ARE you an idiot who can’t help but ramp up the jeopardy if you’re stopped by the police? Avoid interaction entirelyThey can’t question you while you’re asleep, right? These pitiful ploys are likely to get you dragged to the station when the bored copper was just planning a stern word. GaslightIn a classic wanker move, question the officer’s version of reality: ‘What car, officer? I think you’re seeing things.’ The worst that can happen is a caution for wasting police time.