Well Officer my reason for speeding was???

hootar · 28-08-2014, 09:26 PM

With all these fast Fords & Holdens around in GT's, F6, GTF, GTS etc and XR8 coming plus next years Mustang and hopefully something from Chrysler and Chev making its way to our shores I'm thinking that now would be a great time to brush up on our reason for speeding excuses given to Mr Plod.

I personally like the one that King Billy Coke bottle tells.

Officer: "What's your excuse for speeding, dangerous driving and not stopping Morton."

Morton: " Well Officer, 2 weeks ago my wife ran off with a policeman and I was afraid you were bringing her back"

I don't think it would work but it might help break the ice a bit, besides ya gotta try something.

Anyone else got some good ones that are worth sharing or using??

Adamz Ghia · 28-08-2014, 10:05 PM

Personally I've always just avoided the bull crap and when I've been pulled over and they ask why I was speeding I just say no reason, what can I say, you got me. I've been pulled over three times and it's worked for two of them. The last policeman actually said it was a change not having someone spin him a story.

malazn mafia · 28-08-2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Personally I've always just avoided the bull crap and when I've been pulled over and they ask why I was speeding I just say no reason, what can I say, you got me. I've been pulled over three times and it's worked for two of them. The last policeman actually said it was a change not having someone spin him a story.

Answer 'No Comment' to each and every question. Say no more.

LoudPipes · 28-08-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Answer 'No Comment' to each and every question. Say no more.

Agreed, never admit an offence.
The reason they ask in the first place is for you to confess for their records.
Just cop the infringement.

Chris Rock’s – How Not To Get Arrested.

http://youtu.be/wOx6OM01M5M

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Adamz Ghia · 28-08-2014, 11:37 PM

Why...? If you know you've done it then why make a big deal out of it. Just cop it and move on. I was pulled over twice by highway patrol and once by an unmarked XR6T. The first one got me for 18k's over the limit, he reduced it to 8k's, and the last two let me off. I don't give them crap, they don't muck around, we all leave happy. Pretty simple if you ask me.

Stefan · 29-08-2014, 06:40 AM

It's just a way to get an admission on record.

I wouldn't answer "no comment" to everything as I wouldn't want to look like a dropkick. Not like you are being charged with murder.

I simply answer politely. "I wasn't"

Got a ticket anyway 5 or so years ago...but was let off with a warning about 10 years ago with that answer.

I'd say in most cases you'll be booked by offeicer "speed camera" anyway.

jaydee · 29-08-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Answer 'No Comment' to each and every question. Say no more.

Definitely wont get a caution saying that, he'll just thinks "Smart rs" and give you a ticket, regardless.

joolz · 29-08-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Answer 'No Comment' to each and every question. Say no more.

True as they have been recording the audio since the 90's. I used to have their mini tape recorders come in for repairs. Some gold stories!

malazn mafia · 29-08-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by joolz

True as they have been recording the audio since the 90's. I used to have their mini tape recorders come in for repairs. Some gold stories!

The one time I have been let off with a warning is via producing an interstate license. 15kph over and the bloke reckoned it just wasnt worth the paperwork.

ozpacman · 29-08-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Answer 'No Comment' to each and every question. Say no more.

All that'll do MM is guarantee you a ticket. He's already established your speed - that's why you're stopped on the roadside with a cop car behind you. The reason he asks the question is that you may have had a legitimate reason or excuse for your speed.

Better to make a courteous attempt to and try to reduce the severity of the ticket than to sit tight lipped and ensure you get the full Monty!

Russ

tut0r · 28-08-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Personally I've always just avoided the bull crap and when I've been pulled over and they ask why I was speeding I just say no reason, what can I say, you got me. I've been pulled over three times and it's worked for two of them. The last policeman actually said it was a change not having someone spin him a story.

Must of never had TMU, both times I got caught for speeding I copped it :P

johnydep · 29-08-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Personally I've always just avoided the bull crap and when I've been pulled over and they ask why I was speeding I just say no reason, what can I say, you got me. I've been pulled over three times and it's worked for two of them. The last policeman actually said it was a change not having someone spin him a story.

I agree. I've done the same thing, and regardless of whether you get a favourable outcome or not, it shows respect for the officer only doing the job that the State government wants.

Why lie? Only the fearful lie.

Do the crime, pay the time.

kaniSS · 29-08-2014, 11:27 AM

I just be very nice to them and stop the BS and they usually let me go. I always say something like;
"oh so sorry mate I just didn't realise" in a sorry tone..

99AUXR · 29-08-2014, 05:47 PM

I always just answer no reason as I dont usually have a valid reason.

Nova 8 · 29-08-2014, 05:51 PM

I always find treating cops like they are human works really well. Don't lick their backside and don't give them some bs story.

Nikked · 29-08-2014, 08:02 PM

Sorry officer, hit VTEC.

XR8_km · 01-09-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Sorry officer, hit VTEC.

Yo....

**Jastel** · 29-08-2014, 09:56 PM

I doubt they would accept any excuse unless there is a woman giving birth in the back seat.

But yes be polite and you may get a warning or a reduction, be obnoxious and you will get a speeding ticket, a chipped windscreen ticket, a bald tyre ticket, an illegal modification ticket etc etc. They will keep going until they find something else.

cram_it_frog · 04-09-2014, 12:10 PM

I hate to say it but it has been 40 years since my last speading fine

I got to 11 demerits when I was 19 and I slowed down and became more observant.

I work out in Perth where I used to live cops had there favorite stops to put radar traps

but I can say I have been lucky as well

I was going up to Tibooburra in a mates ute now this is the milddle of no where and yes some traffic cops from Dubbo came to Broken Hill as part of a traffic blitz on bull bars and roadworthy cars

good old CB radio came on watch out cop was sitting just off the road

sure enough there he was sitting there

FPV+fteT3 · 04-09-2014, 12:47 PM

Reason for speeding,

Sorry officer I have to get home quickly before my wife
Why do you need to get there before your wife?
Are you married officer?
(Answer does not really matter)
Well you see my girlfriend is already at home waiting for me and my wife has just called to say she will be home 4 hours early due to problems at work... if she arrives before me thats when the fight will start and your work load will escolate really quickly do you want to see that happen?
Aahhh so you are married and can see the problem... yes officer my wife can go from zero to ***** in less than a nano second this would tip her over the edge and there are too many weapons in our kitchen. Any chance of a police escort?

GTPete · 29-08-2014, 10:52 PM

Just trying to keep up with all the P platers.

zilo · 30-08-2014, 12:20 AM

Show me the detection device with the alleged speed is my answer.

uniacidz · 30-08-2014, 01:36 AM

Just tell the copper that the reason why you were speeding is because you were distracted whilst on your mobile as you wanted to call your friend as you just won a drag race against a Commodore

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tut0r · 30-08-2014, 01:47 AM

Since everytime I got pulled over in my younger days was by an SS commodore I always wanted to say, sorry mate I'm only a Ford driver.

Bushbasher · 30-08-2014, 08:22 AM

...........then you get the over zealous tuggers who, no matter what the situation, will pile everything they can on you. My last fine was on the highway. The cop told me I was going 121kph. It was a nice wide open road, clear warm summer evening, nobody but me for miles, I said, "no problem, you got me, sorry" and said I didn't need to see the reading, I believed him, then told him I had no income and we were one of those families that fell between the cracks so were doing it tough and the **** wipe then gave me the ticket for 121 knowing that here in SA 111-120kph is a $260 fine and 121-130kph is $460. He wouldn't even give me the 1kph and then tried to lecture me on the dangers of the roos etc. in the area. At that point I told him that he was not policing for road safety, just revenue raising and that I'd been driving the road since before he was born so just give me the ticket and **** off ya maggot.
Talking to my local cop later about it and it turned out the guy was just filling in for the regular guy in the next town and was known to be a dick, even within the ranks, and didn't have too many allies.

Stefan · 30-08-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bushbasher

...........then you get the over zealous tuggers ......... At that point I told him that he was not policing for road safety, just revenue raising and that I'd been driving the road since before he was born so just give me the ticket and **** off ya maggot.

Seriously......if I was a cop and you said that, you probably would have copped a stray jab though the window and your car would be defected and you'd be walking the rest of the way.

I wasn't happy last time I got a ticket but there is such a thing as common respect towards another person.

Bushbasher · 30-08-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

Seriously......if I was a cop and you said that, you probably would have copped a stray jab though the window and your car would be defected and you'd be walking the rest of the way.

I wasn't happy last time I got a ticket but there is such a thing as common respect towards another person.

I'm not going to give you a transcript of the conversation but I was nothing but respectful and courteous the whole time, even when he made it obvious he wasn't going to cut me any slack, not even 1km. I didn't try to wriggle out of it with BS sob stories etc. He asked me if I worked or was on the dole and I told him the truth, but only after he asked. I'm a house husband these days and my missus brings in the cash, such as it is. It made no difference to his attitude and he made it obvious he didn't give a **** and was enjoying sticking it to me in front of my missus and kids, but like I said, I was courteous, right up till he started pontificating and lecturing me, so yes I gave him a serve. I wasn't going put put up with some self important toss pot 20yrs my junior lecturing me like I'm some naive teenager. I'll show you every respect and courtesy in the world right up till you dis me or make it obvious you're just having a go because you can, then I'll give it back.

If you want respect you have to give respect, I don't care if you're wearing a uniform or not.

Itsme · 30-08-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushbasher

I'm not going to give you a transcript of the conversation but I was nothing but respectful and courteous the whole time, even when he made it obvious he wasn't going to cut me any slack, not even 1km. I didn't try to wriggle out of it with BS sob stories etc. He asked me if I worked or was on the dole and I told him the truth, but only after he asked. I'm a house husband these days and my missus brings in the cash, such as it is. It made no difference to his attitude and he made it obvious he didn't give a chit and was enjoying sticking it to me in front of my missus and kids, but like I said, I was courteous, right up till he started pontificating and lecturing me, so yes I gave him a serve. I wasn't going put put up with some self important toss pot 20yrs my junior lecturing me like I'm some naive teenager. I'll show you every respect and courtesy in the world right up till you dis me or make it obvious you're just having a go because you can, then I'll give it back.

If you want respect you have to give respect, I don't care if you're wearing a uniform or not.

I can see where you are coming from, there is some righteous Bastards but then again you just got to cop the fine if you fit the crime.
We all know these days most fines are revenue raisers.

marty351 · 30-08-2014, 01:53 PM

Cop giving lectures... throwing stones in glass houses.
When I watch a police show, you often hear the police person reving the guts out of the car to catch up to someone for not using an indicator.
Double standards?

tut0r · 02-09-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by trublu

I can see where you are coming from, there is some righteous Bastards but then again you just got to cop the fine if you fit the crime.
We all know these days most fines are revenue raisers.

Yep love it when they give you a lecture...Had that happen once and I just accepted it, self righteous is a damn understatement, downright arrogant more like it.