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my friend of about 8 years got pulled over for the FIRST time yesterday. He was going 150kmh in a 100kmh zone (highway)

the officer only caught him going 130. So okay, whatever

cop ran his license, car is paid, insurance is paid, yada yada yada. he let him off without a ticket. no court date, no mandatory 7day impound, not even a suspension. 'Drive save, Mr. B'

I get it, my city just had a terrorist attack, and there's murders and gun violence, BUT JESUS CHRIST, COP.

and no, my friend wouldn't tell me the officer's name. for obvious reasons.

meanwhile, me, a caucasian female looking wayy too young for my age, would get tickets for not stopping long enough at a damn stop sign.

i quit.

my friend of about 8 years got pulled over for the FIRST time yesterday. He was going 150kmh in a 100kmh zone (highway) the officer only caught him going 130. So okay, whatever cop ran his license, car is paid, insurance is paid, yada yada yada. he let him off without a ticket. no court date, no mandatory 7day impound, not even a suspension. 'Drive save, Mr. B' I get it, my city just had a terrorist attack, and there's murders and gun violence, BUT JESUS CHRIST, COP. and no, my friend wouldn't tell me the officer's name. for obvious reasons. meanwhile, me, a caucasian female looking wayy too young for my age, would get tickets for not stopping long enough at a damn stop sign. i quit.

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[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

True story, @goatsshadow can vouch.

it was my 22nd birthday, I was driving my Camaro down Derry Rd, I believe on my way to work. I got pulled over, and I was recording myself (I've had bad experiences with cops. and Men in general) and i was literally telling the guy 'its my birthday, I know my sticker needs to be upgraded. I was JUST pulled over yesterday, and im waiting for my paycheque. here is my license and insurance.'

THE GUY LITERALLY CAME BACK TO MY CAR AND WAS LIKE 'sorry I ruined your birthday. here's a ticket for (bullshit reason)'

I ended up just paying it to get it over with. I don't trust the police. I've caught so many of them in contempt during co-op and work hearings.

Some, ill agree, are nice, but the douchebags outweigh the genuine officers who just want to have a good day and go home after their shift.
[–] InnocentBystander 1 points (+1|-0)

That's part of the problem. Don't make excuses or try to 'explain'. They will give you a ticket if you do, to make it clear to you that the excuse doesn't cut it.

Just admit the fault and accept responsibility, and don't ask for a break. Make it clear that you know you were in the wrong. Even if you are right.
Smile and apologize.

Trust me, I learned this originally from my mother, who has a lead foot, and I have used/abused it often. She's never paid full price on a ticket either.
It is not possible to argue or explain your way out of a ticket, and attempting to ensures that you will not be let off.

[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0)

do you mind if I take this quote and use it in my next lesson plan for Small Claims?

I feel stupid for not knowing, but You learn something new everyday!

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