Here are some helpful hints on where cops hide out, and how to avoid
                   being nabbed by one.

                   1) 25-35 m.p.h. zones: Cops love nabbing speeders in these areas, and
                   parents love complaining about how people race through their
                   child-infested neighborhoods (don't get me wrong, I love kids, but they do
                   complain to law enforcement, and the cops keep look outs)
                   Just take care to drive slowly here. Take note of childful areas, parks,
                   hospitals, police stations, and other municipal buildings.

                   2)Speedtraps: Cops often hide under the overpasses on highways, and
                   usually on bigger roads. I usually check SPEEDTRAP.COM before I leave.
                   Another way to uncover speedtraps is to simply drive carefully on your
                   route at first, taking note of the cop cars perched at angles to get ya.

                   3) Highways: If there are 3 lanes, stick to the middle one. Try to avoid
                   passing on the right. Moderate traffic is good, because you can always
                   speed, but don't speed as fast as the fastest person in front of you. The
                   cop would most likely rather nab someone going 10 m.p.h. faster than
                   you.

                   4) Common Sense: Don't provoke a cop. Don't act suspicious, don't drink
                   and drive. This is the easiest way to save you from a hassle. At night,
                   cops shine flashlights into cars to make sure the passengers are wearing
                   safety belts (which they should be doing anyway!) This is a perfect
                   excuse for a cop to pull you over if he or she suspects you of something
                   else!

                   5) Citations beat points: At all costs, keep your driving record CLEAN! I
                   have a clean record, and both times I was pulled over, the cop saw this
                   and gave me a citation instead of a ticket. It was a $94.00 fine each
                   time, but my insurance rates did not increase. Also, if you're not in your
                   home state (where your plates/license are from), a cop can only give you
                   a speeding citation, unless you're driving wrecklessly.

                   6) If stopped: be polite, be sweet, be cute, and if necessary, cry. Always
                   have and provide the proper documentation. Never try to bribe a cop;
                   they can fine you more for that.

                   7) Resources: The ACLU (www.aclu.org) has a great little pdf file that you
                   can print out. It tells you what to do if you're stopped by a cop. This is
                   good if you're scared of being pulled over, because it will help you go
                   along with procedures.

                   8) Be safe: If it's late at night or you just get a creepy feeling, put on
                   your blinkers, drive slowly, and have the cop follow you to a public
                   location, such as a populated gas station. I'd really advise doing this if
                   you get nabbed by an unmarked car. Don't drink and drive, wear your
                   belts, don't take alcohol over state lines, don't leave drugs in your car
                   (they can take your whole car away if anyone in the car has possession),
                   and just be smart!

 
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