What To Do When You Are Pulled Over

  • What To Do When You Are Pulled Over
    What To Do When Pulled Over

    What Should I Say When Pulled Over?

    • Say as little as possible
    • Answer leading questions like "Do you know why I pulled you over?" or "Do you know how fast you were going?" simply and carefully without admitting guilt

    What Should I Do When Pulled Over?

    • Be Courteous
    • Roll down your window all the way, turn off your engine, place your hands on the steering wheel, and, if it's dark, turn on your interior light
    • Stay in your car unless asked to get out
    • Take note of exactly where the incident occurred as well as road & weather conditions as soon as possible after the police leave
    • Don't reach for your license and registration until the officer asks you for them
    • Don’t admit guilt
    • Don’t be aggressive or hostile
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  • Traffic Ticket Myths: Can I make up an excuse to get out of my ticket?

    Anyone can make up an excuse. Whether it is accepted or not is up to the officer.

    It is never wise to lie to or mislead a police officer. If you never tell a mistruth, you never have to remember what you said.

    By the same token, a lot of offences are classified as absolute liability, so an excuse is not a defence to the charge and therefore meaningless.

  • Traffic Ticket Myths: Will a radar detector keep me from getting pulled over?
    Radar and Radar Detectors

    It might, depending on the sophistication of the detector, which is illegal in Ontario, whether it is a radar detector, laser detector or a combination of both.

    You run the risk of course, of being charged with possessing a “speed measuring warning device” with a fine between $100 and $1000 and forfeiture of the device.

  • Traffic Ticket Questions - Does the Officer Need To Show Me the Radar Reading?
    No, this is purely discretionary on the officer’s part. There is no legislation or case law on this issue.
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