“When I was a young long hair A beating was easily provoked”
I’m the same age. Never once when pulled over did politeness and respect ever result in a beating by any cop. Ever. I drove a Chevelle SS 454. Aggressively. When caught I simply admitted it. And, was extremely polite. Several times my respect got me off with a warning when the infraction could have cost me a suspended sentence.
This pattern continued my whole life. When the lights go on pull over ASAP. Roll down the window. Put both hands on top of the wheel and be polite and respectful. Works every time it’s tried.
Suspended LICENSE!!! How I wish FreeRepublic had an EDIT function!
I was in Mississippi
A mite different about long hair
Same experiences here. Got let off easy a lot when young. The last two times I’ve been stopped I could have been ticketed but wasn’t.
Politeness and outright courtesy toward an officer got me out of a ticket I deserved...I did exactly what you do with window, lights, hands and had my docs in hand when he got to my window...Suspect my veteran plates may have helped because he asked me if I served...
Young CO State Patrol Trooper, very professional and courteous...He seemed shocked I treated him like a human being...Thanked me for my courtesy...
Sent his Sergeant a note of thanks and commended the Trooper...He deserved it...