Do you think a police officer would accept this as a good excuse for speeding?

Question

Let's say I was pulled over for speeding.... I was going 5 over the speed limit. Do you think the police officer would accept the excuse,"Well I was going 5 under a while ago due to a slow car in front of me, so I decided to go 5 over now to make up the time. It just made sense mathematically."?

I'd like to think it's a good excuse....

Answer 1

The cop will likely respond with, "Well, a while ago, I gave this driver just a warning and let him go.  So, now I have decided to give you a ticket.  It just makes sense mathematically."

Answer 2

IT'S A TERRIBLE EXCUSE

Answer 3

Sure.  While you're at it apply the same logic to compensating for red lights, stop signs, construction, toll booths, etc.  "Well I was going 65 under while stopped at the toll booth, so I decided to drive 130 mph to make up the time.  I'm a mathematical genius, aren't I?"

Answer 4

Obviously poor excuse, however, if a cop pulled you over for only 5 over the limit, I would believe he's gotta be the world's biggest A**hole

Answer 5

I would usually let people go and give them a warning, if they didnt give me a stupid reason, just say yes I know I was speeding a little, no excuse.

I know besides a fine, it can make your insurance rates go up, so I never gave them out unless someone really deserved one.

Answer 6

Whatever happened to just showing some of your goodies?  ...everyone feels they need to talk nowadays.

Answer 7

Very creative and original.

Answer 8

No.  He'll say you should have just passed them if they were going too slow for you.

Answer 9

it's pretty unlikely the police will pull u over for going only 5 over

it might work if u extend ur excuse, like say ur going to ur baby shower ur something

Answer 10

It sounds all good, until you try to go 55 under, and then what?