I’ve never been in this situation, but one question I’m confused about is how both sides arrive at an appropriate-sized bribe. What’s the stop them taking everything you have?
There’s usually an informal standard that’s large enough to represent a significant boost to a police officer’s income, but small enough that it’s worth it for most people to pay rather than risk more fines or worse. There’s not much negotiation involved.
I’ve never been in this situation, but one question I’m confused about is how both sides arrive at an appropriate-sized bribe. What’s the stop them taking everything you have?
There’s usually an informal standard that’s large enough to represent a significant boost to a police officer’s income, but small enough that it’s worth it for most people to pay rather than risk more fines or worse. There’s not much negotiation involved.