Does begging the cop for a warning actually ensure a ticket's coming? Most people don't even think about asking for a warning. Most people don't think they can do that. Of course, you can do it. Now, he's not necessarily going to give you a warning just because you ask. And what's the big deal about a warning? A warning doesn't cost you any money. A warning is not a finable ticket. Hey, you're getting this warning ticket. The next time you come buzzing through here at 80 in a 70, you're going to get a real ticket. A warning doesn't go on your state record. It doesn't go against your insurance points. And it really doesn't hurt you.