Originally Posted by
jriffe108
Most officers are decent guys, best advice, don't give them a reason to stop you. If you are stopped for a violation you know you are guilty of, just own up to it. You may get a citation or a warning, but arguing on the side of the road is the worst possible thing to do. I stop approximately 500 a month, 75% get a written warning. My decision is made before I speak to you or even see your face. I don't care about your driving record, my concern is the violation I observed only. You can't "sweet talk" your way out of a citation but you can damn sure talk your way into one. Here in South Texas, I allow driver's to run the engine for A/C, especially with kids or elderly in car. I ask riders to dismount and allow them to leave helmet on if they prefer. I take photos of the driver with my electronic Ticket writer. I WILL remember the person 9 months or a year later in court. Before court, I review the video from the stop, my personal notes, and picture of operator. Again, ride responsibly and safely and you won't draw attention to yourself. I use RADAR, LIDAR, and Pace for speed checking and all my tools are certified calibrated and my training records current.