(#1) Dial 911 To Verify The Vehicle
In certain states or countries, calling 112 or #77 might connect you to the highway patrol or a police dispatcher who could help identify any unmarked car pulling you over. These numbers don't work in every locale, however.
Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste recommends "just [calling] 911. There’s no reason to use another number. 911 is always the best way to reach the police when you need our assistance."
(#8) Know The Policies Regarding Undercover Officers In Each State
Each state maintains various rules and regulations about how and if undercover police and unmarked law enforcement vehicles can pull over motorists. Accordingly, it's advisable to make yourself aware of the policies in your state and neighboring locales.
For example, states like Ohio introduced legislation which prevents plainclothes officers or unmarked cars from stopping drivers for minor traffic infractions.
(#3) Police Cars Will Have Municipal Plates
Verify questionable police vehicles by looking at the license plates. Official police cars bear municipal plates because they're owned by the local or state government. Distinctive from normal civilian ones, the tags usually have a distinctive symbol or text.
In many instances, the tags on law enforcement cars will also be a different color and style. While the same principle isn't always true for unmarked or undercover cars, many police departments still use municipal plates for those vehicles too.
(#4) Watch Out For Make And Model
To easily check if a suspicious car actually belongs to a law enforcement agent, check the make and model. Most police departments use only a few types of cars, making authenticity checks slightly easier. Many police agents use cars like the Ford Crown Victoria, the Dodge Charger, the Chevy Caprice, the Ford Taurus, and the Chevy Impala. Bigger SUVs such as the Ford Explorer are also popular choices.
Be careful, though - perps can buy these vehicles too.
(#9) Learn To Identify Genuine Police IDs
Various places on the internet sell fake police badges and IDs, so asking to see an officer's identification might not always help you spot law enforcement impersonators.
You can call the local police dispatch to check if the person who pulls you over has a valid ID number. However, learning what proper police identification looks like in your area is advisable. After you ask to see the potential officer's credentials, pay close attention.
(#2) Drive Slowly And Ask To Stop In A Well-Lit, Populated Area
It may be unwise to open your car door when pulled over by an unmarked vehicle on a poorly lit road or other desolate location. In instances like these, police spokesman Captain Paul Starks recommends drivers comply with the officer by slowing down but not stopping.
The civilian motorist can then call 911, explain the situation, and state a preference to pull over in a populated area for safety's sake. This will prevent most dangers and give dispatchers a chance to determine if the following car really belongs to local authorities.
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If you are pulled over by the police while driving in the U.S., there are certain behaviors you should never try. All American policemen you can see are equipped with guns. We should give way as soon as possible when there is a police car whistling or approaching quickly. After confirming that it is pulling over, you should stop the car and wait for inspection. Being pulled over can be a very scary experience.
Another thing you need to confirm is whether the car is legal before been pulled over. Police cars must be written with police somewhere and have a fixed light of at least three inches at the top. The random tool shares 9 tips for you to ensure the cop car is legit.
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