So apparently an “influential” republican has stated that he would like to set a nation-wide speed limit to $55 (as per http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/03/warner.speed.limit.ap/index.html).
He says this because apparently it will “lower fuel costs”. Let’s do the math. Consumption of less fuel = gas companies make less money = they raise prices. This is the exact reason, that I am a Democrat.
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I just wanted to throw a reminder out there that the whole reason that speeding tickets exist is for our safety. Now don’t get me wrong, there are certainly a bunch of police officers that do it out of spite and just sit there solely for the purpose of catching someone 5 MPH over.
Not all policemen are out to ruin your day, though. I’ve met my fair share of officers, but sadly they’re never the ones that pull me over! Make sure if you do get pulled over that you use the techniques that I posted over at how to act when getting pulled over when getting a speeding ticket.
Have a good one, and drive safe!
This can be the difference between a warning and a ticket. Always know your rights, but also always remember that the person that pulled you over has the power to take you out of your car and to jail if they really wanted to. Think they don’t have anything on you? They will find something. They can always find something.
Always be polite when you’re pulled over. “Yes sir officer” could be the difference between a verbal warning and a $400 ticket.
Another tip which I can not stress enough. If you have tint on your windows, open your moon or sunroof so that the officer can clearly see through the car. I always open ALL windows in my car to make sure the officer knows I’m not hiding anything, and I’m not doing anything I shouldn’t be. I have nothing to hide when I get pulled over.
If you have to go in your glove box or any closed case for your registration, ALWAYS - ALWAYS - ALWAYS ask him first. I always say “may I get it out of my glove box sir?” and it lets them know that you have nothing to hide. I always do this too, so they don’t think I’m randomly reaching for a gun or knife or any type of weapon.
If you do have any weapons (guns) always let the officer know. If he sees it and you didn’t tell him, he may pull his pistol on you. Always be up front and honest with the offer when you get pulled over. You can tell by where he’s standing if he thinks you are a threat. If he’s behind the door bar (where the front left and back left doors meet) then you are either a threat or he’s just playing it safe. If he’s right at your window, chances are he has nothing to fear.
If you are pulled over due to radar, it’s not inpolite to ask how the officer clocked you. Just be careful what you say, do not incriminate yourself in the process. When I was pulled over I asked the officer “sir do you mind if I ask you a quick question?”; and he replied “sure - go ahead”. I said “what band did you clock me with?” - to which he replied “band? K band”. Now I can keep that information for when I go to court. The reason I say I can keep that information for when I go to court is because with the Beat My Speeding Ticket guide I should be able to fight that ticket in court now, and win.
I’m not joking about the guide. The Beat My Speeding Ticket guide is darn amazing and will help you get out of your tickets. Heck, if it doesn’t there’s a money back guarantee - how can you go wrong?
When I say cop detector do you think of a radar detector, or a person with very good eyesight? For me, it’s up for grabs as I’ve seen my detector save my ass around a long corner - but at the same time, saw my friend call a cop 2 minutes before we rounded the corner and my detector went off.
Let’s cover both. The definition in my mind of a cop detector could be both, however radar detectors certainly make things easier around blind turns. Always treat your alerts as if they are real. Radar detectors alone have saved me from a lot of mistakes when I’ve been going with the flow of traffic - however you need to know how to read the road as well. Personally I use the Valentine 1 radar detector and I believe it to be one of the best, and I love the directional arrows. Why look forward when the cop is behind you? 
A cop detector as in a person is someone that knows how to read the road and think of cop spots before you get there. Always look at overpasses, on ramps going onto your road, sides of the roads, medians, middle crossovers (tip: look for the “Authorized Personnel Only” signs!) and cars that you pass or pass you. Another tip that I can give you, look at all of the years of crown vics and malibu’s (and chargers depending on where you live) and memorize the HEADLIGHTS. You can see them coming up about 3000 feet back if you’re good.
Use the skills, and protect yourself! Become, a cop detector
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One thing that I do a lot when I’m driving is I set my own speed limit.
No one can tell you the safest speed to drive based on your driving skill and road conditions better than you. Sometimes it may be 10 over the speed limit (and thats when detectors come in) or it can be 10 below due to rain/snow, etc. You are the only person that can decide what the best speed is for the current conditions.
The real question is - how to drive your own speed limit without getting pulled over …
Always drive with cars around you. If possible, you should keep a car in front of you and a car behind you. This is NOT the end all protection, as a police officer can still pull you over by tagging the other cars - however this is much better than alone. When possible, always leave room in between the car in front of you and the car behind you. Obviously leaving room between you and the car behind you isn’t always up to you, but if you’re able to you should.
Usually I say for every 10 miles per hour you give the person in front of you about 1.5 car lengths. 20 MPH over the speed limit, give them 3 cars MORE than you usually do. This will not only help you safety wise but also will give you time to adjust if they see a cop and brake. Remember, if you don’t have a detector than the best way to protect yourself is to study reading brake lights.
Never doubt your feelings. If you feel like there will be a cop around the corner, don’t take the chance at speeding by. Slow down just in case - it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Always be safe, and always be in the know - have a radar detector! If you need a recommendation for a good radar detector, leave a comment on this post with your e-mail address and/or AIM information and I’ll get back to ya. I don’t mind consulting for free! One less ticket to one of you is another good report for me.