gettin pulled over
Novice
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Goodyear, Arizona
There really is no good excuse. The best thing to do is to be friendly and pretend as if you were not intentionally speeding.
"I'm sorry, I'm just not sure how fast I was going...I was thinking about (someting) and mind wandered a bit."
The speedo bit might get you written up for an equipment violation.
"I'm sorry, I'm just not sure how fast I was going...I was thinking about (someting) and mind wandered a bit."
The speedo bit might get you written up for an equipment violation.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: southeast PA
Pretty sure they have heard all the excuses. I'm just honest, even admitting some fault (especially when it's obvious that I screwed up and he saw me). It usually doesn't work, but every now and then you get a break.
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 31
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From: FL (Native)
ya'll actually pull over?
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: 2000 Softail FXST
Being polite and friendly works with me ninety-nine percent of the time. I'm not big on writing tickets but if someone is hostile towards me or has a serious attitude problem they'll get a ticket every time.
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Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 47
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From: New Oxford, PA
Smile, tell the cop you were just being a bone head, ask him if he rides. If he doesn't, tell him what he's missing and how much fun it is to forget about a stressful job and just ride! Never argue, acknowlege whatever he says and change the subject.
20 years on the job...8 more to go until I can grow my beard and find a normal job. Bikers get the most breaks...attitudes get none...I'm doing a job....and not always enjoying it. It's nice to meet friendly people who understand that once in a while.
Last edited by smif; Oct 24, 2009 at 02:03 PM.