What is the proper etiquette for being pulled over on a motorcycle?
This question came up on Ask MetaFilter and I was interested to see what you all think. Do you stay on the bike? Remove your helmet? Do nothing until instructed by the LEO?
What’s worked for you?
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Personally I get off the bike, remove my helmet and my sunglasses, and start removing the seat to retrieve the registration and insurance proof they’re gonna ask for. Once they see I’m not some young kid they usually let me go with a warning.
The best approach is pull over right away when they light you up. Be polite and apologetic (grovel). Plead ignorance, “I didn’t realize how fast I was going, Officer!” Another great way to avoid a ticket is to maintain a clean driving record, because they will check. This means fight all your tickets and hire an attorney if necessary. If you have a good record, and you weren’t doing anything extremely stupid, there’s an excellent chance they will let you go with a warning.
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