I completely agree with Alasse.

My sister's ex is a cop & he told me that cops do prefer that you slow down when you see them because it shows respect. He is the biggest speed demon I know, too. He knows people like to go fast but if you don't brake when you see them, you're essentially giving them the finger.

Also, I owe *cough* a lot of money in parking tickets & haven't paid them yet & I've not had a car in months. If it's going to make you dangerously broke, don't pay them or, like nikki says, go and plead your case.