Not driving your vehicle is a good way to avoid a speeding ticket. But since most of us have to work for a living, that would not be feasible. So for the rest of you who don’t like the thought of using public transportation, these next pointers should be very helpful. Unless of course you like taking the bus.

1. Watch your speed. It goes without saying, but if you want to avoid speeding tickets, then DON’T SPEED! It’s as simple as that. If you are going to speed - save it for the highways.

2. Prepare beforehand. The only way to avoid your next speeding ticket is to stay ahead of the game. The next time you get a chance, take a walk around your car and make sure everything is in working order. Things like your headlights, tail lights, blinkers and mirrors should all be in functioning condition.

3. Quality of your vehicle. Fix small issues like cracked windows and use some touch up paint if your car needs it. Keeping it clean and up to date will help you avoid the eyes of the law.

4. Stay alert. Don’t sleep and drive! Always maintain a good visible lookout of your surroundings. A police officer can be anywhere - not only in front of you. Beware of turns and curves in the road. These are magnets for speeding tickets. Approach bridges and underpasses with caution. Keep your seat in an upright position so you can see clearly and without difficulty.

5. Suspicion. Driving a beat up 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass in a wealthy neighborhood (especially at night) will trigger any officer’s suspicion. I hate to say it, but a black or Hispanic individual driving in a predominately white neighborhood can also trigger an officer’s suspicion.

6. Don’t draw attention to yourself. High performance cars will always draw the attention of law enforcement before a Ford Taurus will.

7. Watch for curves. Do not exceed the speed limit around curves. You never know who will be waiting to give you a speeding ticket.

8. Stay clear of the left lane. Most police officers will admit they will observe cars in the left lane more closely to give speeding tickets to them. It is called the fast lane for goodness sakes.

9. Know your territory. Its important to know your town or city and what resources they have for law enforcement. It may seem like there isn’t a cop for miles. But that van or SUV parked on the side of the street could be a photo radar unit. They will automatically give you a speeding ticket, they have no conscious.

10. Watch for brake lights. You can easily identify a potential speeding ticket situation ahead of you by looking for cars’ brake lights as most drivers don’t hit their brakes on the highway unless there is a reason to.

11. Be aware of what the police drive. A lot of the time you never know that the car you were just driving next to was an unmarked police cruiser until your pulled over and issued a speeding ticket. The unmarked cars are almost always the same as the marked cars, only they will be painted as the civilian version.

12. Beware of speed traps. Speed traps occur in virtually every part of the country. Knowing where they might be before you get on the road is a wise decision. Find out if the road you will be traveling has any speed traps listed on Speedtrap.org.

Its impossible to avoid all speeding tickets during your driving life, but being aware of these tips can put the odds in your favor.

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