Most of us, at some point or another, have been pulled over by police officers for speeding, not wearing our seat-belt, making an illegal turn, accidentally running a red light or simply driving out of control. No matter how smart, we just cannot escape the good old law enforcement and the speeding camera and that sneaky police officer around every corner. However, how many of us actually have reacted properly when we are pulled over by an officer? Do you say the right words when an officer walks up to your car? do you know to react in way to not get that ticket or have it reduce?

Here are the top ways that you should react when a police officer pulls you over:

1- Pull over as quickly as you can when flashing light is behind you

Of course you look at your mirrors, put your signal on and carefully pullover to the nearest and safest corner. If an officer is on foot he usually gives the hand signal as to where you should pullover. Do this carefully and quickly.

2- Do not get out of your car when the cops stop you

The worst thing people can do when they are pulled over by a police officer is to quickly get out of their cars, slam their door and start arguing. This happens way too often and should definitely be avoided. If you get out of your car, you could be identified as a threat, a potentially armed person; or plainly as someone who is aggressive and disobedient towards the law. If you are pulled over by a cop, stay in your car, put both hands on your steering wheel and wait for the officer to come to you.

3- Stay calm and do as the officer commands you

Have your window rolled down and have your radio or your music completely turned off. Let the officer speak before you say anything. Listen to his questions and try to answer them only and accordingly. Remember that first impression is very important, so try to keep your answers very short; the best is “Yes, officer” and “No, officer”.

4- Accept what the police officer accuses you of

If the cop says you went 100 in a 50 zone, he is right. If the says you ran a red light, he is right. Yes! He is right at the time.

Take the blame, take the ticket, take the points and fight them in court if you think you have been wronged or if you have done all the above right, he might forgive you this time.

5- And of course, don’t forget to thank the officer for correcting your mistake.

Yes it burns and this is the hardest part, wouldn’t you agree?

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