It's wrong to try to bribe people.
Carl has a bad driving record and has just gotten pulled over for speeding again.
Carl wants to get out of paying higher insurance premiums.
Carl explains his driving record situation to the cop and why he was speeding.
Carl offers the cop some money to let the offense slide.
The officer is impressed with Carl's honesty and lets him off with a warning.
The officer is offended by his attempt to bribe him and charges him with another crime.