(#11) Respond To Questions With Precise, Direct Answers
Even if your hands are shaking and your voice is quivering, try to control your responses to the cop and respond with short, specific answers. Remember, anything you say can be used against you in traffic court, so be honest, but don't just volunteer information or word vomit in the situation.
(#22) Without Probable Cause, Don't Allow A Car Search
If the cop asks to search your car but hasn't expressed why, or the probable cause for the search, you can politely decline. Declining may sound like something a guilty person would do, but unless you know for certain that no one's left anything incriminating (beer bottle, fireworks etc.), it's worse to risk it by letting them search.
(#3) Stay In Your Car
Until you're told otherwise, stay in your car. If a cop needs you to step out of the vehicle, they will ask you to do so.
(#1) Don't Let Passengers Interject
Unless the officer asks one of your passengers a specific question, the dialogue should remain between you and the officer. Make sure your snarky friends save their sarcastic comments until the traffic stop is over.
(#6) Keep Your Hands On The Steering Wheel
Traffic stops are among the most dangerous actions for police officers. Do them (and yourself) a favor by placing your hands somewhere they can see them. If you get asked to do anything, do it, then return your hands to the steering wheel. It's easy and police appreciate it.
Plus, the steering wheel gives you something to hold on to while you're shaking in your boots.
(#4) Turn The Music Down
Some people think it's a good idea to just "act normal." This is only true in that you shouldn't immediately panic. But if you're blasting the Beastie Boys when that cop walks up to your window, chances are they're going to be really annoyed and immediately ask you to turn it down.
This sets the tone for the rest of your conversation, and is not the way to go if you are planning to talk your way out of that citation.
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It's easier to be pulled over than you think. Once you have any of the five violations, you may be targeted by the police. The necessary traffic safety awareness can help you avoid being deducted from your driving record or reduce your car insurance costs. What should you do if you get pulled over? This is a serious question for new drivers.
If everything looks clear, pull over immediately to the right side of the road. Do not keep driving, and turn off your music, and look and listen for any other emergency vehicles that may be on their way. The random tool lists 23 important tips if you get pulled over.
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