Tricks for Avoiding Speeding Tickets

Make sure that you are not driving a type of car that is considered to be a "speed demon". If you've got a bright red Ferrari, it looks like you're going a hundred miles an hour even when you're not moving. There are several quality fast vehicles that don't draw nearly as much attention. It's also a good idea to have the proper electronic equipment (like a radar detector) to protect against the speeding ticket.

Police officers can be quite crafty when it comes to hiding and setting up unexpected speed traps. You should always be on the lookout and remember their hiding spots in areas you drive frequently. Anytime there is a line of trees, steep curve, or hill that you can't see over while driving, there is a good chance a cop car is waiting for you. You should also be careful speeding around slow semi trucks, since some police cars will drive just in front of a truck knowing cars cannot see them until they come flying past. Highway on-ramps are always areas to be alert as well.

When driving on a multiple lane highway, stay in the right lane if at all possible. Speeders typically fly through the left lane, so many police officers will focus more on those lanes. If you need to pass someone, get around them quickly and jump back to the right lane. The worst thing you can do is go in and out of lanes, weaving around cars. This will draw attention to your vehicle if a police car is around and could get you double the fines as this is considered reckless driving.

A paced speeding ticket is another worry, especially when driving at night. If you are going at a good speed and see another vehicle coming up on you very quickly, it may be a police car trying to estimate your speed by racing up and seeing what their own vehicle speed is right behind you. This is done a lot at night when you won't be able to clearly see that the approaching vehicle is a police cruiser.

Other speeders on the highway offer an advantage to you. They can be your "draftie," which essentially means you let them speed first so any upcoming radar guns will grab them before they can grab you. You just have to be cautious when following another speeder because if the cop comes up from behind the scenario is reversed and you are now the "draftie" about to get caught first.

You can't predict exactly what an unmarked cruiser is going to look like, so always pay attention to cars on the side of the road. You may be able to help someone out if they are broken down or avoid an accident if someone is about to pull back onto the road. The best thing of all is noticing an unmarked cruiser trying to act like a broken down vehicle so you will speed by them.

You don't want the super high insurance rates that come with speeding tickets. Be alert and know where you are at all times. You can get where you're going with speed without bringing home the ticket.