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Originally Posted by GMT II
$100 says you got pulled over recently.
It is true that young people driving flashy cars of any kind are targets for "extra" policing. That is just how it is. Cops don't remember the jerk they pulled over in a Camry but a jerk 19 year old in a 50k car leaves an impression. When they see you, they remember every jerk they pulled over in a nice car.
Try to minimize the way your car stands out (to a point).
Tints are illegal in a lot of states yet quite a few people here are in love with them. Just don't do it or do something like 35% that will make the car look nicer while not making the car a magnet for enforcement. Remember, if they pull you over with 5% they aren't hassling you. They caught you breaking the law; you are beat.
Try not to be tacky with the wheels
No silly license plates that remind the world that you are cool and they are not.
No thin blue line or PBA stickers/junk. They only piss off cops. If you have a legit PBA card that's fine but be classy about handing it over.
Remember, actual drug dealers like flash cars with deep tint and rimz too. Drug dealers put bullets into officers from time to time.
IF you get pulled over:
All windows down all the way
All lights on
Key out of ignition and on the dash, all electronics/audio off (not turned down)
Hands glued to the steering wheel
Your glove box should have registration, ins card, nothing else except flashlight, tire gauge, stuff clearly not illegal (not that ours fits anything else) once you open that glove box the officer has the authority to search it without your permission so the less in there the better. He also has the right to take the flashlight to the visible parts of the interior so keep it clean (not a problem for us probably)
When asked for the docs tell the officer/trooper where they are located and ask permission to get them, then go at 1/2 speed.
If license is in pocket, see above but use thumb and pinky to grab wallet. This shows the officer you cant be using a grip that could go for a gun/knife. On that note, if you have a CCW/CWP comply with your state's must notify guidelines if they exist.
Use correct titles (trooper, officer) or sir ma'am works good too
Let them have their power trip for 30 sec. After all, you are a kid in a great car. In the end you win hands down ticket or no.
Your mileage may vary but the above got me out of quite a few tickets that were deep into the arrest range. These things are mostly for officer safety and to show that you are a good guy. The officer's demeanor usually becomes a lot more friendly nice car or not once he realizes that I won't hurt him
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very true,excellent advice to all.