its similar here, the speed limit is 55-65 depending on where you are, and the pace is 85-90 and a lot of people go much faster than that. When you pass a cop on the side of the road it's like a braking distance competition.
Got pulled over by a local cop today in my Tbird. Cop: "why are you out here making all this noise?" Me: "I'm trying to fix my transmission" Cop: "Okay, have a great day!"
local cops usually are nice. for someone like me who been back and forth through states. i do notice some small town cops will pick on out of state people. easy to write ticket, mail in fines. no courts usually cause who wants to drive 100s of miles to fight a 50 dollar fine....... but it all depends.
I'd like to start by saying, you are right. Most cops are pretty cool and got into law enforcement for the right reasons. However, policing for profit is absolutely a big problem all over the U.S. Generally its not the officers themselves behind it. Either they are incentivised by politicians to write tickets (i.e. write x number if you want to keep your job), or municipalities install things like speed and red light cameras. Things that are shown not only to have ZERO impact on safety, but also may increase the number of incidents because people are way more likely to go full ABS panic stop to avoid an expensive automated ticket, and get rear ended. Bottom line is, there are little towns whose economies have been in decline for the last few decades all over with crappy, desperate local government who generate more than HALF of their total revenue through tickets. There are little towns in Georgia and Louisiana who have recently been busted for generating over 90 PERCENT of their total revenue through fines and fees.
And then there was the civil asset forfeiture scandal in an Alabama town; it got so bad that when citizens found out about it, they ran the officers in on it out.
So do you think things like ticketing for income and ticket cameras (those scare me) are mostly used in smaller towns/those that are really strapped for money?
@Rob T true, but do you think there's any truth to the fact that, like he said, especially in bigger cities it's just not worth it financially to have cops everywhere, and bigger cities would, I presume, have better ways of making money, and it would simply be more difficult/expensive to thoroughly cover a bigger area?
In my 60’s and retired. 43 years on fast motorcycles with a couple strong cars sprinkled in the mix. I haven’t had an accident or a ticket in 37 years. For the vast majority of my life I had a huge respect for law enforcement. Most of what you just said is spot on. But some data is clearly missing from your outlook. Please don’t let blissful ignorance cloud your vision or drop your guard.
@@rosebarnes9625 you think? Like cops getting bonuses for pulling over more cars or something? I've heard people say things about cops having a quota to fill every month or something but it's hard to tell if that's truth or just urban legend.
@@christopherpape4823 I can see it just by the amount of officers I see per day along the side of the road at certain times. Around my home area its the middle if the month. That being said I haven't had a ticket in years. Keep it to around 10 over or so. Don't tailgate. Drive in the proper lane. All of my speeding tickets I've ever had when I was younger were for more than 15mph over the posted limit. I've never even been pulled over for going 10 over even when they are zapping.
When I was on one of our local police departments part of your annual evaluation was the number of tickets you wrote. You were expected to write a minimum of 60 tickets per month. The amount of the ticket was broken down to 50% to the department that issued the ticket, 25% to the police academy, and 25% to the state. So there is money being made.
Yes, plus all the money they get from lucky stops. Rather it be drugs or money. If you have cash, its confiscated and you better be able to prove it. Also there is lawyers which are not cheap, and they are all connected!
Most speed limits in the U.S. are not set on the 85th percentile. I must admit I do get aggressive especially when left lane hogs come up. Down in Charleston people sit in the left lane with two lanes to the right. Often Bumper to bumper doing 70-80mph and the posted limits are 65-55.
In the state where I am, its a “super speeder” state, so if your going 5 mph or less, its a warning only as long as your not in a school zone or high ped area, acting really stupid, etc. They largely won’t bother with you. If your clocked going 14 mph or less, your fined but its no insurance points off, typically if your cool and the cop is cool, they’ll write the ticket down to 14 if your busted under 20. On the rural interstates, State police will rarely bother with you under 80, because they are focused on “super speeder” fines, but local police will. I respectfully disagree, speed enforcement is a business in and of itself, with even local PDs sitting on the sides of interstates in rural counties here.
Terrible that people are going so fast. If you can't handle the speed limits maybe you should give up driving. My father always said drive as if you were taking your road test. With that theory you will not speed and you keep your insurance rates down and above all less accidents.
I rented a Corvette in Florida, and went for a blat in a rural area. I went through a t-junction without 100% stopping without realizing it was a stop sign (since learned that's a big no-no in america) and blasted it up to around 80-90. Two cops coming down the road saw me and turned their lights on, and I pulled over before they even got to me. Was shitting bricks a little bit as ive heard rumors of american cops being hardasses, but they commented on how they thought the car was cool, and If i hadn't have stopped they couldn't have caught me! They explained what I did wrong, I apologised, and they let me off with a warning.
Funny story. I was on my way home from visiting a friend, going 80 in a 65 on the freeway. Other traffic was passing me but of course me in my 944 got pulled over. Now obviously I was speeding but it’s frustrating when everyone else is also speeding, (even the officer himself was going above the posted limit). Now obviously I was annoyed but I owned up to it. I didn’t argue with the cop or try and fight with him. I stated my case but of course it didn’t matter. Fast forward about a month and a half later. I was involved in a very minor accident. You’ll never guess who the officer was that showed up. You guessed it! Guy that pulled me over. I thought I was done for. To my amazement, he was kind, and was even happy to see me. He got out of his car and was asking me questions about my 944 and even checked out under the hood. He let me go and even console me for what had happened because I was beating myself up pretty bad. (Was my fault rolled off the clutch into someone in a difficult intersection) If you bring attention to yourself, you are going to get pulled over, and piss them off. Regardless of what other people are doing. If you treat them like humans, it might come back and save your butt in the long run.
I would like to add that today, I was in the right place and right time. Someone pulled out right in front of me and cut me off and would have side swiped me if I hadn’t avoided it. The sheriff that was turning left next to me made quick work of that guy lol. Finally. The automotive gods blessed me. There was a cop when I needed one. 😂😂😂😂
The contrast between getting pulled over in my NSX vs my 1990 Accord is astonishing. In the NSX I'm treated with overall kindness from the police, and they always let me go. In my accord I'm treated like a dirt bag kid that up to no good. Its insane. But interesting.
Yeah the car absolutely matters, just not in the way most think. Cops are looking for dirtbags with no insurance, suspended licenses, etc. If you drive a car that's common to those types or looks like shit you're more likely to get stopped.
I know I'm late to the party, but the difference couldn't be more stark between when I drive my beater '06 cobalt versus my wife's fairly nice SUV or my Miata that's in good shape. Especially as a younger looking guy
I think I've deserved every ticket I ever got. I've also, always been nice to the cops. They're just people. Have I gotten out of tickets I deserved? Absolutely! Be nice people!
Great video. Attitude is a big part of whether you get a ticket or not get a ticket. The last time I was pulled over was over 10 years ago in a C5 Corvette. I had just got it and got a little excited on the throttle and I was totally honest to the officer. He was real cool about the situation and didn't even ask me for my license and registration. He started telling me about his C4 Corvette and said he understands that sometimes they can get away from you. He then told me to slow down and keep a tighter rein on the car. You just be honest and respectful and 90% of the time you should be okay.
Yup. My last ticket was 96 in a 55. 2010 mazda 3. Ohio state cop going the opposite direction, the second I saw him I was pulling over. I had to wait like a minute for him to get to me on the side of the road lol. He just asked why I was going so fast and I was honest "last day of school I'm almost home" he gave me a 180 dollar ticket and let me go. That's a felony in Ohio and I should've been towed and charged. Nope because I immediately pulled over and admitted it, I just paid the ticket and I was good
The perfect and most boring way is to stay in the right lane going the equal to or under the speed limit while behind and 18 wheeler. Or you can just learn where cops usually sit on the parts of the interstate or highway you travel the most on.
Issue with sitting behind a 18 wheeler is that it will kick up dirt and debris, and some states have lower limits for them the for car. IE Cali. One stretch of I5 is 70 for cars yet for rigs or anything with a trailer statewide is 55.
I've been picked out of the whole crowd twice, first was a warning second was a ticket :|. But turns out driving a lifted yellow WRX is not a good idea lol.
I drove a Crown Vic patrol car for 5 years ,, once got pulled over by the cop who used to drive the same car... chatted for a few minutes and drove away...
Going with the flow of traffic. 20 cars lined up in the right lane. 10 mph over the speed limit. I was the last car in the line. I got pulled over and got a ticket. Speed trap for money. Period. This is a daily thing in that area.
I can't talk about the USA, but here in Germany Cops in certain cities have quotas for issuing tickets they gotta meet. And yes, speeding tickets are there to make money. Mostly not the ones issued by cops but the ones from speed cameras.
Never understood those people who give cops a hard time, by refusing to roll down the window, or show their ID, being belligerent, questioning a cop in an aggressive way, etc. You turn a traffic stop that may be ten, fifteen minutes of your life into hours by being arrested and taken down to the police station. As Casey says be chill, don’t make a bad situation worse.
I drive a modified car in California and I have never been pulled over. I hope to never be pulled over. But I don't drive like a maniac. I keep a very low profile. I follow the advice that Casey is giving out. I continue to do so and simply...I just drive normal.
@12:50 - In other words, someone asked Casey to do the cannonball and Casey politely declined. Oh and hey, I ordered 2 boxes of Avalon King using your code. I Hope that helps you in some small way!
Very good observations about the police needing to do their civic job to keep people safe and for the driver be aware of the need to maintain a respectful attitude when interacting with them. There are, however, some situations in which revenue for local municipalities is a high priority. I have been stopped and told by the officer to contest the ticket he was writing. The reason is that is if the ticket is just sent in, the state gets the revenue, while a plea to a lesser charge in the local court, like Parking on Pavement, or a seat belt violation results in all the money staying local. Always contest a ticket by going to court.
I drive an FRS and cops are constantly looking at me. I even had a moment where I was coming out of Canes and a cop pulled up and was accusing me of doing donuts in the parking lot and kept trying to push me to admit it when it wasn’t even me hahaha
Years ago i got caught on radar at 100 in a 45 and ended up with a $20 ticket for "waste of a finite resource" (basically getting bad gas mileage) I had just got my S13 set up with good tires, opened up intake and exhaust and some fuel tuning. On an empty road through a tunnel i dropped a gear and did a pull to redline to hear it, cop was on the other side as i exited and started braking. I saw him, he saw me, and i just got on the brakes as hard as i could, flipped an e-brake 180 and was next to him before he could pull away saying "Sorry, ya got me". By this time the cop was actually sort of amused by my antics and cool with the fact that he didn't have to chase me, so he gave me the minimum ticket possible with no points.
I heard of a lead foot driver once who was driving the Ohio Turnpike back before EZ-Pass was adopted in OH. When exiting the Turnpike the tollbooth attendant waved his finger after looking at the timestamp on toll ticket calculating that point A to B took him less than 2/3 of the travel time!
my friend story ( you are the best Silve) : after the policeman pull over his car the policeman said. "I've been waiting for you all day." To which my friend promptly replied "Thank you officer, I came as quickly as I could.^^" 🤣🤣🤣
I was driving on a road that I didn’t know what was the speed limit and just drove what I felt would be reasonable and a officer pulled me over and just asked for my insurance and drivers license and then came back with my ticket and told me how to pay it. I didn’t even know I was even speeding. I’m curious what kind of day they were having where they didn’t even ask me if I knew why they pulled me over or anything. I was in a completely stock Volvo S80 that looked super basic so it’s not like I looked like a hot boy. It’s not too big of a deal because I haven’t had a ticket since and I pretty much keep things to private roads or the track anyway. Just was weird that the only ticket I have gotten was when I couldn’t find a speed limit sign. I definitely know the speed limit now.
Owned and enjoyed 4 different Porsche's since 2011. Only one I have been pulled over in, (knock on wood) was my Cayenne Turbo S. It was late and I shot across a rural intersection onto the road I live on and hit the speed limit so quickly that from a distance, I guess it looked suspicious. I got chased down and pulled, even though he didn't get a read on me. I went to high school with him and our grandfathers were best friends. All good!
was fooling around with my nephew on a side road in a mazda miata doing the lock the ebrake to turn the car quick. I did not notice the cop till after. We had the top down and he had his window open. I just came to a stop. Blink look over at nephew "See that what NOT to do with this car" then drove off reasonable. I think I saw the cop chuckling in his car. We were safe on a disused road.
Basically, don't hoon around on public roads, don't stand out, use some common sense, be courteous. Have fun, but don't be an idiot. Be gentlemanly, truthful and respectful if pulled over. I have talked my way out of tickets I REALLY deserved to get, by being friendly, respectful, and owning up to what I was doing.
My experiences have me no longer driving "sports cars". My car these days certainly isn't slow, but it's grey, four door and not typically thought of as fast. In most situations I can actually drive faster with less worry cause I don't drive a sports car. In our current police state "grey" is absolutely the way to be.
I drive the same 944, same color.. an 84. I run it from Northern NJ to my buddies garage in Easton PA. I've hit 110 (yes I know this is dumb and careless) on a few occasions that I was in a rush, but it was late night with nobody on the road. I've thrown Bilsteins I'm the front last year and am doing the rear now that it's warming. Also replaced all bushings for from end linkage. As you've said in previous videos.. and 80s racecar doesn't handle like a 2000+ model. I've grown used to the balanced weight and when the rear end gives out on turns. But I'm always careful. So far, cops don't care about a red 944.
"You've got the left lane loosers and the left lane hogs, which are probably the same people who are hoarding toilet paper right now" yeah, you earned a subscriber and a like xD
I got a ticket a few months ago here in NYC. I turned left from a left turning lane and got immediately pulled over and was given a ticket. There was a small no turn left sign on the traffic light which i did not see and i was not having a good day which probably added to me missing it. The GPS telling me to turn left with the left only turning lane did not make me think twice. I was upset after i was given which would be my very first ticket, and I was nice to the officer. The officer said they recently put the signs there. I personally think all the NO TURNS signs should be big with RED letters to make them stand out more cause some of them are very small and could go unnoticed.
Biggest tip for driving sports cars or any type of car for that matter. "Drive comfortable, not hard" you can still have fun with a sports car and be smooth with it. Driving it hard is only going to get you in trouble and wear down the car faster. My honda has 180k miles on it and it still drives like new because I drive it respectfully.
The best advice for speeding is, time and place. Location, location, location. Know where the speed traps are. And as you said, no speeding in populated areas. I think most unsafe speeding scenarios are created by left lane hogs.
i have a stage 3 2.7t that I daily, and honestly if you have a fast car, don't worry about getting a ticket, worry about your relationship with your insurance company.
In quebec it's generally understood that there is a very low chance of a cop actually stopping you for doing 20 over the speed limit on the highway and 10 over in 50 zones (km/h) and at night you'il catch a bunch of people cruising at 130-140 depending on the region (km/h)
Some cities do use traffic tickets to make money. Check out Lindale Ohio. They were well known for it in the Cleveland area. I guess some state lawmakers actually tried to pass legislation to stop them. Right around 2013 their ticket income went from $866,000 a year to $10,000 due to the changes. Then in 2015 they added traffic cameras and brought in over $1 million. Then the state made a law where an officer had to be present so they built a road side shelter for their officer. So now the state is trying to come up with new rule so cities can't raise money that way. That town may be in the minority, but places like them do exist so you have to know the area you are driving in.
Got stopped once doing over 30 over the limit. It was 3am and even had a pistol sitting on the passenger seat. Notified the cop of the weapon, kept my hands where he could see them. Was polite and respectful AND acknowledged that I had screwed up. I was late for work and my job was pretty strict about that. I did not get a ticket that day. He was a state patrol cop, and was very cool....one of the few that are. Needless to say I never sped that much on that stretch of highway again.
Last speeding ticket I got I was going 80 in a 65. This is in So Cal. Cop told me keep it 75 and under and more times than not you will not get lit up. Not sure it’s true everywhere but ever since I set my cruise control at 75 on highway going through the city in my 6 Speed Civic Si have not been pulled over since been years now. If I want to get on it and drive in a heavily spirited manner I go out to the boonies.
I've had my Charger SRT upto 150mph. Was it on a busy highway in the middle city? HELL NO! It was in the middle of nowhere on a flat, straight county road with the only ears listening were on the rows of corn that surrounded me. Having to travel the distance doesn't mean you have to take the well beaten path..
In The People's Republic of Kalifornia, any moving violation ticket by a law enforcement officer is a HUGE revenue generator for the state! The fine for speeding 10 over may "only" cost you $240 ($370 in a construction zone), but the state then tacks on a dozen or more "fees" and penalties that will cost you EASILY double that, likely much more so. You'll end up paying very close to $600 or more.
In Alberta, Canada, private security are hired to shoot laser for speeding tickets. Often they will hide behind blind spots, at bottom of hills, in pair distanced apart so when you think you are past the first one, the second one nails you, etc.
It must be fun to be a cop and write speeding tickets and lecture people, only to speed away and break those same speeding laws. Btw, the public has a much reason to fear cops as they do the general public.
Got pulled over by a state trooper for doing 18 over on the highway outside my apartment (speed limit is 45 but people regularly wiz through at 60, a mile down the speed changes to 55). Trooper had ticket in hand and I asked him if I could say something. "Sure", he said. "Well, my transmission had been slipping (which was true) and I wasn't really paying attention to my speedometer. I even saw you from half a mile and didn't bother slowing down bc I didn't think I was speeding... (At this point I felt guilty, first time getting pulled over for speeding) ...but I know that doesn't excuse me from the law, so I'll happily accept whatever you give me." He said that it was fine and let me off with a warning. I think he could tell that I was a good driver (I try not to speed, stay out the left lane, I signal before I breathe, etc.). Could've gone either way, but your best bet is to be as polite as you can and hope for the best.
I've had both sides of this happen. Once in Toledo I passed an officer at 45 in a 45, he pulled me over because he was going 35, it was raining and "unsafe" he was pissed. I responded by saying "I'm sorry it is unsafe for you to drive in this but I am perfectly comfortable driving the speed limit." He handed my info back and said "stay safe, have a good night". In Illinois I completely ran a stop sign I didn't see(hidden by a tree), I broke hard when I saw it as I was passing it. The officer instantly asked "do you know why I pulled you over?" my response was "yes, I am sorry I ran the stop sign if I would've tried to stop by the time I got stopped I would've been mid intersection and a hazard." We had a short conversation of why we were in the area and on our way, he gave us directions to the park we were trying to find. Be nice and cordial with LEO and they'll generally be the same with you. Yes, I have dealt with shitty high on power LEO too, but the majority are good people.
Where I live the fines are so high that when the police set up a speed trap it is definitely a money generator. We also have photo radar and it is set as low as 4 mph over. That generates a $100 ticket and a red light camera is over $300. If the police stop you here it is to give you a ticket, there are no warnings, a warning is that you didn’t get stopped. There aren’t many speed traps where an officer writes you a ticket since they rely heavily on photo radar so if you know where the photo radar likes to hangout and keep an eye out for the cops you can speed as much as you want and not get bothered.
Last time I got pulled over the cop said, "what really concerns me is that you don't seem to care." I got a head start passing a semi truck ahead of the passing zone because I drive a slow car. I had just gotten divorced, hadn't seen my son for months, and was on the brink of financial failure. His threat of ticket was the least of my concerns. He was so mad he was shaking 😄
Casey, you saved my ass from going to jail AND getting a speeding ticket today. I "unleashed" for a brief moment when nobody was around and got caught by a CHP w/o speed radar on. I got pulled over for going 130 on 65 zone so I forsure thought my sorry ass is going to jail. But luckily I remembered tips and protocols to follow from this video. 1. Both hands on wheels and tell them what you are doing (e.g. reaching for wallet) 2. Be respectful and don't behave like a jerk. Show them a sign of remorse. 3. Be honest at all time. No bullshit will get you out of trouble. 4. Pray to God that cop is a car guy and having a decent day. This CHP officer let me go w/o giving me a ticket for going double the speed limit. We also had some good chats. Under right circumstances, you can get out of most troubles with cops as long as you behave as a respectful and reasonable human being. Of course, if cop pulled you over for driving recklessly in densely populated area, good luck getting out of that.
A portion of what you are saying was in an article, Road & Track I believe, 35 to 45 years ago and I have used it religiously ever since -- don't stay in the left lane, run with the pack, don't lead the pack, anticipate where a cop may be (hilltops quite often), in other words, don't stand out. I've had a few tickets, avoided many and almost all the tickets I've received were when I was violating those basic rules. A Way To Get Out Of A Ticket About 1% Of The Time -- Have A Smarter Mouth Than The Cop: Deputy Sheriff: "Sir, do you know why I stopped you?" Me: "I suppose you're going to give me an invitation to the Deputy Sheriff's Ball." Deputy: "Deputy sheriffs don't have balls." Me: "That's what I thought (then laugh uncontrollably)." One percent of the time the officer will be so embarrassed at himself he'll stomp back to his car and drive off. Twenty percent of the time the officer will drag you out through the window -- cracked, partially or completely down. For the remaining percentage, you will be detained indefinitely while the officer searches your car, looks for every mechanical violation, possibly a cavity search and does a full search through NCIC looking for as much as a jaywalking violation not settled.
Thanks for the dose of common sense. You're exactly right on all points covered. My parents and friends growing up would always talk about how cops look for that red sports car etc. LOL. IF that same red sports car is hauling ass, doing donuts, burnouts, or revving loud exhaust, then yes. I love the Star Wars lunch box. We grew up in the same era for sure.
Fun story. Some friends of mine were once going to walmart at roughly 3 AM, doing i think 40 Kmh over on a gravel road, when they got pulled over. Cop asked where they were going in such a hurry at such an hour. They answered honestly, they're heading to walmart. Cop responds with "i'll let you spend your money somewhere else" and lets them go, no ticket.
If you DO get a ticket, just get a lawyer. My brother and I both got tickets going ~15 mph over. That's technically careless driving where I live. We went to court and we both ended up getting everything almost dropped. The lawyer talked to the judge and we just had to say that we were impeding traffic and it was like $25. No point, no insurance increase. Overall, it was worth it for a lawyer. Even if it was a little pricey, overall, it paid off.
"If you're doing triple digits, you're asking for it" Can confirm. Dealt with the officer respectfully when I was young(er) and got pulled over, close to 2 years ago now. I was doing 63 in a 55 and he gave my a Failure To Obey Traffic Control Devices. Although I did omit the word "over" in that sentence of the speed I was doing.
When I had a red 500 Abarth, I got the "red is a cop magnet color" comment too. Had no issues with getting pulled over in that car or even my bright blue BRZ. If anything, my old sun faded dark green '96 Infiniti G20 was the only car I got pulled over in.
Have a road close to my house that connects to 2 highways through my town and it has a huge sweeping turn and two ~1mi long straights on either side and I learned a ton of driving technique on it because there’s no cops around it ever because there’s very little traffic and fields on either side
He's not wrong on being chill and being honest. I've been pulled over many times. One time a state trooper let me off on having tags nearly 9 months expired just because I was honest and told him I knew it. I've been let off of 78 in a 55 for no real reason other than just being honest and chill with officers.
Living in California the CHP has a reputation to control the highways and pass out the most tickets. They do a great job at it too. I collected many tickets and have a bunch of funny stories getting pulled over in my high-school and college years. but now, in my late 20's, i still speed sometimes but i do it super respectfully. I try to have fun but as courteous as possible. Whenever a police officer catches me having too much fun i slow down, wave, smile, and just stare at my speedometer. They generally want to keep the flow of traffic moving. you just gotta show respect.
Somehow I managed to not get a ticket in my 944 but in a Honda Insight, for not having registration, when I pulled it out of storage during COVID, and the DMV "Just opened" with zero major county announcement. Still believe ticketing for not paying taxes in Florida when there's no safety inspection for a car is bullshit.
I’m always looking at what kind of car a cop pulled over when I see them. Usually it’s just regular cars, nothing special. If I look at what cars I see speeding often, it is commonly obviously modified cars (lowered, loud exhaust, tinted windows and lights, body kit, etc) and then the other half of speeders are just regular cars and suvs.
Why is your rear screen wiper in the wrong position? On a 944/968, the rear wiper ( if fitted) stands vertically on the screen and wipes down.... or is it just ‘buggered’ ! Lol
Being polite and cooperative goes a long way. It even got me out of a ticket once. The other times the officers almost felt bad they were giving me a ticket. Just dont be an asshole. Even if you still get the ticket, the cop may be nice enough to reduce your clocked speed to something defendable in court. So you can keep your license/not get points. Because you weren't a dick.
"you're loosing money giving people tickets" I've seen most of Casey's videos. He usually sounds intelligent, but the amount of cognitive dissonance to make that statement is truly surprising.
average speed on the highway outside my house is about 90, speed limit 70. when a cop comes out its like a pace car for the Daytona 500
That made me laugh out loud because I can see the tiny Toyota Avalon pace car being followed by 30 speed demons.
its similar here, the speed limit is 55-65 depending on where you are, and the pace is 85-90 and a lot of people go much faster than that. When you pass a cop on the side of the road it's like a braking distance competition.
@VJ Sev7veN oh yeah, all of the above.
@@bobtheguy6241 you in Jersey? Because you just described driving on the Turnpike to a T.
As someone from texas, you really have to be moving to get pulled over. You'll be going 85 and a state trooper will pass you at 95
"It takes a life-time to build a reputation and one dumb thing to ruin it."
Someone should've told Kyle Larson that...
Is it true what he said the n word during a Iracing Nascar race?
@@henrih3080 the clip is available on youtube
@@henrih3080 Yes. He thought he was privately yelling at his friend and realized he was in a group chat.
Hear, Hear!
I'll drink to that!
One dumb thing that he probably does all the time when he thinks no one is recording.
Casey simply respectfully says, "This is not the 944 you're looking for."
Robb Chastain “move along，move along”
So.. Hear me out here, a ceramic coating, On my lawn mower.
Fuck yea. AvaLAWN King, baby.
The best part about it is that is that grass won't stick to the bottom of the deck.
@@bikecrew5892 the funny thing is, my mower is deckless.
So you want to ceramic coat your Honda?
@@Akky_08 Its actually a Husqvarna. need to clean up some rust first.
Got pulled over by a local cop today in my Tbird. Cop: "why are you out here making all this noise?" Me: "I'm trying to fix my transmission" Cop: "Okay, have a great day!"
local cops usually are nice. for someone like me who been back and forth through states. i do notice some small town cops will pick on out of state people. easy to write ticket, mail in fines. no courts usually cause who wants to drive 100s of miles to fight a 50 dollar fine....... but it all depends.
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The cup holder from a BMW E34 fits the center console of the 944 if you're looking to not hold your mug in your lap anymore.
Wait what, ive got a 94' E34 540i and it annoys me so much that it doesnt have any cup holders. Were they an option?
I'd like to start by saying, you are right. Most cops are pretty cool and got into law enforcement for the right reasons. However, policing for profit is absolutely a big problem all over the U.S.
Generally its not the officers themselves behind it. Either they are incentivised by politicians to write tickets (i.e. write x number if you want to keep your job), or municipalities install things like speed and red light cameras. Things that are shown not only to have ZERO impact on safety, but also may increase the number of incidents because people are way more likely to go full ABS panic stop to avoid an expensive automated ticket, and get rear ended.
Bottom line is, there are little towns whose economies have been in decline for the last few decades all over with crappy, desperate local government who generate more than HALF of their total revenue through tickets. There are little towns in Georgia and Louisiana who have recently been busted for generating over 90 PERCENT of their total revenue through fines and fees.
Well said.
@@snek9353 Thank you. Criminologist. Couldn't help myself.
And then there was the civil asset forfeiture scandal in an Alabama town; it got so bad that when citizens found out about it, they ran the officers in on it out.
So do you think things like ticketing for income and ticket cameras (those scare me) are mostly used in smaller towns/those that are really strapped for money?
@Rob T true, but do you think there's any truth to the fact that, like he said, especially in bigger cities it's just not worth it financially to have cops everywhere, and bigger cities would, I presume, have better ways of making money, and it would simply be more difficult/expensive to thoroughly cover a bigger area?
In my 60’s and retired. 43 years on fast motorcycles with a couple strong cars sprinkled in the mix. I haven’t had an accident or a ticket in 37 years. For the vast majority of my life I had a huge respect for law enforcement. Most of what you just said is spot on. But some
data is clearly missing from your outlook.
Please don’t let blissful ignorance cloud your vision or drop your guard.
Excellent comment & I'm in complete agreement with you.
What do you think is missing?
@@VAspeed3 There are some jurisdictions that DO "police for profit"
@@rosebarnes9625 you think? Like cops getting bonuses for pulling over more cars or something? I've heard people say things about cops having a quota to fill every month or something but it's hard to tell if that's truth or just urban legend.
@@christopherpape4823 I can see it just by the amount of officers I see per day along the side of the road at certain times. Around my home area its the middle if the month.
That being said I haven't had a ticket in years. Keep it to around 10 over or so. Don't tailgate. Drive in the proper lane. All of my speeding tickets I've ever had when I was younger were for more than 15mph over the posted limit. I've never even been pulled over for going 10 over even when they are zapping.
When I was on one of our local police departments part of your annual evaluation was the number of tickets you wrote. You were expected to write a minimum of 60 tickets per month. The amount of the ticket was broken down to 50% to the department that issued the ticket, 25% to the police academy, and 25% to the state. So there is money being made.
Yes, plus all the money they get from lucky stops. Rather it be drugs or money. If you have cash, its confiscated and you better be able to prove it. Also there is lawyers which are not cheap, and they are all connected!
So for a 20 day month you wrote 3 a day. Not a lot where people seem to think speed limits are suggestions and not the law.
Most speed limits in the U.S. are not set on the 85th percentile.
I must admit I do get aggressive especially when left lane hogs come up. Down in Charleston people sit in the left lane with two lanes to the right. Often Bumper to bumper doing 70-80mph and the posted limits are 65-55.
In the state where I am, its a “super speeder” state, so if your going 5 mph or less, its a warning only as long as your not in a school zone or high ped area, acting really stupid, etc. They largely won’t bother with you. If your clocked going 14 mph or less, your fined but its no insurance points off, typically if your cool and the cop is cool, they’ll write the ticket down to 14 if your busted under 20. On the rural interstates, State police will rarely bother with you under 80, because they are focused on “super speeder” fines, but local police will. I respectfully disagree, speed enforcement is a business in and of itself, with even local PDs sitting on the sides of interstates in rural counties here.
Cool, what State?
I guess Michigan lol
@@shaikhahmed7929 sounds like it
Terrible that people are going so fast. If you can't handle the speed limits maybe you should give up driving. My father always said drive as if you were taking your road test. With that theory you will not speed and you keep your insurance rates down and above all less accidents.
People, I can save you 14+ minutes of your life: Casey avoids speeding tickets by never speeding... you're welcome.
I rented a Corvette in Florida, and went for a blat in a rural area. I went through a t-junction without 100% stopping without realizing it was a stop sign (since learned that's a big no-no in america) and blasted it up to around 80-90.
Two cops coming down the road saw me and turned their lights on, and I pulled over before they even got to me.
Was shitting bricks a little bit as ive heard rumors of american cops being hardasses, but they commented on how they thought the car was cool, and If i hadn't have stopped they couldn't have caught me!
They explained what I did wrong, I apologised, and they let me off with a warning.
"same people that are hoarding the toilet paper," lol, instant like
Funny story. I was on my way home from visiting a friend, going 80 in a 65 on the freeway. Other traffic was passing me but of course me in my 944 got pulled over. Now obviously I was speeding but it’s frustrating when everyone else is also speeding, (even the officer himself was going above the posted limit). Now obviously I was annoyed but I owned up to it. I didn’t argue with the cop or try and fight with him. I stated my case but of course it didn’t matter.
Fast forward about a month and a half later. I was involved in a very minor accident. You’ll never guess who the officer was that showed up. You guessed it! Guy that pulled me over. I thought I was done for. To my amazement, he was kind, and was even happy to see me. He got out of his car and was asking me questions about my 944 and even checked out under the hood. He let me go and even console me for what had happened because I was beating myself up pretty bad. (Was my fault rolled off the clutch into someone in a difficult intersection)
If you bring attention to yourself, you are going to get pulled over, and piss them off. Regardless of what other people are doing.
If you treat them like humans, it might come back and save your butt in the long run.
I would like to add that today, I was in the right place and right time. Someone pulled out right in front of me and cut me off and would have side swiped me if I hadn’t avoided it. The sheriff that was turning left next to me made quick work of that guy lol. Finally. The automotive gods blessed me. There was a cop when I needed one. 😂😂😂😂
Couldn’t be more true with the advice!
It's not exactly true in other countries...
The contrast between getting pulled over in my NSX vs my 1990 Accord is astonishing. In the NSX I'm treated with overall kindness from the police, and they always let me go. In my accord I'm treated like a dirt bag kid that up to no good. Its insane. But interesting.
Yeah the car absolutely matters, just not in the way most think. Cops are looking for dirtbags with no insurance, suspended licenses, etc. If you drive a car that's common to those types or looks like shit you're more likely to get stopped.
How often are you stopped to be able to make these comparisons? How about slowing down or is that too much to ask.
I know I'm late to the party, but the difference couldn't be more stark between when I drive my beater '06 cobalt versus my wife's fairly nice SUV or my Miata that's in good shape. Especially as a younger looking guy
@@shuper_j5819 finally this guy shows up!
I think I've deserved every ticket I ever got. I've also, always been nice to the cops. They're just people. Have I gotten out of tickets I deserved? Absolutely! Be nice people!
Great video. Attitude is a big part of whether you get a ticket or not get a ticket. The last time I was pulled over was over 10 years ago in a C5 Corvette. I had just got it and got a little excited on the throttle and I was totally honest to the officer. He was real cool about the situation and didn't even ask me for my license and registration. He started telling me about his C4 Corvette and said he understands that sometimes they can get away from you. He then told me to slow down and keep a tighter rein on the car. You just be honest and respectful and 90% of the time you should be okay.
Yup. My last ticket was 96 in a 55. 2010 mazda 3. Ohio state cop going the opposite direction, the second I saw him I was pulling over. I had to wait like a minute for him to get to me on the side of the road lol. He just asked why I was going so fast and I was honest "last day of school I'm almost home" he gave me a 180 dollar ticket and let me go. That's a felony in Ohio and I should've been towed and charged. Nope because I immediately pulled over and admitted it, I just paid the ticket and I was good
I wonder how many times Casey had this conversation with himself on the way work and it’s just today he had the camera on?
My opener is ALWAYS " Beautiful day for a warning isn't it?"
That's funny, I'll have to steal that.
@@snek9353 please do! It has worked for me a few times
The perfect and most boring way is to stay in the right lane going the equal to or under the speed limit while behind and 18 wheeler. Or you can just learn where cops usually sit on the parts of the interstate or highway you travel the most on.
Issue with sitting behind a 18 wheeler is that it will kick up dirt and debris, and some states have lower limits for them the for car. IE Cali. One stretch of I5 is 70 for cars yet for rigs or anything with a trailer statewide is 55.
You know what I love about this channel? Casey talks to the viewers like they're idiots. Which, on balance of probability, they usually are.
I've been picked out of the whole crowd twice, first was a warning second was a ticket :|. But turns out driving a lifted yellow WRX is not a good idea lol.
This one worked for me: get pulled over by a cop who bought the same car before his shift.
Not very reliable, though.
I drove a Crown Vic patrol car for 5 years ,, once got pulled over by the cop who used to drive the same car... chatted for a few minutes and drove away...
Going with the flow of traffic. 20 cars lined up in the right lane. 10 mph over the speed limit. I was the last car in the line. I got pulled over and got a ticket. Speed trap for money. Period. This is a daily thing in that area.
I can't talk about the USA, but here in Germany Cops in certain cities have quotas for issuing tickets they gotta meet. And yes, speeding tickets are there to make money. Mostly not the ones issued by cops but the ones from speed cameras.
Triple digits is okay on country roads with very few other drivers either waaaayy a head or waaaay behind. Just having a little fun.
Never understood those people who give cops a hard time, by refusing to roll down the window, or show their ID, being belligerent, questioning a cop in an aggressive way, etc. You turn a traffic stop that may be ten, fifteen minutes of your life into hours by being arrested and taken down to the police station. As Casey says be chill, don’t make a bad situation worse.
But I wasn’t driving, I was traveling!
Oh no, the road pirates will get you 🤣
Evil Me I am a title 4 Free Inhabitant.
I do not consent. I do not consent. I do not consent!!!
@@colinkaul8324 I'm going to call donut operator on you lmfao
Evil Me What authority do you have?
Lol
My husband got pulled over once for "improperly passing a horse." The officer couldn't tell us what the "proper" way to pass a horse is.
I drive a modified car in California and I have never been pulled over. I hope to never be pulled over. But I don't drive like a maniac. I keep a very low profile. I follow the advice that Casey is giving out. I continue to do so and simply...I just drive normal.
@12:50 - In other words, someone asked Casey to do the cannonball and Casey politely declined.
Oh and hey, I ordered 2 boxes of Avalon King using your code. I Hope that helps you in some small way!
Thanks! I hope you love it!
Very good observations about the police needing to do their civic job to keep people safe and for the driver be aware of the need to maintain a respectful attitude when interacting with them. There are, however, some situations in which revenue for local municipalities is a high priority. I have been stopped and told by the officer to contest the ticket he was writing. The reason is that is if the ticket is just sent in, the state gets the revenue, while a plea to a lesser charge in the local court, like Parking on Pavement, or a seat belt violation results in all the money staying local. Always contest a ticket by going to court.
Beautiful sound of this engine!
I drive an FRS and cops are constantly looking at me. I even had a moment where I was coming out of Canes and a cop pulled up and was accusing me of doing donuts in the parking lot and kept trying to push me to admit it when it wasn’t even me hahaha
Years ago i got caught on radar at 100 in a 45 and ended up with a $20 ticket for "waste of a finite resource" (basically getting bad gas mileage)
I had just got my S13 set up with good tires, opened up intake and exhaust and some fuel tuning. On an empty road through a tunnel i dropped a gear and did a pull to redline to hear it, cop was on the other side as i exited and started braking. I saw him, he saw me, and i just got on the brakes as hard as i could, flipped an e-brake 180 and was next to him before he could pull away saying "Sorry, ya got me". By this time the cop was actually sort of amused by my antics and cool with the fact that he didn't have to chase me, so he gave me the minimum ticket possible with no points.
Hahaha coffee cup in the groin...gotta love not having cupholders. Thanks, Germany! And I'm pretty jealous you found an early 944 without dash cracks.
I heard of a lead foot driver once who was driving the Ohio Turnpike back before EZ-Pass was adopted in OH. When exiting the Turnpike the tollbooth attendant waved his finger after looking at the timestamp on toll ticket calculating that point A to B took him less than 2/3 of the travel time!
"It takes a lifetime to build a reputation, and just one dumb moment to ruin it."
How have I never heard that phrase before? That's a great point.
my friend story ( you are the best Silve) :
after the policeman pull over his car the policeman said. "I've been waiting for you all day." To which my friend promptly replied "Thank you officer, I came as quickly as I could.^^" 🤣🤣🤣
"There's a speed trap up ahead in Selma Town, but no local yokel gonna shut me down"- Steve Earle, 'Guitar Town':-)
I was driving on a road that I didn’t know what was the speed limit and just drove what I felt would be reasonable and a officer pulled me over and just asked for my insurance and drivers license and then came back with my ticket and told me how to pay it. I didn’t even know I was even speeding. I’m curious what kind of day they were having where they didn’t even ask me if I knew why they pulled me over or anything. I was in a completely stock Volvo S80 that looked super basic so it’s not like I looked like a hot boy. It’s not too big of a deal because I haven’t had a ticket since and I pretty much keep things to private roads or the track anyway. Just was weird that the only ticket I have gotten was when I couldn’t find a speed limit sign. I definitely know the speed limit now.
Owned and enjoyed 4 different Porsche's since 2011. Only one I have been pulled over in, (knock on wood) was my Cayenne Turbo S. It was late and I shot across a rural intersection onto the road I live on and hit the speed limit so quickly that from a distance, I guess it looked suspicious. I got chased down and pulled, even though he didn't get a read on me.
I went to high school with him and our grandfathers were best friends. All good!
Man, I definitely could have used this advice a few times.
was fooling around with my nephew on a side road in a mazda miata doing the lock the ebrake to turn the car quick. I did not notice the cop till after. We had the top down and he had his window open. I just came to a stop. Blink look over at nephew "See that what NOT to do with this car" then drove off reasonable. I think I saw the cop chuckling in his car. We were safe on a disused road.
If you ever wondered, this is always the best way I've found to think if you enjoy sports car driving! What are your experiences?
Basically, don't hoon around on public roads, don't stand out, use some common sense, be courteous. Have fun, but don't be an idiot. Be gentlemanly, truthful and respectful if pulled over. I have talked my way out of tickets I REALLY deserved to get, by being friendly, respectful, and owning up to what I was doing.
My experiences have me no longer driving "sports cars". My car these days certainly isn't slow, but it's grey, four door and not typically thought of as fast. In most situations I can actually drive faster with less worry cause I don't drive a sports car. In our current police state "grey" is absolutely the way to be.
You need to read my comment Casey !!! I should've sent it as a reply.
I drive the same 944, same color.. an 84. I run it from Northern NJ to my buddies garage in Easton PA. I've hit 110 (yes I know this is dumb and careless) on a few occasions that I was in a rush, but it was late night with nobody on the road.
I've thrown Bilsteins I'm the front last year and am doing the rear now that it's warming. Also replaced all bushings for from end linkage.
As you've said in previous videos.. and 80s racecar doesn't handle like a 2000+ model. I've grown used to the balanced weight and when the rear end gives out on turns. But I'm always careful.
So far, cops don't care about a red 944.
Buying a 944 and then binge watching videos of 944s.... Then driving and listening to Danger zone whilst popping the headlights.... 🎶😁
No cup holders in 80's cars. :)
Simple saying that everyone should incorporate into their life. "Time and place". Not just for cars either, but for many things.
Thank you Casey for putting this out there. You are absolutely right. We are all in this together.
"You've got the left lane loosers and the left lane hogs, which are probably the same people who are hoarding toilet paper right now" yeah, you earned a subscriber and a like xD
I got a ticket a few months ago here in NYC. I turned left from a left turning lane and got immediately pulled over and was given a ticket. There was a small no turn left sign on the traffic light which i did not see and i was not having a good day which probably added to me missing it. The GPS telling me to turn left with the left only turning lane did not make me think twice. I was upset after i was given which would be my very first ticket, and I was nice to the officer. The officer said they recently put the signs there. I personally think all the NO TURNS signs should be big with RED letters to make them stand out more cause some of them are very small and could go unnoticed.
Biggest tip for driving sports cars or any type of car for that matter. "Drive comfortable, not hard" you can still have fun with a sports car and be smooth with it. Driving it hard is only going to get you in trouble and wear down the car faster. My honda has 180k miles on it and it still drives like new because I drive it respectfully.
The best advice for speeding is, time and place. Location, location, location. Know where the speed traps are. And as you said, no speeding in populated areas.
I think most unsafe speeding scenarios are created by left lane hogs.
i have a stage 3 2.7t that I daily, and honestly if you have a fast car, don't worry about getting a ticket, worry about your relationship with your insurance company.
In quebec it's generally understood that there is a very low chance of a cop actually stopping you for doing 20 over the speed limit on the highway and 10 over in 50 zones (km/h) and at night you'il catch a bunch of people cruising at 130-140 depending on the region (km/h)
Pro tip: be me, a female car enthusiast & college student. Get pulled over, play dumb, be nice, & apologize. No tickets yet lol
Some cities do use traffic tickets to make money. Check out Lindale Ohio. They were well known for it in the Cleveland area. I guess some state lawmakers actually tried to pass legislation to stop them. Right around 2013 their ticket income went from $866,000 a year to $10,000 due to the changes. Then in 2015 they added traffic cameras and brought in over $1 million. Then the state made a law where an officer had to be present so they built a road side shelter for their officer. So now the state is trying to come up with new rule so cities can't raise money that way. That town may be in the minority, but places like them do exist so you have to know the area you are driving in.
Casey Punch is a cool guy.
Little do people know im in my white 2 door mk6 golf R with 320hp. Most people think im just driving a regular golf! highly reccomend.
Got stopped once doing over 30 over the limit. It was 3am and even had a pistol sitting on the passenger seat. Notified the cop of the weapon, kept my hands where he could see them. Was polite and respectful AND acknowledged that I had screwed up. I was late for work and my job was pretty strict about that. I did not get a ticket that day. He was a state patrol cop, and was very cool....one of the few that are. Needless to say I never sped that much on that stretch of highway again.
Last speeding ticket I got I was going 80 in a 65. This is in So Cal. Cop told me keep it 75 and under and more times than not you will not get lit up. Not sure it’s true everywhere but ever since I set my cruise control at 75 on highway going through the city in my 6 Speed Civic Si have not been pulled over since been years now. If I want to get on it and drive in a heavily spirited manner I go out to the boonies.
I've had my Charger SRT upto 150mph. Was it on a busy highway in the middle city? HELL NO! It was in the middle of nowhere on a flat, straight county road with the only ears listening were on the rows of corn that surrounded me.
Having to travel the distance doesn't mean you have to take the well beaten path..
I bought the whole speedometer so Ima use the whole speedometer 😤
In The People's Republic of Kalifornia, any moving violation ticket by a law enforcement officer is a HUGE revenue generator for the state! The fine for speeding 10 over may "only" cost you $240 ($370 in a construction zone), but the state then tacks on a dozen or more "fees" and penalties that will cost you EASILY double that, likely much more so. You'll end up paying very close to $600 or more.
I’ve fibbed a bit with cops before...no tickets yet😅
In Alberta, Canada, private security are hired to shoot laser for speeding tickets. Often they will hide behind blind spots, at bottom of hills, in pair distanced apart so when you think you are past the first one, the second one nails you, etc.
I love your STAR WARS Lunch Box!
It must be fun to be a cop and write speeding tickets and lecture people, only to speed away and break those same speeding laws. Btw, the public has a much reason to fear cops as they do the general public.
I wish I watched this before yesterday when I got a 120mph speeding ticket on top of an hov lane violation😂
Got pulled over by a state trooper for doing 18 over on the highway outside my apartment (speed limit is 45 but people regularly wiz through at 60, a mile down the speed changes to 55). Trooper had ticket in hand and I asked him if I could say something. "Sure", he said. "Well, my transmission had been slipping (which was true) and I wasn't really paying attention to my speedometer. I even saw you from half a mile and didn't bother slowing down bc I didn't think I was speeding... (At this point I felt guilty, first time getting pulled over for speeding) ...but I know that doesn't excuse me from the law, so I'll happily accept whatever you give me." He said that it was fine and let me off with a warning.
I think he could tell that I was a good driver (I try not to speed, stay out the left lane, I signal before I breathe, etc.). Could've gone either way, but your best bet is to be as polite as you can and hope for the best.
I've had both sides of this happen. Once in Toledo I passed an officer at 45 in a 45, he pulled me over because he was going 35, it was raining and "unsafe" he was pissed. I responded by saying "I'm sorry it is unsafe for you to drive in this but I am perfectly comfortable driving the speed limit." He handed my info back and said "stay safe, have a good night". In Illinois I completely ran a stop sign I didn't see(hidden by a tree), I broke hard when I saw it as I was passing it. The officer instantly asked "do you know why I pulled you over?" my response was "yes, I am sorry I ran the stop sign if I would've tried to stop by the time I got stopped I would've been mid intersection and a hazard." We had a short conversation of why we were in the area and on our way, he gave us directions to the park we were trying to find.
Be nice and cordial with LEO and they'll generally be the same with you. Yes, I have dealt with shitty high on power LEO too, but the majority are good people.
Cops can’t legally hide in Ohio.
It’s the law.
Where I live the fines are so high that when the police set up a speed trap it is definitely a money generator. We also have photo radar and it is set as low as 4 mph over. That generates a $100 ticket and a red light camera is over $300. If the police stop you here it is to give you a ticket, there are no warnings, a warning is that you didn’t get stopped. There aren’t many speed traps where an officer writes you a ticket since they rely heavily on photo radar so if you know where the photo radar likes to hangout and keep an eye out for the cops you can speed as much as you want and not get bothered.
Last time I got pulled over the cop said, "what really concerns me is that you don't seem to care." I got a head start passing a semi truck ahead of the passing zone because I drive a slow car. I had just gotten divorced, hadn't seen my son for months, and was on the brink of financial failure. His threat of ticket was the least of my concerns. He was so mad he was shaking 😄
Casey, you saved my ass from going to jail AND getting a speeding ticket today.
I "unleashed" for a brief moment when nobody was around and got caught by a CHP w/o speed radar on.
I got pulled over for going 130 on 65 zone so I forsure thought my sorry ass is going to jail.
But luckily I remembered tips and protocols to follow from this video.
1. Both hands on wheels and tell them what you are doing (e.g. reaching for wallet)
2. Be respectful and don't behave like a jerk. Show them a sign of remorse.
3. Be honest at all time. No bullshit will get you out of trouble.
4. Pray to God that cop is a car guy and having a decent day.
This CHP officer let me go w/o giving me a ticket for going double the speed limit. We also had some good chats.
Under right circumstances, you can get out of most troubles with cops as long as you behave as a respectful and reasonable human being.
Of course, if cop pulled you over for driving recklessly in densely populated area, good luck getting out of that.
Well done man!
Solid dad moment right here
i really wish we had more public raceways, drag strips.
A portion of what you are saying was in an article, Road & Track I believe, 35 to 45 years ago and I have used it religiously ever since -- don't stay in the left lane, run with the pack, don't lead the pack, anticipate where a cop may be (hilltops quite often), in other words, don't stand out. I've had a few tickets, avoided many and almost all the tickets I've received were when I was violating those basic rules.
A Way To Get Out Of A Ticket About 1% Of The Time -- Have A Smarter Mouth Than The Cop: Deputy Sheriff: "Sir, do you know why I stopped you?" Me: "I suppose you're going to give me an invitation to the Deputy Sheriff's Ball." Deputy: "Deputy sheriffs don't have balls." Me: "That's what I thought (then laugh uncontrollably)." One percent of the time the officer will be so embarrassed at himself he'll stomp back to his car and drive off. Twenty percent of the time the officer will drag you out through the window -- cracked, partially or completely down. For the remaining percentage, you will be detained indefinitely while the officer searches your car, looks for every mechanical violation, possibly a cavity search and does a full search through NCIC looking for as much as a jaywalking violation not settled.
Just fell in love with my first 80’s car, the bmw 635csi...
Thanks for the dose of common sense. You're exactly right on all points covered. My parents and friends growing up would always talk about how cops look for that red sports car etc. LOL. IF that same red sports car is hauling ass, doing donuts, burnouts, or revving loud exhaust, then yes. I love the Star Wars lunch box. We grew up in the same era for sure.
Fun story. Some friends of mine were once going to walmart at roughly 3 AM, doing i think 40 Kmh over on a gravel road, when they got pulled over. Cop asked where they were going in such a hurry at such an hour. They answered honestly, they're heading to walmart. Cop responds with "i'll let you spend your money somewhere else" and lets them go, no ticket.
If you DO get a ticket, just get a lawyer. My brother and I both got tickets going ~15 mph over. That's technically careless driving where I live. We went to court and we both ended up getting everything almost dropped. The lawyer talked to the judge and we just had to say that we were impeding traffic and it was like $25. No point, no insurance increase. Overall, it was worth it for a lawyer. Even if it was a little pricey, overall, it paid off.
"If you're doing triple digits, you're asking for it"
Can confirm. Dealt with the officer respectfully when I was young(er) and got pulled over, close to 2 years ago now. I was doing 63 in a 55 and he gave my a Failure To Obey Traffic Control Devices. Although I did omit the word "over" in that sentence of the speed I was doing.
When I had a red 500 Abarth, I got the "red is a cop magnet color" comment too. Had no issues with getting pulled over in that car or even my bright blue BRZ. If anything, my old sun faded dark green '96 Infiniti G20 was the only car I got pulled over in.
Have a road close to my house that connects to 2 highways through my town and it has a huge sweeping turn and two ~1mi long straights on either side and I learned a ton of driving technique on it because there’s no cops around it ever because there’s very little traffic and fields on either side
Driving a slow car like that probably helps.
The state troopers are more prone to pull you over because they scoop way more Gore off the road than your average
traffic cop
He's not wrong on being chill and being honest. I've been pulled over many times. One time a state trooper let me off on having tags nearly 9 months expired just because I was honest and told him I knew it. I've been let off of 78 in a 55 for no real reason other than just being honest and chill with officers.
"It's not for making money"
Okay, so you've never driven through Virginia.
Living in California the CHP has a reputation to control the highways and pass out the most tickets. They do a great job at it too.
I collected many tickets and have a bunch of funny stories getting pulled over in my high-school and college years. but now, in my late 20's, i still speed sometimes but i do it super respectfully. I try to have fun but as courteous as possible. Whenever a police officer catches me having too much fun i slow down, wave, smile, and just stare at my speedometer. They generally want to keep the flow of traffic moving. you just gotta show respect.
Somehow I managed to not get a ticket in my 944 but in a Honda Insight, for not having registration, when I pulled it out of storage during COVID, and the DMV "Just opened" with zero major county announcement. Still believe ticketing for not paying taxes in Florida when there's no safety inspection for a car is bullshit.
I’m always looking at what kind of car a cop pulled over when I see them. Usually it’s just regular cars, nothing special.
If I look at what cars I see speeding often, it is commonly obviously modified cars (lowered, loud exhaust, tinted windows and lights, body kit, etc) and then the other half of speeders are just regular cars and suvs.
in europe you get heavily fined for hogging left lane, the passing lane.
and they will fine you harshly for overtaking on the right..
Why is your rear screen wiper in the wrong position? On a 944/968, the rear wiper ( if fitted) stands vertically on the screen and wipes down.... or is it just ‘buggered’ ! Lol
Shhh. Quiet folks, what we have here is a Porsche 944 968 enthusiast. No sudden moves, or you'll scare him away!
Being polite and cooperative goes a long way. It even got me out of a ticket once. The other times the officers almost felt bad they were giving me a ticket. Just dont be an asshole.
Even if you still get the ticket, the cop may be nice enough to reduce your clocked speed to something defendable in court. So you can keep your license/not get points. Because you weren't a dick.
Who else just waits for a rabbit to speed by, and follows them at a good distance in the right lane?
I live near Toledo, OH. They really do stand on bridges and speed gun every car.
Thank you for this Casey 🙏🏿😁
"you're loosing money giving people tickets"
I've seen most of Casey's videos. He usually sounds intelligent, but the amount of cognitive dissonance to make that statement is truly surprising.