It’s pathetic.
It’s obvious which Freepers are at risk of being taken to jail during a minor road stop.
When I’m pulled over, all I want is “show me where to sign”.
By the time the paperwork is filled out, you might as well go see the judge or post the bond.
My opening question is usually "What can I do for you officer?", at which point I find out what the alleged problem is.
If I'm in the wrong, I take my lumps--no flack.
If not, I will calmly disagree and explain why.
I had an officer mention an alleged seat belt violation to me. The vehicle I was driving was significantly taller than the police car and did not come from the factory with shoulder restraints.
I simply mentioned there was no way for him to ascertain from the cruiser whether or not I had my seat belt on while driving, and that I released it when I pulled over. He conceded that point and wrote me a fix-it ticket over an equipment problem--which I thanked him for (I had been unaware of the malfunctioning brake light). We had a pleasant chat, devoid of profanity. I replaced the bulb for the malfunctioning light at the next gas station.
You have to know the traffic code for the area you drive in, and I very seldom get pulled over.