I know everyone says this when they get a speeding ticket, but honestly, I'm a really conscientious driver. I hardly ever speed. I've only ever gotten one ticket (now two), and that was about 8 years ago. So wouldn't you know, I was speeding home for reasons that weren't really important, but seemed very important at the time, and there at the bottom of the hill were three police officers just waving cars over.
I've heard that you can talk your way out of a speeding ticket. I've never been able to, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. There are actually websites, blog posts, even youtube videos dedicated to this very subject. And though I did everything right, Officer Friendly still gave me a ticket. But maybe he won't give you one if you do the following:
1. It helps (if you're a woman) to cry. I did. Real tears too.
2. Keep your hands on the steering wheel.
3. Name drop. This one is of no use to me. I unfortunately don't know any Orem Police officers, but if anyone has ideas about how to get to know one (besides getting tickets), let me know.
4. Play dumb. There was no need to play; I was feeling pretty dumb, and talking gibberish.
5. Kiss up. Totally did this.
6. Don't argue.
7. And finally, ask for a warning. I did this too, but he just got mad at me. Maybe because he had already lowered my ticket? I thought I could at least try.
These helpful tips are from smartmoney.com. In Officer Friendly's defense, (as I mentioned) he did lower my ticket because we were all buckled up. I don't know...maybe the best advice I can give you is to stay away from that windy road by Krsipy Kreme today.
2 comments:
you are waaaaaay too nice...the name of the 2 officers (one a woman) who have given me tickets in the last 10 years were NOT Officer Friendlies ;) Nice try, though. I am sure they got all your signals, just had some quotas to fill.
Gorgeous pic of Henry!!!
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