COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
- Jacobincambodia
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COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
I know I'm going to get crapped on for this, but I sincerely want to hear everybody's perspective on giving cops bribes. I know it's an easy way to get by, but seriously it helps no one. Just like it's not a good idea to to give money to begging children, it's not a good idea to hand over cash to cops if you don't get a ticket. Do your part and stop feeding the cycle.
I've been pulled over a few times and I've yet to pay a dime for an infraction via a bribe. I'm totally willing to, but the cop refuses to write a ticket! He wants coke, beer and money. I don't give any of it. If you are interested in trying this out, these are normally the steps I take when I make a mistake.
1. Typically, I ask the cop what I did wrong.
2. I acknowledge my horrible sin and he normally asks me for my license next.
3. NEVER give your original license over. That's now his leverage. I always carry a copy and usually leave my original at home.
4. Arguing usually commences and I tell the cop I don't carry my original because of corruption.
5. The cop usually throws a bone and offers an easy way out like paying a small bribe. I simply tell him no.
6. Before he can adjust his bribe, I flat out tell him I understand the law and you have to give me a ticket.
7. He might argue more...
8. You either get the irritated wave off or more arguing commences.
9. If it goes beyond that, I demand to speak to his boss so I can complain. After that, I almost always get the wave off.
Success! The trade off? A few extra minutes of your day and dignity.
I've been pulled over a few times and I've yet to pay a dime for an infraction via a bribe. I'm totally willing to, but the cop refuses to write a ticket! He wants coke, beer and money. I don't give any of it. If you are interested in trying this out, these are normally the steps I take when I make a mistake.
1. Typically, I ask the cop what I did wrong.
2. I acknowledge my horrible sin and he normally asks me for my license next.
3. NEVER give your original license over. That's now his leverage. I always carry a copy and usually leave my original at home.
4. Arguing usually commences and I tell the cop I don't carry my original because of corruption.
5. The cop usually throws a bone and offers an easy way out like paying a small bribe. I simply tell him no.
6. Before he can adjust his bribe, I flat out tell him I understand the law and you have to give me a ticket.
7. He might argue more...
8. You either get the irritated wave off or more arguing commences.
9. If it goes beyond that, I demand to speak to his boss so I can complain. After that, I almost always get the wave off.
Success! The trade off? A few extra minutes of your day and dignity.
- StroppyChops
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Re: COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
Jacob, that would work most of the time, but I really worry for you on the one time it doesn't. Demanding to talk to the guy's boss is a really bad idea as the boss is already into it for a percentage - I could see the one in a hundred time of you being packed off for a longer 'discussion' with the cop and a few of his cop mates.
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- Jacobincambodia
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Re: COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
This is all done in a completely professional but firm manner .StroppyChops wrote:Jacob, that would work most of the time, but I really worry for you on the one time it doesn't. Demanding to talk to the guy's boss is a really bad idea as the boss is already into it for a percentage - I could see the one in a hundred time of you being packed off for a longer 'discussion' with the cop and a few of his cop mates.
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Re: COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
If your moto is found in the street without you, can I have it?
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- vladimir
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Re: COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
In this instance, Jacob is 100%.
Tell them to fork off. In the event of trouble, give them 5000 riel, max 10000 riel.
I last paid a fine 5 years ago. $1. This may have something to do with the fake webcam/LED I have attached to the top of my helmet...
Keep your cash apart from your wallet.
Tell them to fork off. In the event of trouble, give them 5000 riel, max 10000 riel.
I last paid a fine 5 years ago. $1. This may have something to do with the fake webcam/LED I have attached to the top of my helmet...
Keep your cash apart from your wallet.
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Re: COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
I got 'approached' by a cop near Olympic Stadium the other day. I was in the back of a tuktuk! I played dumb - Soosy DAY! Soosy DAY! - and he lost interest and wandered off.
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Re: COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
Once you know where they are you can just maneuver around them.
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Re: COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
Yes -- I agree with all he said except #9 --- very BAD idea that one.StroppyChops wrote:Jacob, that would work most of the time, but I really worry for you on the one time it doesn't. Demanding to talk to the guy's boss is a really bad idea as the boss is already into it for a percentage - I could see the one in a hundred time of you being packed off for a longer 'discussion' with the cop and a few of his cop mates.
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- Jacobincambodia
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Re: COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
You should put a gropro camera on your helmet!vladimir wrote:In this instance, Jacob is 100%.
Tell them to fork off. In the event of trouble, give them 5000 riel, max 10000 riel.
I last paid a fine 5 years ago. $1. This may have something to do with the fake webcam/LED I have attached to the top of my helmet...
Keep your cash apart from your wallet.
Why would a cop be approaching you in a Tuk Tuk? Didn't have your seatbelt fastened?StroppyChops wrote:I got 'approached' by a cop near Olympic Stadium the other day. I was in the back of a tuktuk! I played dumb - Soosy DAY! Soosy DAY! - and he lost interest and wandered off.
Re: COPS -- Stop Giving Them Free Money
While driving in PP (car/truck) I was pulled over for going straight from a turn lane. They are not marked much ahead of time and in traffic your screwed if your in a turn lane. I had some time so I argued that I averted an accident by going straight and they were not alert and did not see it. When they wanted to give me a ticket and me give them money, I hauled out a copy (from the internet) of their boss (Chief of Police) saying to get a receipt. I demanded a receipt and they took me to the head guy who said I had to get a receipt from the police station. I pointed to the paper a told him that was a incorrect and his boss said so. I told him if he didn't want to give me a receipt to get a higher guy down there. The head guy have me back my license and waved me away.
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