Here is another tip to think about when writing a violator a citation during a traffic stop. When you are finished filling out all of the required information, tear off the violator’s copy and place it behind the ticket before approaching the vehicle.
There is no reason that the violator’s signature needs to be on their copy. By doing this, you will eliminate the need to tear out the violator’s copy while at the vehicle. If you don’t tear out the violator’s copy before approaching the vehicle, you might find yourself fumbling with citations on the side of the road on a windy day.
Tearing our the violator’s copy beforehand can shorten both the amount of time your gun hand is tied up and the amount of time you are standing at the violator’s vehicle.