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When you get pulled over, what's a good way to gauge whether or not you'll be getting a ticket?
My scenario:
I was speeding 10 mph over the limit on the highway. I noticed a cop appear out of seemingly nowhere behind me, and he passed me fairly fast, so I know he was going quite a bit faster than I. As he was approaching me I coasted down to the speed limit, by the time he was 100 yards behind me I was at the limit. I took this as a warning and stayed at the limit.
After about 10 minutes of driving I saw him pulled off to the side of the road.
20 minutes after that, he fast appeared right on my ***, stayed there for around 60 seconds before he turned on his lights.
He asked me why I was in such a hurry, and said I was speeding a few minutes ago, but didn't pull me over, because he was looking for someone, then said when he saw me again, he thought I might just be his guy. He looked briefly at my proof on insurance and registration, but gave them back to me, but did take my ID to run what I assume to be a warrant check.
While he was back at his car I had a moment of self conflict, trying to weigh my probabilities of getting a ticket. on one hand he said he caught my speeding, on the other hand he didn't give me any indication that he knew how fast I was going, he also didn't take my registration or proof of insurance back with him to his car.
My question:
In a situation like this is it safe to assume that If a cop only takes your ID back with him to his car that you are not getting a ticket?
1 Answer
- 9 years agoFavourite answer
Can't assume anything. Some cops only ask for license and insurance. Some only for license. He would already know your registration from running a check on your plate. If they have a terminal in the patrol vehicle, all your license information and registration is right on the computer screen. If no terminal, dispatch supplies the information. Just being courteous and respectful, and honest goes a long way in avoiding a citation.
Source(s): Over 35 years in law enforcement as police officer and deputy sheriff. Patrol, special crimes, K-9, training instructor, investigator, armorer, recruitment.
