Passenger In Traffic Stop

[chadhender]

What is the suggested procedure if you are in a traffic stop as a passenger, and you are carrying you concealed weapon. I dont remeber going over this scenario in class.

Thanks!

[74novaman]

What is the suggested procedure if you are in a traffic stop as a passenger, and you are carrying you concealed weapon. I dont remeber going over this scenario in class.

Thanks!

If the officer asks for your id, give him both and inform. If he doesn't ask, just sit there politely and let the driver do the talking.

Seems like a passenger saying "hey i have a chl!" as an officer interacts with the driver might increase his stress level.

[boomerang]

If the officer asks for your id, give him both and inform. If he doesn't ask, just sit there politely and let the driver do the talking.

(except I say give her both DL & CHL, but don't volunteer answers to questions she doesn't ask)

[MechAg94]

Yeah, I thought handing over the CHL was good enough for informing. It's worked for me when I have been pulled over. I'd hate to inadvertently say the wrong thing when I was nervous.

[gemini]

What is the suggested procedure if you are in a traffic stop as a passenger, and you are carrying you concealed weapon. I dont remeber going over this scenario in class.

Thanks!

I believe the Carrollton Police Dept has special rules and procedures for handling CHL passengers.

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/030910 ... violations" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[chabouk]

Generally speaking, a passenger is under no obligation to give ID or answer questions. While there is still a requirement to present the CHL when the peace officer/magistrate/etc. demands to see your DL or ID, there's no longer any penalty for failing to do so.

Legally, you could draw your line in the sand and plant your flag and refuse to speak or identify yourself. Only you can choose the degree to which you're comfortable cooperating (or not).