Guidelines for interacting with police after a traffic stop
Seeing blue or red lights flashing in the rear-view mirror is never pleasant, even when you think “That can’t be for me. I didn’t do anything wrong.” What are the most important things to remember if you are pulled over? Stay calm, be polite, admit no guilt responding only with short answers to any questions, and make no sudden moves and only provide documentation to the officer when asked to do so. Knowing how to act when pulled over by police can make the difference of a smooth encounter with you driving away, to an arrest when the stop goes wrong. If the worst happens and you are placed under official arrest, immediately ask for an attorney.