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I copped that exact punishment once (100fine and sticker) but what they deem as "obscuring" can be percieved in many ways, it's more the interpretation of the law. I practically sucked the officers dick being a kiss-ass and apologetic (even though what he deemed as "obscuring" wasn't really obscuring) and they still gave me a sticker.

Guys - we all drive imports, it's what happens. Any more "I got a yellow" threads and I'm going to cut myself. Sheesh!

Hopefully you learned that fellating the officer concerned didn't mean you got away with it. Just concentrate on not appearing to be a dickhead & you will find the coppers will treat you with respect. This approach also has the advantage of allowing you to retain some self respect.

Oh, and NEVER say thankyou.

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".... Just concentrate on not appearing to be a dickhead & you will find the coppers will treat you with respect. This approach also has the advantage of allowing you to retain some self respect."

Oh, and NEVER say thankyou.

Park your car correctly, indicating to the curb. Turn off the Doof. Get out of the car and greet the plod with something like, "how can I help you officer" and then get ready for the smart arse comment like " what do you think you were doing" or "going a bit fast their we'rent we son" (when I have jeans older than him LOL). Resist the temptation to go the witty comeback. These people are trained to make you feel inadaquate, read the signs...eye contact and body language are very important, dont vomit the first thing that comes into your head, thats part of their plan to make you feel like a knob, they do hundreds of stops a year-you might get 5 of those. Slow down the repsonses, keep them short and offer no information that is not requested.

This is business, he/she is trying to take money from you...so never say thankyou.

Park your car correctly, indicating to the curb. Turn off the Doof. Get out of the car and greet the plod with something like, "how can I help you officer" and then get ready for the smart arse comment like " what do you think you were doing" or "going a bit fast their we'rent we son" (when I have jeans older than him LOL). Resist the temptation to go the witty comeback. These people are trained to make you feel inadaquate, read the signs...eye contact and body language are very important, dont vomit the first thing that comes into your head, thats part of their plan to make you feel like a knob, they do hundreds of stops a year-you might get 5 of those. Slow down the repsonses, keep them short and offer no information that is not requested.

This is business, he/she is trying to take money from you...so never say thankyou.

Good call. Always think about what you have to say before you say it. A bit of silence never hurt anyone.

Useful words are approximately & about. Useful phrases are I'm not 100% sure & I think so. Eg "How fast were you going." "Approximately...."

What you should be aiming for is to be polite, but with a hint of disdain. Appearing to be a little fed up with them wasting your time doesn't hurt either but only if you haven't actually done anything wrong.

Remember it is an attitude test as much as anything....

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Why put the plate on the right? You know the answer and so do police. Its the same as not having the plate on or bending the plate. Just be thankful they didn't yellow you. Sh*t like that is what they pick on and yes its all their fault. Obscuring your plate is an offense and you can cop a $100 fine and a yellow sticker. If I were a cop I would do the same for your stupidity.

thing is that i have passed the pits twice with my number plate on the right hand side

ROFL, its funny that people still think cops make money off fines and/or defects

Fines go to general revenue so pollies can go on junkets, not cops doughnut fund

I know a cop who was reprimanded for letting someone off for speeding - the jerk made a complaint. He never attempted to go lenient again (go figure) and stuck 100% to the book

I also know cops that when they put a uniform on, turned into absolute twats.

A friend of many years (who was in traffic) said just dont do laps, or burnouts up at kings park, and you should be fine. Seems I never get hasselled (unless I do things that deserve it :no: )

You win some, you loose some

Good call. Always think about what you have to say before you say it. A bit of silence never hurt anyone.

This is business, he/she is trying to take money from you...so never say thankyou.

Two of the most useful thoughts that should be in your mind I guess :no: I know being nervous and splorting out nonsense wouldn't be appropriate, we're all guilty of it at one point (oh shit, the cops what do I do)

Practice makes perfect, as you get older you'll get better at these confrontations. And have less trouble also I guess.

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