How to avoid getting pulled over
What to do if you are pulled over
Conclusion
How to avoid getting pulled over
Getting pulled over is obviously no picnic. It likely will end up costing you a few hundred bucks, might cost you points on your license and may even force you to spend a day in court. On top of that, if you are going somewhere and need to be there by a certain time when you are pulled over, you will almost certainly end up being late.
So, obviously the best option is to avoid getting pulled over in the first place. The clear and easiest way to do this is by always obeying all traffic laws. However, you also need to make sure that your car is always functioning correctly. This will specifically include ensuring that your headlights, taillights and turn signals are always working.
What to do if you are pulled over
If you do happen to get pulled over, there are a few simple tricks that could possibly prevent you getting written up with a ticket. The first is that you should always pull over as soon as you possibly can safely. The shoulder is fine as long as the officer has room between your car and the nearest lane of oncoming traffic. When you do pull over, immediately shut your car off, put your keys on the dashboard where the officer can see them, have your license and registration ready and place your hands on the steering wheel at ten and two so the officer can see them at all times during the stop.
You should always be courteous and respectful when you are talking to the officer. If you know why you got pulled over, be honest and admit it when the officer asks, “Do you know why you got pulled over?”. Finally, you should always keep spare bulbs for your headlights, taillights and turn signals in your car. In case one of the lights bulbs you are currently using burns out, you do not notice and get pulled over, you can tell the officer that you will replace it right now in front of them There is a decent chance that they will then let you off without a ticket.
Conclusion
Getting pulled over in Hawaii is the same as it is anywhere else, it is no fun. However, if you obey all traffic laws and ensure that your car is always in working order (particularly your lights), you will have the lowest chance of getting pulled over. If you do get pulled over, do so quickly and safely, have your license and registration ready and always be respectful (if you want the best chance of not getting a ticket).
