A question of respect (let the flaming begin...)

[pitternator]

in my experience ( been pulled twice, got nicked once)..you will know within a few seconds if you will get nicked. If its  a mobile camera and ur pulled over its most likely you will get a ticket unless you say and do the right things. Most police wont stop people just to preach unless they have some time on their hands. They will make a judgement on you if a talk would help or a ticket.But look at it logically , if they set up a speed trap, people will get ticketed.
I look on it as they are just doing their job, I havent been in the situation where I feel I have been " fitted up" , so cant comment on that. BUT if I am speeding , I cant be angry at being done if I get caught.I know I can argue that excess speed could be possible given the road situation at the time, but legally I have broken the law.
Ultimately yes it will come down to the discretion of the officer , so if you behave in the appropriate way you have a chance it will just be a bollocking.

My let off BTW was in wales, by  a rural copper with a mobile camera. I was riding alone, wasnt in power ranger leathers, was contrite and apologetic  at the time. Plus I reckon he just was in a good mood !
My nicking was a traffic cop on a dual carriagewway where the limit had changed and I missed a sign. But it still was my mistake.It was in a car though.

I have never been nicked while on my bike, which must be some sort of record !  :lol