AAA says already this year is a big year for road trips. That means more time in our cars and the chance for us to get a ticket.
No one likes tickets so if, and I hope you don’t, do get pulled over, try one of these five excuses.
I hope it helps and safe travels if you are embarking on a trip!
Be Well,
Anisa
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The Five Most Successful Excuses…
For example, the next time a cop stops you while driving, try uttering the excuse, “I didn’t know I was speeding.” About 26% of the time, this can get you out of a ticket, according to CarInsurance.com’s third annual “Caught Speeding” survey of 1,000 drivers’ habits.
Overall, excuses probably work better than you think when faced with the possibility of a ticket. Almost 50% of survey respondents say using an excuse with a police officer helped avoid a ticket. That’s nearly double the success rate reported in 2020.
The Five Most Successful Excuses…
1. I didn’t know I was speeding – 26%
2. Medical emergency – 25%
3. Everyone else was going the same speed – 22%
4. Late for work – 21%
5. I had to use the bathroom – 20%
It probably helps when the excuse also happens to be true, and those trying to justify their bad driving behaviors appear to be increasingly honest.
In a press release, Les Masterson, managing editor for CarInsurance.com, said only 12% of survey respondents lied when giving excuses this year, compared with almost 33% last year.
Other Less Successful Excuses, But Still Helpful…
- Late for an interview – 16%
- Late to pick up or drop my child off – 15%
- I didn’t see the sign – 14%
- Late for court appointment – 13%
- Late for doctor appointment – 13%
- Late to meet friends – 12%
- I’m bringing home hot food and didn’t want it to get cold – 11%
- Late to meet partner, husband or wife – 11%
- Late for a date – 10%
- Late for a funeral – 10%
In Closing…
The survey found that men and younger drivers are more likely to offer up excuses when faced with a speeding ticket. A large group of women — 69% — said they never have offered an excuse, compared to 43% of men.