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How do you avoid the cops when driving?

What can I do to avoid getting pulled over by the cops when I’m driving? I got a speeding ticket last month and I don’t want that to happen again. I’m also a little scared of the police, so I would rather just avoid them if I can.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The best way to avoid cops when driving is to obey all traffic laws whenever possible. Here are some other tips to decrease your odds of being pulled over:
  1. Take good care of your car
    . The police can pull you over for a burnt-out lightbulb, missing bumper, or broken windshield.
  2. Watch out for speed traps. Make note of where the police sit in your area and watch you speed there.
  3. Don’t drive aggressively. Make sure that your driving behavior isn’t putting anyone else in danger.
  4. Wear your seatbelt. You can get pulled over if you don’t.
  5. Keep your music down. If your music is too loud, you might get pulled over.
Try not to panic when you see the police. If you’re following the law, they shouldn’t bother you.
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