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Texanjoker, I have to agree with GigAg04 and Excalibur. There is no reason not to get the driver out of the vehicle on a traffic stop, and it is usually a good idea to do so at night when you think it might be a DWI stop. There is no probable cause needed and it lets you see how well they can walk and stand to evaluate their possible drinking.

From what you posted, I think the stop was 100% legit and went down just right. The only point I disagree with (and I do understand the logic, just disagree) is the must issue written warning or citation. I have lost track of how many times I have stopped cars and let them go with verbal warnings, especially if the stop was for an equipment failure that I thought the driver was unaware of (like a blown taillight or brakelight). But I do understand the need to document the stops so I don't argue too much with the mandatory written warning part.