How to Get Out of a Traffic Ticket
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- Learn the secret of getting out of a traffic ticket. GMM #153
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Tried your technique Rhett, writing this from jail
Dav Sem 😂😂
lmaoooo
Oh my gosh, this is hilarious! I'm a dispatcher, and my sister is an officer. To be completely honest, the best way to get out of trouble with the law is to just be calm and respectful. I don't think an apology would hurt, but don't explain yourself. We listen to people explain all day. The officer wouldn't see your driving history, only dispatch would, and we don't disclose it unless they ask. Just remember that our officers are people too. Treat them kindly, and they'll likely do the same (maybe not on a bad day). And don't be intimidated! You only get to see their professional side, but only dispatch knows who has a weak spot for gummy bears.
+Elysia Shults : Cops don't have computers in their squads where you live? I just retired from 20+ years as a cop. The penalties increase if someone is a repeat offender.
My officers don't, but I think highway patrol here does.
Elysia Shults : Wow. The department I worked for has had them for 15 years. We're so busy, we'd never be able to get air time. Each district in our city has their own radio channel and secondary channel.
The city has their own radios, and the county (my department) has our own, but we monitor the city and run tags and licenses for them. My county is far too stingy with funds, and the radio quality is bad in some areas. We're extremely out of date, and don't even have internet at our consoles. I believe the officers can access NCIC through their computers, but the laptops are so old and slow they prefer to use us, because it's inconvenient.
Elysia Shults : Oh my. You must work for a small department. I chose to retire early because my HBP and migraines were getting so bad. Crazy busy with insane OT. I also worked 3rd shift the whole time, so never got enough sleep, either. Don't miss it at all.
I got out of a ticket once by spilling water in my lap and making it somewhat believable that it was pee. I told the cop that I was only speeding home to change my pants so that I could get back to work on time.
Embarrassing but very clever and quick thinking. Made me lmao at the sheer bad ass way you went about it.
This worked for me
Maybe next time I should legitimately piss my pants, need to add the smell to add to realism.
Marta Krauz all the only time my family is speeding is when my sister is having an asthma attack happens more often than you think and then you get a free escort to the hospital
They just give me the "Woop Woops" -Link Neal 2012
Rhett, if you are in California and you don't have your license you should only need your license number, and the cop should be able to look up your license in the index. Write it down and put in your glove box, or better yet memorize the number. My dad and I are big cyclists and so we have this stuff memorized because they ask us for it in hospitals.
Landon H Southard lol you visit hospitals often?
Sarah from upstate new york was the one who stole links credit card information
What?
Tre Bryan Was or is?
Nah Rhett's evil brother did it
Ret does not have a evil brother
I just watched that episode email Rhett and link and they might reply lol
You park on the driveway.
You drive on the parkway.
Pay tolls on the freeway.
And highways are on the ground.
Mind Blown.
Sierra stole Link's credit card!!!!
lol you and me had the same thought
I was seeing if anyone else thought that too lol
i was just going to comment this hahaha
Came here to type that
I stared at that thing on Link's shirt for most of the video. xD
did anyone notice the intro thing was from New York and the credit card was in New York............
Yup I was like hey they solved it lol
I love Rhett and Link's videos!! they are all so funny and I think their show should go on forever :)
10 years later still going strong
I know this was made in 2012 but when I was about four years old I was driving with my dad and I screamed "Goo Goo Go" from Dora and my dad sped up a little bit. A cop pulled up behind us and told my dad he was speeding but at the same time I was crying in the back because my dad stopped driving. I kid you not the officer looked back and told my dad " I wont give you a ticket this time because I don't want the little girl to think cops are bad people." so then we drove away, and that's the end of my story.
I was pulled over yesterday on my way to renew my DL, which was expired for 6 months and to pay a ticket (to be paid before I could renew). I just started crying and telling him about the awful past year I've had (he actually asked). They were real tears. I'm 24 & have been pulled over many times, & I have never cried after being pulled over. After a 3 minute intense heart-to-heart, he let me go! I did everything Rhett just said not to do & I got out of it. And I'm a psychology student! HA
The number 1 most important facter in getting out of a ticket: A clean driving record. If this is your second ticket (or more) in less than a year, it is very unlikely you will get out of it.
I was in a 45 approaching a 55 not even 100 ft from the 55 I start speeding up so I don't get slammed because everyone except me speeds down there. I got pulled over and still got a ticket even when I dutifully explained why I was going faster then 45. Once you come through that intersection everyone's going at least 70 and I'm not going to be the one speeding up to 55 still and getting hit. But it didn't matter so I took my ticket dutifully and just paid it.
Kendall Reyes
I have no clue what you are trying to say here.
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The original comment was posted 8 months ago. You replied to a replied just 6 days ago. Wow.
The most fool-proof way to not get tickets? Obey the traffic laws. :P
I learned the hard way basically, I lost my license for 30 days (due to points) when I was ~18/19 and was stuck hitching a ride with a friend to work every morning.
I've only been pulled over one time in the 16/17 years since, and that was when I went to pick a friend up who got in an argument with his sister on the way back from Texas (to NC) in the middle of Georgia and she dumped him out on the side of the road, was stopped for going over 95 in a 75 and got no ticket. Of course the officer who pulled me said he had heard over the radio some of the situation (and probably already had a good laugh). I told him I was just in a hurry to get back home, as I got off work at 5PM and then had to drive to Georgia and back, he was nice enough to let me off with a warning.
Being from out-of-state (especially larger distances) usually helps, but there are ways to break the laws and still avoid tickets. The most useful tip is to try to avoid going more than 4mph over the posted speed limit as most of the time an officer won't even bother to pull you over, it just isn't worth giving you a ticket since the majority of the time you can get them dropped to such minor infractions they are irrelevant. Next most useful tip: use cruise control if you have it (even doing as I stated above and sticking to no more than 4mph over). Third most useful tip (debatably should be first, but the first 2 can eliminate the need for this): Awareness - of the cars you can see and likely places for cops to sit. Obviously, though, it varies by state, but I have traveled to/from as far north as Pennsylvania, and south to/from Florida and even out to Texas on a few occasions (all from NC) and not been pulled over any other time than stated above.
I even drove a 240SX for 2.5+ years that had no working speedometer (and no cruise control), was very sporty sounding/looking with a loud muffler and a sport wing on the trunk lid, AND the car was red (with a silver hood) at that (red tends to be a more common target). And, yes, I drove around racing people and making a ton of noise much of the time, but I tend to be extremely aware of my surroundings. The scenario above when I was last pulled over was in a Toyota Avalon I owned after the 240. I miss my 240, most fun-to-drive car I have ever owned, I actually still have it... sitting the the back yard with blown piston rings. :|
I agree with you 100%. If one obeys the traffic laws, there is nothing to worry about, Ja?
Back home, these two boys are what we would call Real Lemons!
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Chris Redfield Umm, ok? Congrats?
this explains how i got pulled over while driving without my license in a car with expired tags and no proof of insurance and was allowed to drive away with a warning. I tend to look terrified whenever anyone in authority is talking to me.
I've gotten pulled over once, and I got out of the ticket the exact same way, but I never learned the secret until just now. I feel good about myself now!
rhetts right dont apologize or make excuses just tell it like it is most of the time they will go easy on you i have gotten out of some pretty serious tickets that way.
Links sad face is adorable! he looks like a lost puppy! aww!
It can actually help a little bit if you can remember your drivers license number. It has gotten me out of a couple of sticky situations in Ohio.
Whenever Rhet says "situation" it makes me laugh lol!
Good Mythical Morning being released can only mean one thing: I've been up for way too long, its bed time... After this episode of course
"They just give me woop woops" 😂
i actually audibly said "aaaaawww" at Link's puppy dog eyes at 8:48
i completely agree. i did this technique!! look like he's ruining your day but don't explain yourself or apologize, it always works!!
This so works! I've gotten out of two speeding tickets and realized I've done this exact thing
Much easier way to potentially get out of a ticket. When you get stopped, you have between 2 and 5 minutes to become that officers friend (And as well all know, its hard to willingly neglect or cause harm to someone you consider a friend). There are many ways to do this, like being naturally charming, but for those that arent charming, you can use laughter to your advantage. Officers go though a pattern every day, they pull someone over, they cry and say their daddy will kill them for getting a ticket, they write them up and move on, laughter allows you to break that pattern and shake the officers game up a bit.
There are cute, nonintrusive ways to do this, such as having a funny hairstyle when you go to get your licences renewed and say something like "Ill give you my licences but I must warn you now, the picture looks nothing like me", or have those Get out of Jail Free cards in your wallet and say something like "Im sorry, this car belongs to my grandmother so I dont have registration, but I heard this might help" (If they chuckle at that, just pull out the second card and say something like "Oh, Im sorry I didnt know that card wasnt legal here but I brought the other one just in case"). Whatever you do though, dont try to distract the officer from doing their jobs, find a way to work laughter into what they want (IE: Dont pull out a rubber chicken and squeek it or something). No system is fullproof but Ive seen this work personally about 19 of 24 or 25 times and the driver (My uncle, who love speed) only got a verbal warning.
WHATS ON LINKS TSHIRRRRRRRT!!!
I think it's a small ketchup bag that you get from a Mcdonald's or something
Thanks Amber. I can get to sleep tonight finally...
Manami Suzuki No problem c:
A few months ago I got pulled over for the first time ever and I did exactly what you said not to do.. Why couldn't I have watched this episode before I got that ticket..? If I ever get pulled over again though I'll try not freaking out and remembering what you said. Thanks Rhett! :)
I've never gotten pulled over, but Rhett's strategy is something I've already planned for when the day comes.
DAD's story
my dad was driving, and we got pulled over for speeding, he was asked some questions and then my dad was like: and, uh, whats the speed limit?
... there were 3, THREE speed limit signs in front of him xD in the end he didn't get a ticket. then my dad was like: i think i amused him. btw the speed limit was 55 lol
MOM's story
my mom was driving, and got pulled over, and my mom was like "hey I'm gonna pull into the church parking lot and hope he gives grace on me" only me and my sister were in the car with her. when she pulled over she did the worst possible thing EVER she was like: "u aren't going to give me a ticket are you? the cop: "thats normally what we do when we pull people over"
so ya, those are my stories
My friend is completely TERRIFIED of cops because one time her dad got pulled over and she was two or something and started crying and he was like "Can I just tell her everything's okay?" and the cop was like "NO SIR I'M NOT FINISHED TALKING. DON'T INTERRUPT ME WHILE I'M TALKING SIR." And wouldn't let him talk to her.
that road trip songs video has always remained my FAVORITE of them all!
That human psychology thing honestly really does work. I've learned about it and tested it myself. I know the video just came out but I've been doing this for a while and it saves my life!
hey my name is brandon, im from nova scotia. been killing your videos lately, i decided to take your advice the other day, i went 20 over the limit, got pulled over and tried your strat. overall id say it went pretty well, well better than it could have. i still got a speeding ticket i was doing 70 in a 50 zone (km in canada) but he dropped me down to a lower speed and put 60 on the ticket, anyway....can i send you the bill? :) brandon.
I can make myself cry in near seconds by thinking about my aunt sherry who got addicted to pain meds and I didn't see her for years so I thought she was dead or something and she taught me lots
JAREK:120 E I hope she knows how much you care for her.
I almost had to use this technique today. I didn't have to, but thanks to Rhett I was prepared to look shocked and not manipulate the cop. I think the cop could tell I had some form of mythical confidence when he got behind me because he followed closely for almost a mile, then pulled off somewhere else. Thank you.
I believe Rhett is mistaken about the consistency in success of his methods, they certainly don't work every time, or even most. However, I do think that his methods stated are probably the most effective way to legally avoid a ticket (if you're male, females have other options). I've used them before (though I've only just found this channel today (subscribed)). And even if you don't get out of a ticket, I had a cop be really nice one time and reduce the charge on it for me. I was going 40-ish in a 20mph school zone (that I honestly didn't know was a school zone), and he reduced it to only going 25 in a 20, which cut the cost in half.
Tried Rhetts tactic, it works.. Another one is to act completely thrilled to see the cop, and completely and innocently surprised when he tells you what the problem is. If the cop asks you where you're going, or where you're coming from, it doesn't hurt to have a light-hearted activity ready. Fishing is usually my go to.
As a guy who is 6'8" tall, full of muscle, and who has a huge beard, I've found that crying a little bit (not too much, just a few tears) really works. Something about seeing a guy who would normally be super intimidating shed tears can move anyone.
There is an actual difference between a freeway and a highway. All freeways are highways they are just a specialized version. They have no traffic hindering signals, intersections, pedestrian crossings, etc. Also on freeways there is a median between opposing traffic, and on and off ramps to build speed.
I love GMM, but I had to revisit this video to leave this comment: it doesn't always work (if you didn't already know that); I got pulled over yesterday, and as soon as I saw the officer's lights, I thought of this video and decided that I'd use Rhett's advice. Nevertheless, I was still issued a speeding ticket for going five miles per hours over the speed limit (I was going 45 in a 40-area). :P
My dad got a ticket for 32 in a 30 RUDE COPS
This is so true, I never knew how to explain it, but Rhett defiantly has it down! This has happened to me before, and if you just play it off as being respectful and the officer feels you are sorry and won't do it again without pleading, then you prob. won't get a ticket.
Most officers aren't out to ruin your day, just to make sure that things are alright and that your not putting others at risk.
Rhett is awesome
Link's sad face is EPIC!
I never been pulled over in 8 years of driving, but if I am I'm going follow Rhett's advice and pray.
8pm for me right now.
Good mythical evening!
Gotten some tickets. Gotten some warnings too. Can't say there was any one thing I did continually to get off.
I feel like this week has been the best/funniest week of GMM to date.
"Clandestine." Rhett and Link, you guys have a magnificent vocabulary.
I only watch this show on my birthday, each year you don't disappoint.
I love how Rhett is pissed at his wife for putting the sticker in the glovebox instead of attaching it... yet he knew it was there and didn't attach it himself. Too funny! ^_-
Mythical Wheel ending- Rhett and Link have a girly fight, complete with slapping!
I used to haul junk car parts from state to state.Often we would hauling about 8 or 9 tons on a trailer that shouldn't hold anymore than two or three while going down the interstate at 70-75 mph. Didn't get stopped once.
Link held that sad face forEVER! XD
Link's look of alarm is classic. 8:20
Act terrified, works everytime
Your wheel has weight distribution problem! if you look at it after it lands it bounces off the peg which leads me to believe that its not the same weight all around. This is why it appears to land on the same spot more than others.
The best way to look alarmed is to in fact be alarmed. Even as an adult, I'm truly alarmed at getting pulled over, combined with knowing that I did something to deserve it, and my deep seated police officer-aversion has kept my driving record clean thus far.
I have been up all night, good mythical morning is released... in the morning, I need to go to sleep
Wheel of mythicality. Link (as cop) pulls Rhett over to give him a ticket.
the playlist video was my first rhett and link video!
OMG!!! This is EXACTLY what I have done all EIGHT times I have been pulled over...and I have NEVER had to pay a ticket!! Every time I was let off, I drove away thinking, "What the heck!! How did I NOT get a ticket?!" I have always wondered what it is that I said/did that made them let me off, and this episode has literally been a revelation for me!! Haha!
Can I just say thank you for not being like other TH-cam channels and do "Cut Aways" and a bunch of crazy shots!
Link's face, when Rhett is talking about arguing.
I've gotten pulled over a few times and never gotten a ticket, it helps I look only 16 or 17 when I'm in my 20's and I'm a girl, and look very innocent and sweet as lots of people have told me.
I was pulled over for speeding and I used Rhett's method and it actually works.
I got pulled over once trying to do something nice for someone on my lunch break. I went to walk my sister-in-law's dog because she was out of town. We enjoyed a nice walk, (despite the fact that he pulled me and my pregnant belly down to the ground at first). I was racing back to work, cop pulls me over, not only am I very pregnant, but crying. He STILL gave me a ticket!
Totally agree. I've been pulled over probably 10 times, and I've only been given 1 ticket which I got completely off of in court. One time I got pulled over twice in the same night... I got out of both! Don't talk back, be respectful, and do the Rhett look.
When psychology 101 doesn't work and you get a ticket, hire a criminal defense attorney for some real strategy.
not a practical expense ,and all they are going to do is call what ever 2 year out of law school attorney that is prosecuting traffic tickets and work out a quick plea deal, you will get a fine, court costs, and possibly still get points, this will cost a minimum of $500. all together. defending your self is of course like most things in life, time vs. risk vs. money , a decision you have to make on your own,while it can be intimidating its really not that hard once you know how the system works.
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In other countries, my mom answers in french to the cops. Or in a very thick french-canadian accent while speaking broken english. It worked quite often.
I've only been pulled over 1 time and it was when I first I got my license. My brother and I were headed to the store and I was in a left turn lane at a green "yield to traffic" type light. I pulled up far enough that I couldn't see the light but would be blocking traffic if I didn't turn so of course I turned (cars behind didn't allow me to back up) and a cop pulled me over in the parking lot. I naturally had the panic, almost tears, and he gave me a warning and let me go :)
because of this video i just watched a 24 video playlist of there road trip lol great stuff guys
I probably had a similar look of alarm the only time I've ever been pulled over in 8 years of driving. I think it almost made him decide to search the car for drugs, but it DID work in the end lol.
Loved that video. Rhett looked so angry. Also, I loved that you guys broke the silence by singing. My way of getting out of a ticket is to only answer their questions. When they ask you if you know how fast you were going, just say you're unsure. Because a lot of cops will try to serif you knew you were speeding and were doing it anyway.
Thanks for the technique! It makes perfect sense, i can see how it would work. I'll defiantly try it.
my cousin once used the technique of being the granddaughter of the retired county sheriff. apparently the conversation was something like this "do you know Marvin?" "Yes, he's my grandfather." "Oh well, since you're Marvin's granddaughter, I'll just let you off with a warning this time"
Another tip is to make your story so convoluted that the cop doesn't think it's worth it anymore. My uncle lives in Germany, has a Tennessee drivers license, and was driving a car with Wisconsin plates that belonged to his parents who lived in Florida, and his three passengers were from either Michigan or Illinois. When the cop pulled him over for speeding, he eventually just let him go because it was just too much work.
I love how Link's spy voice is pretty much Owen Wilson
But you knew she didn't do. That means you failed too! Don't yell at her for something YOU didn't do. But what he's saying is true. It has worked for me several times.
thats not getting out of one. thats not getting one. respect the game.
9:00 when Link looks that way, I get the urge to hug him. And I could never ever give him a ticket ^.^ (fortunately I'm not a cop)
I got a ticket once for my tires squeaking while I was turning it was a $450 fine so I went to court and beat the ticket while the whole time my dad was flipping off the cop in the court room best moment ever XD
I love his plan
LINK'S FACE AT 8:22 Kills meeeee
Sounds like Rhett has been watching a lot of Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! on Nick Jr. "Wrinkly wrinkles" at 0:30 and "Tripy trip" at 0:59
I have always found the less you explain, the better!
I've been pulled over three times and never gotten a ticket. I always thought that it was just luck, but after watching this it makes sense! I looked alarmed all three times naturally, and I had my girlfriend with me two of the times. I had already been stressed on all three occasions so it must have shown on my face. I have the natural gift of ticket evasion!!! :D
i actually laughed out loud to this comment. what kind of dope was that cop smoking? "um son, i can't help but notice you are looking a little alarmed.... you transporting bombs or something?"
YEAH!! UPSTATE NY!!!
Rhett it does work!!!!! i was actually pulled over Wednesday and the technique you described sounded alot like how i reacted to the situation, because another ticket would have suspended my license. Luckily enough my naturally alarmed and worried look got me out of a speeding ticket for going 46 in a 35.
Never say you're sorry; sorry admits liability, and will lead you into the ticket.
I think that look of alarm will definitely come naturally.
Crazyyyyyy 2020
Link's faces are great
this works 100% of the time. ive been pulled over for many things from speeding, well over the speed limit also car wasn't inspected one time didn't have my license with me.and i didnt notice it until now but i did exactly as Rhett said
In rural MN we call the "freeway" the interstate.
LINK HILARIOUS
The look of alarm actually does work.
This is the first episode I've watched in like a month. I feel so ashamed of my lack of mythicality lately. :(