Gotta agree here. My Dad's told countless stories of the trouble he and his mates used to get into when they were young. He's kiwi and from a small town in the north island. When Basil, the local cop, knew they were all drinking down the local, he would go in and take everyone's car keys and tell them to come down the station in the morning to get them back.
Granted this was a small time town in the 60s, but that actually shows an interest in reducing the road toll, rather than just profiteering from motorist. Oh how the times have changed.
The other day I was commin home after a surf in my old man's VL, its his work car, nothing special. Got pulled over for an RBT, the cop walked round the car. I'm thinkin hes gonna defect it, all he did was make sure the plates were readable and my brake lights and indicators worked then sent me on my way.
There are good cops out there, and there are absolute wankers as well. No matter who you get, you're usually better off showing respect for the cop rather than acting like some pissed off smart arse kid, the outcome will usually be better.