Okay, I don't think that any of us can admit that at one point or another we haven't broken the speed limit. And I'm sure a great number of us have also experienced the wrath of our local pigs and have been written up a speeding ticket. Speeding and not getting caught is a topic that I feel very passionate about, so I will share with you some of my opinions on how to not get caught.
1) You only get speeding tickets on freeways/interstates/highways if you are not being careful. a) slow down before going by an underpass b) if you are going up a slight incline and can't see over the horizon slow down until you have leveled out or until your line of sight is further c) slow down before passing any gaps in the barrier between the lanes (what is that called again???).
2) When driving in town, very cautious during commuter hours and evenings. Be VERY cautious on Friday and Saturday nights. Don't take any big risks ecspecially in towns you are not familiar with. If you are in an out-of-state location, also be careful, because cops will target you. It's best to take it easy in town and not triple the speed limit to pass the Dodge Caravan before the road merges 500 feet ahead. A safe time to speed is during church on Sunday morning.
3) GET A RADAR DETECTOR/JAMMER!!! Anyone who can sleep well after spending 300 dollars on custom Ford racing floor mats (which I'm sure some of you are guilty of
), should be able to cough up 60-200 dollars for a good radar detector by Cobra or Viper. If you are willing to spend in the 300 dollar neighborhood, get the new Phantom II. It detects and jams radar of many sorts, and the manufactuer will even pay for any speeding tickets you get in the first year of owning it. But as I said, even a cheaper detector like a Cobra for 60 bucks will keep you safe.
4) If you pass a moving cop on the road and think he is gonna go after you, turn off the road you are on as soon as you can. Don't hesitate for him to turn his lights on. Go to some little off street, turn off your car and headlights if they are on and just keep it cool for a few minutes. Avoid driving on that same road if possible for at least an hour or so. Remember, if the cop hasn't turned on his lights or made it clear that he is following you, it's not illegal to take a detour.
5) If you get caught, don't try to rationalize your speeding. You can't. Just admit that you were speeding and be polite about it. Don't act nervous or angry. I've gotten out of tickets for going close to 20 over in a 25 this way. If you do get ticketed, DO challenge it in court. First time offenders almost always get off with just a drivers ed class, and nothing goes to your insurance. I had a friend get out of a 95 in a 55 ticket by going to court. All he had to do was write an apology letter.
Those are just some things I've kind of picked up from my years as a fast driver. Please share advice with me or your strategies. I'm all about not getting pulled over. Remember, cops are not our friends. They are different from you and me. The are the secret police of East Germany, the Gestapos of the Nazi empire, the...well you get the point. If we weren't supposed to speed, they wouldn't have given us small sedans with V6's in them. Good luck
