You guys might have me all wrong here. I think 90% of my posts in this have all said something to the effect of “be polite” and “kill them with kindness.”
When I’m pulled over, ill use speeding for the example, most of the time in my experiences the cop will ask “do you know how fast you were going?” Which in most cases people tend to say a lesser speed trying to play down the situation. If you’re on a 35mph back road doing 50mph and the cop pulls you over based on judgment of speed and not by radar, when he asks you do you know how fast you were going? Any response over 35mph is complete admission of guilt and they can lawfully ticket you for it. It will also be on the supporting deposition that the driver of the vehicle admitted to that specific speed. Just to me that’s like being stuck in a hole and asking for a shovel.
I’m always polite to cops but there’s just no reason to admit guilt that can be used against you in court, when you can choose your words wisely and not incriminate yourself while not being a dick.
In no way shape or form do I condone being rude or disrespectful to an officer. I dated a female cop as well and also have many childhood friends that are now either on their way to becoming one or already are.
This thread wasn’t made to be anti cop either, I’m just trying to show people information that may benefit them if they don’t already know how the system works.
hell yeah man i def agree like if he didnt clock you with the radar gun and just thought you were going fast if you admit to going over the speed limit thats just dumb i know exactly what your trying to say dont admit shit let him tell you what he pulled you over for