What I think is interesting, is the different way men and women handle these situations. Sure, there are situations where women use their sexuality to advantage if a male cop so chooses to go there, BUT, I agree with silver, why didn't you tell him you were in a rush to see your daughter's performance. What astounds me is that you didn't even try to get out of the ticket. My husband is the same way if he is pulled over, he doesn't say anything and accepts the ticket. I would at least try to argue, explain why I was in a rush, beg forgiveness (oh please officer, I am very sorry, I needed to pick up my daughter at school, I won't do it again if you could please just five me a warning this time....). In this case I don't think I am using my sexuality, but I am playing into the male power thing, I recognize that he has the power in this situation to issue a citation or not, so I swallow my pride and bow to that power to avoid the fine. Sometimes it seems all they want is for you to *talk* to them. Are men just unwilling to do that?