Got pulled over for Speeding

[alarmguy]

One piece of technology has worked for me and saved me hundreds of dollars in insurance.
I pulled out of my community onto a rural road. Driving my wife's 2025 Equinox which still surprises me for such a reasonable cost. That stupid turbo.. *LOL*

Anyway, not paying attention to the speedometer. I drove about 1/4 mile and there it was. DARN IT, I knew I was nailed. A jet black mustang sitting in the weeds on the other side of the road.
I took my foot off the gas petal, looked in the rear view mirror and saw the mustang making a u-turn to head in my direction. Crap. Blue lights lit up.

Pulled to the side, I ALWAYS have the utmost respect for police officers and I think it shows. To keep this post short, I explained why and what I was doing and NOT making excuses. I told him I was NOT looking at how fast I was going and my wife car accelerates so nice and smooth so I knew I was going fast but not how fast. He asked me if I knew the speed limit. I said 45 mph? He said yes.

License and registration please. Being I have had CWP's (but did not have a gun with me) I always tell a police officer what I am doing. Told him I am reaching in my back pocket for my wallet, he said that's fine. Got the license, then told him I am going to open the glove compartment for my registration. He answered that is fine.

I asked how fast I was going, he answered 61 mph. I was like darn it! *LOL* I went on how I was rushing, should have been paying attention, etc etc trying to get to an eye DR appt that I missed yesterday after getting stuck in traffic but still not an excuse, just why I was not paying attention.

Told me to wait there and went back to his car. He came back a short while later, fingers crossed, there it was, an official computer generated peace of paper with my personal information on it and my vehicle.
It was a written WARNING. No ticket, doesnt get reported. He explained many complaints on the roadway there about speeders. Said to please remember this and slow down. There is no charge and not reported to insurance but it is on their record if I get stopped again. I agreed over and over and thanked him so much.

Then, guess what? he extended his hand and we shook hands. Nicest guy as most officers are if you talk and treat them like the people that they are, doing their jobs that we pay them to do. Even as a teenager, you talk to them honestly and respectfully after all the crap they put up throughout the day you might actually get a break. Most of all stop making stupid excuses all the time or being obnoxious.

 

[buster]

From 2000-2010 I had quite a few speeding tickets. Last ticket I had was 2015. I've never had an issue with cops. I'm pro police in general so....yeah some aren't always pleasant but I always consider what they're dealing with. One of my family members was a Philly cop. The stories.....

My tickets were always in small towns. I'd drive for 80mph on a highway for an hour, get off at an exit and next thing you know it's a 25mph zone with a cop sitting there.

 

[alarmguy]

From 2000-2010 I had quite a few speeding tickets. Last ticket I had was 2015. I've never had an issue with cops. I'm pro police in general so....yeah some aren't always pleasant but I always consider what they're dealing with. One of my family members was a Philly cop. The stories.....

My tickets were always in small towns. I'd drive for 80mph on a highway for an hour, get off at an exit and next thing you know it's a 25mph zone with a cop sitting there.

Yeah, I KNOW, its rough when you are used to the interstates and then get off on local roads. Our last home was less than 2 miles from I26 in SC
EVERYPLACE we went we jumped on the interstate and the speed limit there at the time was 70 mph which mean't you did 77 to 83
More so on my motorcycle, 80 to 83 was my standard on cruise control.
Then you get off the exit ramp and it's hard to remember to slow down.

 

[GON]

Awesome the interaction was professional. What I liked best about your post is the "why". You were pulled over because of a safety concern. Explained the why, and likely result is better awareness to promote a safe driving environment in your community.

In some places, LE is under pressure to write XX tickets, sometimes intense pressure. That is where outcomes from being pulled over may not be about safety, and tickets are issued regardless of the holistic reason for the moving violation.

 

[Pew]

Pulled over for speeding?!?!

 

[walterjay]

I always treat police with due respect. They have a tough job. In all my years I only had one negative experience with a PA State Trooper. He had a really bad attitude almost as if he was looking for a fight. I guess everyone has a bad day.

 

[PontiacHO]

Here’s my annoyance with these speed set ups….
You’re going to work, appointment, taking kids somewhere, and on and on…the police will jack you up for speeding. One the other hand a vehicle can have a fake paper tag, no tag, expired tag, stolen tag, no tail lights etc, bumper covers dragging, and - or music so loud with car holding more passengers than seatbelts and they won’t dare pull that over. In most cities, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh just to name a few in North Carolina, the law enforcement agencies are not ticketing-stopping the above mentioned infractions. It was agreed in these areas that these stops are nothing more than “profiling “. Put whatever adjective-description in front of profiling. But don’t speed going to work to earn a paycheck that is taxed to pay the agency’s salaries…

 

[JeffKeryk]

Well done @alarmguy. I bet you will be more mindful of your speed on that road going forward. Win-win!

 

[Chris142]

Police dont have time to mess with speeders or red light runners here.

Too busy chasing down some 14 yr old kid on a dirtbike miles from anywhere in the desert.

 

[Adkcedarman]

One piece of technology has worked for me and saved me hundreds of dollars in insurance.
I pulled out of my community onto a rural road. Driving my wife's 2025 Equinox which still surprises me for such a reasonable cost. That stupid turbo.. *LOL*

Anyway, not paying attention to the speedometer. I drove about 1/4 mile and there it was. DARN IT, I knew I was nailed. A jet black mustang sitting in the weeds on the other side of the road.
I took my foot off the gas petal, looked in the rear view mirror and saw the mustang making a u-turn to head in my direction. Crap. Blue lights lit up.

Pulled to the side, I ALWAYS have the utmost respect for police officers and I think it shows. To keep this post short, I explained why and what I was doing and NOT making excuses. I told him I was NOT looking at how fast I was going and my wife car accelerates so nice and smooth so I knew I was going fast but not how fast. He asked me if I knew the speed limit. I said 45 mph? He said yes.

License and registration please. Being I have had CWP's (but did not have a gun with me) I always tell a police officer what I am doing. Told him I am reaching in my back pocket for my wallet, he said that's fine. Got the license, then told him I am going to open the glove compartment for my registration. He answered that is fine.

I asked how fast I was going, he answered 61 mph. I was like darn it! *LOL* I went on how I was rushing, should have been paying attention, etc etc trying to get to an eye DR appt that I missed yesterday after getting stuck in traffic but still not an excuse, just why I was not paying attention.

Told me to wait there and went back to his car. He came back a short while later, fingers crossed, there it was, an official computer generated peace of paper with my personal information on it and my vehicle.
It was a written WARNING. No ticket, doesnt get reported. He explained many complaints on the roadway there about speeders. Said to please remember this and slow down. There is no charge and not reported to insurance but it is on their record if I get stopped again. I agreed over and over and thanked him so much.

Then, guess what? he extended his hand and we shook hands. Nicest guy as most officers are if you talk and treat them like the people that they are, doing their jobs that we pay them to do. Even as a teenager, you talk to them honestly and respectfully after all the crap they put up throughout the day you might actually get a break. Most of all stop making stupid excuses all the time or being obnoxious.

Thank you for this testimonial. As a third generation law-enforcement officer myself, I would simply add to concur with how you handled your situation:

Always comply.

Yes people have bad days. Yes there are “bad officers” who do not have the public’s best interest in mind.

No one has ever successfully had a better experience by fighting, arguing or being disrespectful or “claiming their rights” instead of simply complying, and then making their case in court if necessary. I’ve never in all of my years in law-enforcement or my father or grandfather’s or uncles in local, state, or federal service have known an officer who wanted to make someone’s day miserable. We are all just men in blue trying to get through our shift and get home to our families while still prioritizing keeping you and yours safe. Show some respect, be polite, do as you’re told, and have a nice day.

 

[Mr.GTRSpecV]

One piece of technology has worked for me and saved me hundreds of dollars in insurance.
I pulled out of my community onto a rural road. Driving my wife's 2025 Equinox which still surprises me for such a reasonable cost. That stupid turbo.. *LOL*

Anyway, not paying attention to the speedometer. I drove about 1/4 mile and there it was. DARN IT, I knew I was nailed. A jet black mustang sitting in the weeds on the other side of the road.

That feeling when your heart stops and your pupils dilate. Have felt it a few too many times.

I took my foot off the gas petal, looked in the rear view mirror and saw the mustang making a u-turn to head in my direction. Crap. Blue lights lit up.

Haha. I know this feeling too.

Pulled to the side, I ALWAYS have the utmost respect for police officers and I think it shows.

Good.

To keep this post short, I explained why and what I was doing and NOT making excuses. I told him I was NOT looking at how fast I was going and my wife car accelerates so nice and smooth so I knew I was going fast but not how fast.

He asked me if I knew the speed limit. I said 45 mph? He said yes.

First step of being nailed. You should have just said no, don't let them build a case.

License and registration please. Being I have had CWP's (but did not have a gun with me) I always tell a police officer what I am doing. Told him I am reaching in my back pocket for my wallet, he said that's fine.

I got pulled over once and did this. The officer laughed and said there's no need for me to do that, it's not America (Was in Toronto).

Got the license, then told him I am going to open the glove compartment for my registration. He answered that is fine.

I asked how fast I was going, he answered 61 mph. I was like darn it! *LOL* I went on how I was rushing, should have been paying attention, etc etc trying to get to an eye DR appt that I missed yesterday after getting stuck in traffic but still not an excuse, just why I was not paying attention.

God bless you and your honesty.

Told me to wait there and went back to his car. He came back a short while later, fingers crossed, there it was, an official computer generated peace of paper with my personal information on it and my vehicle.
It was a written WARNING. No ticket, doesnt get reported. He explained many complaints on the roadway there about speeders. Said to please remember this and slow down. There is no charge and not reported to insurance but it is on their record if I get stopped again. I agreed over and over and thanked him so much.

Then, guess what? he extended his hand and we shook hands. Nicest guy as most officers are if you talk and treat them like the people that they are, doing their jobs that we pay them to do. Even as a teenager, you talk to them honestly and respectfully after all the crap they put up throughout the day you might actually get a break. Most of all stop making stupid excuses all the time or being obnoxious.

Their jobs are not easy. Imagine going to work, wondering if you'll get shot, stabbed, or hit by a car while you've pulled someone over. When most people are running away from the issue, they're running towards it.

There are bad apples in every walks of life, this is nothing new. But those who truly uphold the law and enforce it without prejudice is why we have the great societies we have today.

Now, not sure if radar detectors are legal where you are, but if you want to give the car some mustard, get one.

 

[crashz]

My last warning which was over ten years ago, was pretty much the same thing. Though I was in my own car, I still didn't realize I was speeding. ~45 in a 30. But the road I was on was marked a double yellow, had direct highway access and was wide with shallow turns. Just sort of felt like a 45mph road.

The officer was very cool, the interaction was more like two strangers chatting in line somewhere vs a traffic stop. I told the cop that I was coming home from work didn't see the speed limit sign, and just felt like this road seemed to be faster, but clearly at fault. I think he warmed up to me because I didn't give him a hard time or come up with some stupid excuse. While it was relaxed, I did let him know I was getting my wallet and registration from the locations in the car. I feel like this is not only safer for both of us, but common courtesy. The officer came back with the warning and basically said that cops usually have the discretion to issue a ticket or warning based on the reaction they get. AKA if I was a jerk, I would have had a ticket.

I think its hard for the motoring public to understand the risk the police face when they make a traffic stop. They have no idea who or what is in that car. Not to mention the multitudes of inattentive drivers that are unaware of them standing in the road, even with the party lights on.

 

[Al]

Be very respectful and apologetic and unless you were going way above the speed limit or whatever you won't get a ticket. Or it will be reduced. I have had one time a ticket that read "Disobeyed a lawful sign"

 

[97prizm]

From 2000-2010 I had quite a few speeding tickets. Last ticket I had was 2015. I've never had an issue with cops. I'm pro police in general so....yeah some aren't always pleasant but I always consider what they're dealing with. One of my family members was a Philly cop. The stories.....

My tickets were always in small towns. I'd drive for 80mph on a highway for an hour, get off at an exit and next thing you know it's a 25mph zone with a cop sitting there.

You never speed in small towns, they always know who is an outsider.

 

[Lubener]

You lucked out. Going 61 in a 45 zone deserves hard labor.

 

[Adkcedarman]

You lucked out. Going 61 in a 45 zone deserves hard labor.

15 over is immediate loss of license plus fines in some states!

 

[fat biker]

Always pays to be respectful and honest.
A bit of luck does not hurt either.
Last time I got pinched for speeding was 1991.
5AM on my way to work ticket read 75+ which was close, my speed was 75.
The officer admonished me for stopping so hard on the off ramp and ordered me to a nearby gas station.
I responded that it was a very light car that stopped very easily, 1975 VW Scirocco.

 

[KrisZ]

Why would anyone admit guilt is beyond me.

I had a similar situation going to Huston at 4am in the morning. Since there was no traffic at all, I was going over the speed limit. There was a cruiser parked on the side of the road, no lights on, and parallel to the road, which is pretty dangerous if you ask me, but what do I know, these guys are pros after all.

When I passed him, I lifter and slowed down and he immediately started going after me, but followed me for good 7-8 minutes before actually pulling me over. He said that I was going 80mph, to which I replied that I've been going 65mph. Which was true for the 7-8 minutes. After checking me in their system, he also gave me a warning, verbal, not a written. I think he was fishing and never actually clocked my speed being parked parallel to the road.

 

[Adkcedarman]

Why would anyone admit guilt is beyond me.

I had a similar situation going to Huston at 4am in the morning. Since there was no traffic at all, I was going over the speed limit. There was a cruiser parked on the side of the road, no lights on and parallel to it, which is pretty dangerous if you ask me, but what do I know, these guys are pros after all.

When I passed him, I lifter and slowed down and he immediately started going after me, but followed me for good 7-8 minutes before actually pulling me over. He said that I was going 80mph, to which I replied that I've been going 65mph. Which was true for the 7-8 minutes. After checking me in their system, he also gave me a warning, but a verbal one, not a written one.

Admitting guilt is not necessary - compliance is. “No officer, i did not know that I was speeding, im sorry.”

You can comply and be polite without admitting or confessing to anything.

 

[KrisZ]

Admitting guilt is not necessary - compliance is. “No officer, i did not know that I was speeding, im sorry.”

You can comply and be polite without admitting or confessing to anything.

That's admission of guilt. Your training makes you trick people into admitting guilt, perhaps you realize it or not, doesn't matter. Your proposed response is admission of guilt.