Don’t be shy. I know that most drivers look around for police officers before gunning it. You might wait until you hit a back country road to give your truck a full send. However, you can get a ticket even if a cop doesn’t witness a traffic violation. 

Police officers can ticket you even if they didn’t see the traffic violation 

Drivers typically feel more confident about breaking traffic laws if police officers have to be around. However, if you decide to speed and engage in reckless behavior, you can still get a ticket. 

Officers don’t actually have to witness an event to issue a ticket. If someone else sees you acting wild in your SUV, they can report it to the cops. Then an officer may pull you over to issue a ticket later. 

Plus, police officers can issue tickets based on reports from other officers and dash cam footage. Cops can decide to give you a ticket based on the investigation of the incident. 

In some cases, an officer may have probable cause to pull you over for a previous incident that they didn’t personally see. However, according to Sulte Law Firm, you can also receive a ticket in the mail for some violations. 

A lot of states use traffic cameras to monitor compliance with laws. They capture images of drivers speeding or running red lights then you receive a ticket in the mail. Cameras also catch drivers making aggressive lane changes, tailgating, or the failure to wear a seatbelt. 

In some states, an officer can get your information and witness an event then issue a ticket without stopping you. This method is used in cases when stopping a vehicle may impose a risk to public safety.