You ask/you answer: How should I deal with the police?

My opinion is "Least said the better". Traffic Officers perceive themselves usually as "The Gentlemen Police" Agreed they are the guys with the messy jobs after fatal or near fatal RTA's. But with their line of work they are not subjected to the street wise cheeky yobs as much as ur normal plod. They certainly consider themselves above that street corner type beat policing resulting in them being less tolerant. But never the less when engaged with them always be polite, admit nothing unless you get the feeling from them that there not going to try and put you off the road. You can inquire exactly why you've been stopped, but again politely, continue to say as little as possible. And remember the way you react can be the main factor of whether they use their discretion to warn you or not...

My experiences with the police somewhat reflect what  B.M.W. Mick 1962 says . I to have been spoken to in a nasty manner without commiting any real offence , but  as you get older things do get better . I also suspect it depends on the bike plus your age / experience . A  lazy  weekend out with not much traffic about on your sports bike will probably mean a "pull" on spotting a police car , BUT  on my sidecar outfit I usually get a smile, knod or even a wave ? . You can see and feel the tension go when me ,my brother & [old] mates get stopped but on removal of helmets to reveal  grey or no hair and some banter on our part  makes for a good relationship with the police . Modern cops like a bit of respect  ,as it has mainly gone , so  try being respectfull  , while thinking about what you admit  .