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      04-11-2012, 09:17 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by Dackelone View Post
when you get pulled over... ALWAYS break eye contact when you go looking for your wallet or car papers thru out your car!!
+ both hands on top of the steering wheel + explain what you intend to do with your hands to reduce the risk of unpleasant surprises for them ("my papers are in my pocket - may I take them ?");
+ courteous and respectful attitude: sincere answers ("I was speeding - stupid of me, Sir", no BS/lying ("Speeding ? No way !") and no threats ("You got no proof" - "I have a good lawyer");
+ redemption (including eyes regularly looking down).

So far always got away with "You seem to be an OK guy. This time, you'll get away with a warning". Not fooling them. Just a matter of respect. And yes, all encounters ended with a fine talk about fast cars. Lots of petrol heads amongst the road police.
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