at 14:18 • Filed to: None

..since I got my driver's license on my 16th birthday. I was going down a road called Steeles, which has a posted speed limit of 80kmh, I was going about 90-ish. However, a guy in the left lane passed me going about 15-20kmh faster, just as the cop came into view. Any tips on what to do when I eventually get pulled over?

DISCUSSION (30)

CalzoneGolem > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:20

Just be calm and respectful with the cop.

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:21

GTFO before he gets your plate number. Good luck!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:22

Be polite. Being an asshole when you get pulled over is the best way to get a ticket.

Also, never admit anything. The nervous types get pulled over and the "Do you know what I stopped you for" happens and they go, "well I rolled that stop sign, didn't use my turn signal 4 times, and was going 17 over" Cop thinks "NICE! I only saw him miss the stop sign!"

Brian, The Life of > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:24

"Yes, sir"

"No, sir"

And for God's sake, don't make any excuses ... they've heard them all and have a canned reply that will make you regret offering it up in the first place.

MrCrash > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:34

Pro tip: Do NOT remove your pants or refer to your genitals as a concealed weapon.

Bullitt Ride > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:34

So now I know that you likely live somewhere between Milton and Scarborough (which is most of southern Ontario lol)... since Steeles is such a long ass road... but my guess is you were somewhere between Milton and Brampton?

Sn210 > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:36

Leave your seatbelt on. Last time I got pulled over, I took mine off so I could reach into my glove box to get all my paperwork ready for the officer before he got to my window; trying to be polite. He let me off with a warning but wrote me a $25 ticket for not wearing my seatbelt. I didn't argue with him because it was better than a $200 ticket. (Your local laws may vary)

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > MrCrash
11/14/2013 at 14:37

Well, it IS bad joke thursday isn't it.

davedave1111 > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:37

Don't say 'I thought you only did this to black people'.

horspowr1001 > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:37

Reposition the dead hooker so it looks like she's just sleeping.

Aaron Brown > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:42

I Keep my hands on the steering wheel until the cop approaches my window and asks for my documentation. Don't be nervous. Give simple answers and be polite.

Gamecat235 > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 14:51

Stop speeding?

CalzoneGolem > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/14/2013 at 14:58

It is sage advice any day of the week I'd say.

N/A POWAAAHH > davedave1111
11/14/2013 at 15:09

Haha won't work, I'm part black

N/A POWAAAHH > Gamecat235
11/14/2013 at 15:10

if I went any slower, it'd be considered holding back traffic around here

N/A POWAAAHH > MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
11/14/2013 at 15:11

n/a subies aren't fast enough!

N/A POWAAAHH > Bullitt Ride
11/14/2013 at 15:12

jeez, do you work for the nsa or something? stop watching me!

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 15:14

Not with that attitude!

Gamecat235 > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 15:16

Yeah, it's the same way around here as well. I end up driving a few MPH over on most roads just to maintain the same speed as the rest of traffic. But I'm always aware that I'm technically speeding.

Best advice was already given. Be very respectful, use the proper "sir" or "ma'am" attached to simple sentences like "yes sir" or "no sir" or "I was not aware of that sir, thank you". Keep your hands in sight at all times (both on wheel or both hanging slightly out window). It makes the process easier for everyone and it has the advantage of making the cop feel slightly more at ease.

Bullitt Ride > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 15:25

I've driven down the road before ... I know where it is, and where the speed limits are 80km/h lol

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 15:25

Follow up to my other advice (didn't want it to get lost by doing an edit or replying to myself).

I always say where I'm reaching if I have to conceal my hand. "Can I have your license" "Sure, it's in my wallet in my front pocket".

Over the top - probably, lets the cop know what I'm reaching for and why, can't hurt.

My sister is a Sheriff's Deputy by the way, this advice is all from her that I've received over time.

lucky's pepper > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 15:30

The polite and respectful answers you've already gotten are spot on. The person with the badge may have already made up his or her mind as to whether or not they're going to write a ticket before he or she speaks to you. But if they haven't, being rude will probably seal the deal.

N/A POWAAAHH > Bullitt Ride
11/14/2013 at 15:39

haha I assumed so

Moves-Like-Senna > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/14/2013 at 15:49

Best serious answer here. I've been pulled over at least a dozen times and doing this I've never gotten a ticket.

EDIT: I'd like to add the never admitting part is very important. I've had a few cops try and make me admit that I was speeding without actually catching me on their radar gun (which they weren't using).

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Moves-Like-Senna
11/14/2013 at 15:57

Bwahaha, they CAN be sneaky!

My sister told me this a long time ago. As I said in a different response, she's a Sheriff's Deputy, so a good source!

I had a cop follow me for about 3 miles one time before finally turning on his lights (I knew he was going to as soon as he pulled out behind me). He was waiting for me to do something/not notice he was back there. He got up to the window and I seriously had no idea why he stopped me.

Followed me for 3ish miles to give me a warning for my license plate late being out. Someone was fishing for real tickets when he pulled out behind me.

Meatcoma > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 16:05

I would definitely start yelling at him about quotas and THE MAN and other things. Then when he asks you to step out of your car, start crying.

Because I love watching videos of that kind of shit.

WhiskeyGolf > N/A POWAAAHH
11/14/2013 at 16:11

Not admitting anything is good, but it's fine line between that and honesty. I was pulled over once, and was given a warning, I think because I was basically pulled over when the cherries came on, and I had my paperwork ready for him. I didn't have to say anything, but I'm pretty sure he knew that I knew.

Moves-Like-Senna > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/14/2013 at 16:51

Hahahaha, I hate it when that happens! I've actually pulled over after about a mile since it was just us too. The officer hadn't turned on her lights but I pulled over assuming she was fishing and I was right.

The worst pullover I had was in the States (I'm Canadian). I was on the freeway going just a tad slower than traffic speeding. Next thing I know there's lights in my rear so I start to pull over to give space. They ended up pulling me over. The officer asked why I got pulled over and I said "because I don't have a gun under my seat? Gotta love us Canadians".

It was the only time I'd been an asshole to a cop (I was 16) and the cop was peeved. He was fishing but had nothing on me so I was let go with a "warning".

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Moves-Like-Senna
11/14/2013 at 16:58

I was 18 at the time of the above fishing story and driving the below truck. My mom always told me that giant chevy sign was a bullseye for cops, just pissed me off that while going exactly the speed limit when I passed him he came after me. He was in a good sneaky spot too so I had no idea he was there, but they had a tendency to be there. I behaved myself on a hunch and it paid off. Turned out the guy new my dad, I told him I'd go to my dad's shop and fix the light the next day when he was open...and I did.

It had the standard "BLAZER" tire cover, and didn't have the blue line yet. Blue line he probably would have just stopped following in some areas.

Kinja'd!!!

GreenN_Gold > N/A POWAAAHH
11/19/2013 at 17:43

If you have passengers, Chinese fire drill, everyone denies being the driver.

If you are alone, deniability becomes increasingly difficult. You could claim it's a driverless google car.