Ten Tips To Avoid A Traffic Ticket

Oh-no! You probably shouldn't have done that. Here they come, creeping up on you and your heart starts pounding. They must be a foot off your bumper and the tension builds. And, then…

The lights are switched on.

Your heart sinks and the judgment has been made; you are getting pulled over.

Sound familiar? If so, read on because I have 10 tips that will either help you get out of a ticket or at least contribute to a lesser fine.

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LexSucks - 7/6/2009 4:15:09 PM

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LexSucks - 7/6/2009 4:15:50 PM

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Why cant I post?

0to60 - 7/7/2009 10:34:02 AM

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For you, that may be a good thing! lol, joking...

ThierryHenry14 - 7/7/2009 12:27:54 AM

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I think they forgot one...

How about... Don't get caught!!!!!

lexworld - 7/7/2009 12:59:36 AM

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How about practicing being a good, considerate, courteous and defensive driver.

lexworld - 7/7/2009 1:00:37 AM

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How about being a good, courteous, considerate and defensive driver.

t_bone - 7/7/2009 10:00:43 AM

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How about a real version? Guess what, if they've pulled you over it is too late!

1. If you're tired and can't pay eagle-eyed attention to the road, set cruise control for an actual 7-8 MPH over the limit.
2. Always slow down for right-hand sweepers
3. Watch for highway overpasses
4. Be aware of light planes and helicopters
5. Aways stay in the right lane when possible
6. In traffic, don't be the fastest car
7. Be as aware of what is behind you are what is in front of you. I've had situations where I was way over but because I was the first to slow and pull over a lane to let a cop by, they picked a slower person in front who was clueless about them being there.
8. Make sure you know the different types of vehicles cops use and can identify the grills.
9. Choose long uphill sections to explore the limits of your car, just make sure you cut to below 90 mph when rounding the top.
10. Stay alert at all times.

0to60 - 7/7/2009 10:35:43 AM

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Better list! Thanks!

Agent00R - 7/7/2009 11:05:35 AM

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Had I been writing about how to avoid getting pulled over, that would have been a better list.

However, that's not what I was talking about.

2ndbimmer - 7/7/2009 10:44:44 AM

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Don't speed on routes you are not familiar with. On my daily route, I know exactly where the cops hide.
Especially don't push your luck at the end of the month and during holiday weekends. More cops out to fill quotas and get the idiots who only drink during the holidays and do not know their limits.
If you are scared of a ticket, never drive in the left lane because I want you out of my way!

sold2early - 7/7/2009 12:53:22 PM

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Good points. It also helps to have an open box of donuts sitting on the passenger seat.

commander104 - 7/7/2009 6:17:26 PM

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speedtraphunter.net, check out his youtube page. basically get a quality radar detector, laser jammer and use common sense-keep your eyes on the road ahead of you. It never ceases to amaze how many people do not look down the road while driving, I'll see the cop there long before everybody who puts on the brakes when they're right on top of him.

t_bone - 7/7/2009 8:04:24 PM

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"It never ceases to amaze how many people do not look down the road while driving" - well said.

theman440 - 7/8/2009 1:40:31 AM

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It's easy, be smart.