5 Things People in Louisiana Say and Do to Get Out of a Speeding Ticket [Video]

For some ladies out there, being a little flirty with a police officer is enough to get out of paying a ticket. Problems can arise if the officer is a woman, but this is still a tried-and-true method and one of the most common.

Everybody can relate to just really having to go -- even the police. Hey, when nature calls, nature calls! Using this excuse is a long-shot unless you have a legitimate medical excuse. Saying 'I just drank a Big Gulp and am about to burst!' probably won't cut it.

Sometimes a woman just turning on the waterworks will get them out of paying a ticket, but it requires a) the ability to cry on cue (if you're faking it) or b) actual bawling. It's a tough sell because many officers have seen and heard it all, but it can work.

Know someone on the force? Have a friend employed at City Hall? Are you the long-lost cousin (twice removed) of Mayor Cedric Glover? Dropping a name could get you out of a ticket, but you also risk angering the officer; this is one excuse that they will see right through no matter how cool you play it.

Arguably the oldest, most (ab)used and most successful way to get out of a ticket, this is option no. 1 taken to the next level. This will only be an option if you're working with a little something up top, are wearing a low-cut blouse and have absolutely no shame. But hey, it works!