How to Weasel Your Way Out of a Traffic Ticket

The best way to not have to pay a ticket, of course, is to drive perfectly. However, if you do make a mistake and get caught, here's a few tips courtesy of Lauren Z. Asher, traffic law specialist.

First, try to put the officer at ease as he/she approaches your car. For all he/she knows, you could be a homicidal maniac, so turn off your engine and put your hands on the steering wheel where they can be seen. Always play dumb when the officer asks you why you think you were pulled over, this maneuver may be a fishing expedition. Be very friendly and talk the officer up before he/she starts filling out the ticket, and it can't hurt to ask for just a warning. Don't argue if they write you a ticket anyway.