If a Cop Tells You To Do Something- DO IT!!!

[JMV1210]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
First off, in the past, when I've been pulled over I pull over immediately, turn off my vehicle, roll my window down and place my hands on the top of the steering wheel. Why, you ask? Because I want the officer to feel at ease so that my chances of skating out of a ticket might possibly go up. I DON'T keep driving until I feel like stopping, I DON'T get on the phone and refuse to get off, and most importantly, I DO WHAT THE OFFICER SAYS SO I DON"T GET TASERED!!!!
And with that I bring you this fine Tasering video:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/co...r_video3a.html

I love it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Dirty. that's a good point, but let me add to it.

I used to have a 99 Cobra with a 10 PSI ATi ProCharger. The car was fast and any cop pulling my ass over new it. One time I was being pulled over by a officer and I basically followed everything you listed that you do when being pulled over. With one small difference.

As I pull the car over immediately shut off the engine. I take the car keys out and will do either one of two things.
1) Toss the keys onto the roof of the car and place both hands on top of the steering wheel.
2) or hold then in left hand (say you have a vert or your in your H2) with fully left extended arm palm open out the window while the right hand is on the top of the steering wheel.

The first time I did this (and the first time this was not preplanned) the officer approached and asked, "Why did you toss your keys to the top of the roof of your mustang?" I replied, because you guys have enough to worry about and the last thing you need to worry about is me potentially trying to take off on you.

Believe it or not, I think this action on my part worked, as he let me go ticket free. Never have I got away with a ticket before. I think it is effective because you are acknowledging his power in the situation while putting his anxiety at ease.

The first time I did that as I stated above it was not pre thought out, but it worked so well, I do that every time. Tried it after that, and it worked again.

Thoughts?