Answers to the Police Question, “Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over?”

I got a ticket a couple of years ago for not wearing my seat belt. I know I should so don't start in on me. This wasn’t my first rodeo. The officer asked me the same question that they always ask me when they pull me over, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Why do they do that? Seems like a game. I stared at him while trying to look surprised and answered, “No, Officer, I don't know why you pulled me over?” I wanted to say, “I was hoping you knew.” Later I realized that perhaps he wanted a more imaginative answer. He probably had a dull day writing tickets and wanted some witty repartee to share back at the station at the end of his shift. I'm sorry to let him down. I decided to be prepared next time with a list of better responses. I thought I would share them with you. Post this on your sun visor so you can review your answer as the police officer walks over to your car.

Ten answers to the question when an officer asks, “Do you know why I pulled you over?”

1. “You're not sure that your radar gun is working so you wanted to check it against my speedometer?”

2. “You wanted to compliment me on my excellent driving?”

3. “If you can't remember let's just call it a day and go home.”

4. “You thought I was your ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and you wanted to harass me?”

5. “You ran out of serial killers and terrorists?”

6. “You wanted to know who cuts my hair?”

7. “You wanted to know if this '88 Buick is older than you?”

8. “Your chief is watching, and you want to make a good impression?”

9. “Your guess is better than mine.”

10. “You wanted to give me a ticket and it's easier if I'm not moving?”

I hope one of these answers gets you out of a ticket. Good luck with that. I'm sure you can add to this list, so let's hear them.