This is a very accurate assessment of what you can expect.ezypikns wrote:It has been my experience that if you treat a peace officer with courtesy and respect, it will be appreciated and reciprocated. If you look and behave like some character off the TV show COPS, you'll be treated accordingly.
It should not be interpreted to mean that if you behave like a respectful citizen the officer will never issue a citation. This is his call, but good behavior during the stop will give you the best chance that he'll decide a warning would be sufficient in your case.