GOOD
A Richardson, Texas policeman had a perfect spot to watch for speeders, but
wasn't getting many. Then he discovered the problem - a 12-year-old boy was
standing up the road with a hand painted sign, which read "RADAR TRAP AHEAD."
The officer then found a second
accomplice down the road with a sign reading, "TIPS" along
with a bucket full of money. (And we used to just sell lemonade!)
BETTER
A motorist was mailed a picture of his car speeding through an automated radar
post in Plano, Texas. A $40 speeding ticket was included. Being cute, he sent
the police department a picture of $40. The police responded with another
mailed photo of handcuffs.
BEST
A young woman was pulled over for speeding. As the Texas State Trooper walked to
her car window, flipping open his ticket book, she said, "I bet you are going to
sell me a ticket to the Texas State Police Ball." The trooper replied, "Texas
State Troopers don't have balls." There was a moment of silence while she
smiled, and he realized what he'd just said. He then closed his book, got back
in his patrol car and left. She was laughing too hard to start her car.