I’ve seen a lot of examples of police being lenient because of the high fines and the economy. Our company is in an industry that is hard hit by the economy and almost everyone in our office has been pulled over and let go with a warning. That is very unusual because they patrol our road frequently. I was pulled over and got a minor fine for a minor infraction. I think he was being nice so I didn’t have to pay the high $256 fine. Someone who has a cop in the family told me that if you get pulled over, don’t find your registration or take off your seat belt. They are looking for another reason to write a ticket and not give the high speeding fines. Don’t know, but it worked for me.
In a lot of places the police themselves are being laid off or being made to take pay cuts. I think that provides a nice incentive for them to not work hard, especially for greedy politicians who use public safety as a bargaining chip against the electorate to try and extort higher taxes from them.
I was pulled over recently for speeding. Since I was speeding, and I knew I was speeding, I kept my hands on the wheel until the officer came up to my window. I got the papers he asked for when he asked for it and when he asked “do you know why I pulled you over?” I said yes, I was driving faster than the posted limit. At this point, my special needs 5 year old wsa going beserker in the backseat, yelling his monotone yell and hitting himself as he does when the world isn’t what he wants it to be.
The cop looked in and asked if he’s alright. I explained that he has a chromosomal deletion and part of his syndrome manifests in the way he was witnessing. (He’s on file with my town’s PD for his self-injury behaviors, with multitudes of letters and scientific research about the syndrome to cover my ass when someone reports his bruises or his odd behaviors, so I’m covered there.)
Anyway, the cop checked out my papers, noted I had no warrants or whatever else they check, returned to my car and told me to slow down. He then noted how stressful my life must be and wished me luck.
While I don’t recommend this method of beating tickets (I never once relied on any excuse), it was a pleasant surprise to be sure.
Cops are only "lenient" to half-dressed young women.
Besides, can't they get into trouble for assuming they are the judge?
Wondering why would you NOT find your registration?? Wouldn’t that increase a fine?