Don't drink...coffee and drive
Minnopalis St Paul channel 9 had a story of a woman, being stopped on the on ramp for drinking coffee and no seat belt. This could put Mikey Ds out of business. No drive though for coffee and a who...
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portscanner wrote:
The only time I had to stand in front of the man was when I was stopped for doing 60 in a 55.
Forgot how much it cost me (I think it was < $100 - yes it was some time ago) but had the speedometer certified as being wrong (it was - I had aftermarket oversize wheels and tires)
Went to court had watched about 20 other people in front of me plead their case. In each case 2 things happened - one - it was obvious that they had argued with the Florida Highway Patrol and second - guilty and here is your fine.
They called me up. My case took less than 5 seconds. The FHP looked at his notes and said, "I dont remember this." Judge "Dismissed."
The day I got the ticket I said a total of four words to the FHP. "Have a nice day." Nothing else. I gave the FHP nothing to remember our exchange.
You have the right to remain silent. Take advantage of it.
Any LEO have any comments on my exchange?
(and no - I did not even have to show my speedometer was incorrect)
Yup, the less you say the better. Be polite and respectful. Even if it hurts and you don't feel like being that way.
