i have always been honest and they usually appreciate it. They are not idiots. They know what time it is and so do you when getting pulled over. IMO, if the officer is being cool then be honest. If he or she is being not so cool then only admit to what you know he or she knows. Nothing more. I have been let go on alot of occasions hauling ass just by saying yes sir I was speeding and you got me. No excuses. believe it or not. I live practically on Mullholland and Kanan road so I rip the canyons alot. Been pulled over on average about six times a year and only have two speeding tickets. Three times i was pulled over for no front plate and only got a fix it ticket once. Maybe because I am older and white they give me a break, I don't know.