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I know it rarely happens, but I have only been stopped by police in full uniform [displaying a badge] and driving a vehicle clearly marked as a police vehicle. I have never asked to see their credentials. YMMV.ninemm wrote:Not one person here has mentioned asking the person stopping you for proof that he/she is a legitimate LEO.
Excaliber wrote:1. I activate the hazard flashers. It serves as additional warning to other motorists and subtly indicates to the officer that I intend to stay put instead of waiting til he gets out of his car to floor the accelerator.
2. I turn off the engine and put my keys on the dash behind the steering wheel. Reason: See #1
Good ideas.By the time the LEO gets to my car I have my DL and CHL out of my wallet and in my hand. I prefer to give the LEO my DL and CHL and have him/her ask the questions.austinrealtor wrote:Instead of "I have a gun" or some other variation, try "Officer, before I reach for my wallet, I wanted to let you know that I am licensed to carry. How would you like me to proceed?" Then do exactly what the officer tells you to do. No more, no less.
I don't have a gangsta tint. I might turn on the dome light. The police cars have enough bright shiny lights and the officer has a big bright shiny flashlight which are plenty bright enough to blind the driver.Cobra Medic wrote:A lot of the other suggestions are related to these two suggestions.WildBill wrote:There are a lot of good suggestions in the thread, but you're not going to please every LEO who happens to pull you over. Keep your hands where they can see them and don't make any quick movements.
The reason to turn the dome light on is so the LEO can see you and your hands. Same with windows if they have gangsta tint. Rolling down the driver window before he gets there means you don't have to put your hands somewhere he can't see them.