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Quiz 2 - Cops
& the Court: Results
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1.
Traffic police have favorite
locations where they can issue
tickets with minimal
efforts.
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Correct
Answer: TRUE.
Your
Answer: %$Q1M%
Explanation
Always be on the lookout for cops
on roads that slope downward and
freeway on/off ramps. If you see
a motorcycle officer in the same
location more than once, you can
be assured it's a place he
frequents.
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2.
Once pulled over, you should
always turn off your engine and
place your hands where the
approaching officer can view
them.
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Correct
Answer: TRUE.
Your
Answer: %$Q2M%
Explanation
Remarkably, many motorists leave
their engine running. This can
make any officer nervous since
they may suspect you'll drive
away suddenly. Turn off your
engine and place your hands on
the steering wheel as the officer
approaches. You want to increase
the officer's sense of personal
safety and reduce his stress
level as soon as
possible.
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3.
Being polite to the officer will
help improve your chances of just
getting a warning.
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Correct
Answer: TRUE.
Your
Answer: %$Q3M%
Explanation
Warning or not, there is no
reason to be rude to the officer.
Being polite is common sense. The
more irate you make an officer,
the greater the chance he'll look
for other infractions such as
mechanical violations.
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4.
Since the officer did not read
you your rights, anything you say
can NOT be admitted as evidence
in court.
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Correct
Answer: FALSE.
Your
Answer: %$Q4M%
Explanation
Although the officer does not
have to read you your rights,
anything you say can be used
against you in court. The key is
to avoid admitting you committed
any offense. Remember, if an
officer starts off by asking you
the classic question, "do you
know why I pulled you over," he
is trying to get you to admit
guilt for the alleged violation.
Any admissions are written on the
back of the citation to be used
in court if necessary, HOWEVER,
you may be able to object on the
grounds of independent
recollection.
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5.
Over one-half of all drivers who
contest their traffic citation
are found either not guilty,
given a reduced fine or the
citation is
dismissed.
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Correct
Answer: TRUE.
Your
Answer: %$Q5M%
Explanation
A majority of contested tickets
are either dismissed, found not
guilty or the driver is given a
reduced fine. According to the
National Motorist Association, if
just 10 percent of drivers fought
their citation, the courts would
receive a serious blow
financially. In no other class of
"crime" is it as profitable for
local governments than with
traffic ticket fines.
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6.
With the exception of special
circumstances, you typically
waive all your rights and options
when you plead
'guilty.'
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Correct
Answer: TRUE.
Your
Answer: %$Q6M%
Explanation
When you plead 'not guilty,' you
have many options available that
otherwise would be
erased.
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7.
Approximately 1 in 50 drivers
cited actually contest their
traffic ticket in
court.
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Correct
Answer: TRUE.
Your
Answer: %$Q7M%
Explanation
Most drivers elect traffic school
or pay the fine and run the risk
of higher insurance premiums for
three years, however fighting
your traffic ticket can be in
your favor.
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8.
The most optimal time to visit
the court clerk to plead "not
guilty" is on a Monday
morning.
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Correct
Answer: FALSE.
Your
Answer: %$Q8M%
Explanation
If you live in a metropolitan
area, at all costs, try to avoid
Mondays or Tuesdays after a
holiday. It seems every Tom, Dick
and Harry plus their wives visit
the court at the beginning of the
week. Your best bet: Friday
afternoon because most people are
concerned with their weekend
plans. You'll be in and out of
the clerk's office within 5-10
minutes.
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9.
When contesting a traffic
citation, you typically do NOT
have the right to collect any
evidence from the police
department.
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Correct
Answer: FALSE.
Your
Answer: %$Q9M%
Explanation
As mentioned, officers write
notes on the back of their copy
of the citation. When you plead
not guilty, you have the right to
see his ticket log book, back
side of the citation and radar
manuals and maintenance records.
Having the chance to see them may
help you in court.
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10.
In most circumstances, if the
officer who cited you does not
show up for court trial, your
case is dismissed.
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Correct
Answer: TRUE.
Your
Answer: %$Q10M%
Explanation
Simply request the case be
dismissed based on lack of a
prosecution witness. Remember:
you are not require to
incriminate yourself by admitting
a traffic violation.
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