As requested.
1. Stop safely and try and get out and meet them at their car. I like to knock on their window and ask them politely “Could you step out of your vehicle please constable”. It disarms them if you are so quick off the point and can fluster inexperienced plod. Remember confidence is everything. Don’t appear frightened, just respectful and confident.
2. Be polite. They are just doing a job. If you act like a nob you are just going to wind them up.
3. Take notes. (Leave a note pad and pen in your car.)
4. Record what they say. Note particulars like where they were parked, where they saw you, names, numbers, constabulary name, station name, distance covered, location of stop, irregularities in signs or road markings etc…
5. Eat humble pie without admitting any guilt.
6. Non-committal answers only. (eg. Do you know were speeding? I wasn't aware that I had contravened any speed limits. Practice answering with a question – What speed you were doing? Err Why, are you going to tell me?)
7. Don't produce any documents at all, other than a bank card to show your identity. (Even if you do have them). Accept a producer and designate a police station somewhere convenient for you. If you show a licence with points marked on it they are less likely to let you off. Additionally, you can check your documents at home and make sure they are in order. (eg. Names address, MOT in date etc.) If your MOT is out of date just get a new one immediately. Present the new one and state you don’t have the old one and can’t remember where it was done so you can’t get a reprint. CPS won’t prosecute you – waste of time if you have a valid MOT)
8. If they are reasonable and let you off that’s great. If not check their vehicle for visible defects. Tyres, number plates, lights (if on), visible damage, road tax etc… You can do this discretely or blatantly.
9. If they offer you a summons or ticket choose the ticket. You can still go to court on a ticket if you want to fight it. If they fill in a ticket check it thoroughly, don’t point out mistakes. Normally you are asked if you want to make a statement. Make no statement or simply deny the allegation. (Eg: I deny the allegation and believe the constables have made a mistake) They will probably be annoyed but just point out it’s not personal and apologise if they are offended).
10. Upon returning to your car sort your self out. Don’t set off in a rush. Sort your seat belt and set off safely. If you haven’t finished making notes pull up safely as soon as possible and record any other factors that you think might be important. Some people are also shaken up by the experience. Have a coffee and chill out for a while if you are. See legal advice or email me. You have admitted nothing and have a right to defend yourself in court.