The NSX is no help really. A while back Car and Driver had 10 tips on avoiding tickets.... I don't remember them all now but I will repeat a few:
1) use a radar detector
2) use your mirror. (constantly keep an eye on who is behind you. Most tickets are issued this way)
3) don't tempt the man. (if you see a cop, be cool. Don't think you can pull something when he can no longer "see" you. He can, and he will ticket you)
4) Find a rabbit. (there is always someone going faster than you. Find him, tuck in 1/8 of a mile behind him and let him get bagged first).
5) Don't over signal. (don't over signal when changing lanes, don't pass on the right. Change lanes slowly and carefuly, don't keep signaling in and out).
6) Choose your color well. (cars like yellow and red are highly visible. They recommended gray, silver, white, something that tends to blend into the road and the horizon. Wingz I am telling you right now, don't start with me).
7) Don't hog. Don't stay in the left lane. If you pass on the left, pass other cars S L O W L Y , speed more between cars but don't make the speed differential between you and the car being passed look too big).
8) watch overpasses and bridges. These are hiding spots for cops. When you see an overpass or bridge coming up, slow down... chances are there may be a cop there.
There were 2 more tips that I don't remember. I was 15 when I read these in my Car and Driver, its a miracle I remember 8 of 10.
I posted these tips and hope that they will be used wisely. There are many tips I know of, of what to say and do when you do get pulled over. I am not sure I want to post them, but lets just say be curtious. Don't think that if you were doing 95 and you say 75 that it's somehow better... it's not. He will know you are lying.
You have to think quick on your feet. You have two choices. If the cop is not angry and you were not going crazy fast and you seriously think he may let you off, be as polite as possible and as honest as possible. You have now made the call and better hope you were right. If he is angry, last thing you should do is admit guilt. If he asks how fast you were going, you should say whatever the speed limit is and leave yourself an out in court.
In court, your chances with the magistrate are much better than with the judge. If you don't get past the magistrate, you probably won't get past the judge. Have all your evidence ready... pictures, measurements in exact feet, your location, the officer's location, etc. Your only chance is to convince the judge that the officer may have made a mistake, you will never win if you try to fight him. You say "yes, I agree, the officer is right but what he was not aware of sir, is this... here is why... and then you pull out your facts". You better have some facts if its a clear cut case, you are done. Just try for a lower fine. "Sir I admit I was speeding and am not here to argue that. But I was going 75 not 83". He may compromise somewhere in the middle for you and you get $75 off.
When I say have facts, have facts but don't act like a lawyer, there is nothing worse. Just be a simple but well prepared guy. Don't talk any more than necessary. Not in court, and not when you are pulled over. Just zip it. Don't go overdressed, and don't go in under dressed. Look like a responsible citizen. If you don't know what that is then google it. You can wear your Sparco suit and take your helmet if you want a good laugh in court.
Your driving record will say a lot. If you have a bad record, if you are young, if you have a sports car, you are pretty much finished. Just pay the fine and stop wasting everyone's time. Don't speed next time. Punk....
It helps to have cops as friends in your route of travel. Most cops in my town know me. Mainly, BECAUSE of my car. I don't drive like an idiot here. I say hello, I donate, and do some volunteer and charity stuff that has gotten me known. Cops are just regular guys for the most part. Most cops I know are cool, and into cars.
Last of all... just don't speed! That's why there are racetracks.
Wow... my longest post on Prime. I am putting John@microsoft to shame.
He pulls me over and asks how fast I was driving. I told him between 75 and 80 mph. He asks for my license, registration, insurance and proceeds to write me up. Damn, I'm thinking to myself, my 1st ticket in 7 years. He comes back and tells me he's issuing me a ticket to change my address on my license, but does not give me a speeding ticket! I was extremely happy! Boy, I was lucky. So, which radar detector would have prevented all of this? Does anyone know what type of radar or laser is used by the California Highway Patrol?
