Getting Stopped by a LEO (police) I really don't want to get involved in the right or wrong of tickets or the judicial system or blah, blah blah... I don't see any change in the present system in the near or distant future. However, I would like to provide the following guide lines that may or may not be helpful. Standard disclaimers apply. YMMV These are my opinions, but they are based on 19 years experience. Whether you get cited from a traffic stop is really a crap shoot, IMHO. There are too many variables involved. Every officer is different and each stop is different. But here are, hopefully, some things to do and don't do: 1) Signal and make a nice easy stop on the shoulder, as far to the right as possible. Don't grab a handful of brakes and stop as quickly as you can. You could be a hood ornament if he can't stop fast enough. Whether you chose to stop right away or keep driving until the officer is behind you is a decision you have to make. I vote for the former, if your clearly the one being stopped. See #4 about admitting guilt. 2) Shut the bike off. I prefer you to put the kickstand down and get off the bike, some like you to stay on the bike. When in doubt, stay on the bike. Keep your hands on the grips or hanging at your sides in plan view. DO NOT go diving into your riding suit, tank bag, luggage or anywhere else, reaching for your license. I will ask you for it in due time. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but trust me, it's a big deal to us. This will get mine, and most cops, adrenaline up to Higdon triple veiner speed in about .0003 seconds. Tell the officer you need to reach into your whatever to get the license, it's just common courtesy. 3) Take your helmet off so I can match your smiling face to your drivers license. 4) Be honest about your speed, at least within 5 mph. Believe it or not (drum roll) people sometimes lie to police officers. I know that is shocking, but it's true. :-) I'm much more inclined to cut a break if I don't get a line of BS or phony charm. Be genuine and honest, but don't overdue it either. :-) Yes, this could be admitting guilt and if you get cited and take it to court, the officer is going to bring up what you said. But I find that that rarely influences the judge (IMHO) because he will probably give more weight to the officers testimony no matter what you said during the stop. 5) Practice your excuse, if you have one to give. I can tell ya, if you make me laugh, there's a good chance you won't get a ticket!!! Lot's of negativity making stop after stop. A good laugh is welcome, at least by me. One of the best I've heard is "I'm sorry officer but I just trying to get home to my wife," "Yes Sir, why is that?" "Well officer, she's going to get pregnant tonight and I was hoping to be there when it happens." I still laugh about that one. "If this prevents even one ticket, won't it be worth it?" ;-) Hope this helps. Steve Hobart Apple Valley, CA