Pulled Over? What To Do During a Police Encounter

 We need an article to tell us what to do during a Police Encounter?

It's a nerve-wracking experience anytime you get pulled over by a police officer. Whether for a routine traffic stop or a more serious infraction, the encounter can be tense and potentially dangerous. Knowing your rights and how to behave during a traffic stop is essential to stay safe and avoid escalating the situation.

First and foremost, it's important to stay calm and comply with the officer's requests. This means pulling over to a safe location as soon as possible, turning off your car, and keeping your hands visible at all times. The officer may ask for your driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance, so it's a good idea to have these documents ready and accessible.

Other wise and sagacious advice:

https://soapboxie.com/government/Protecting-Yourself-During-a-Police-Encounter


HOWEVER: 

I am more curious what YOUR encounters with police have been like. IF you care to share that is. I would like to hear some Police Encounter stories.

Here is one that was quite the experience: I was in a car with a few friends traveling the 401 towards Toronto back in............. oh Hell........... mid 70s some time as far as I can remember. It was late at night, we were ALL smoking joints, even - again, as far as I can remember - the driver had a few puffs though he was smart enough NOT to get totally wasted like the rest of us.

Well, wouldn't you know it, there was a RIDE check. RIDE or R.I.D.E. stands for "Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere". It is essentially a surprise spot check program in Ontario.

The officer who pulled us over signalled our driver to roll down the window. Out came clouds of smoke, so there could be NO doubt what we had been doing. The officer asked the driver for his registration and license, which luckily he had handy. Then the officer looked us all over and asked "Has anyone been drinking?" We truthfully replied "No sir." And then he asked the driver and he also answered truthfully.

"Ok gentlemen, you can be on your way and stay safe."

I KID YOU NOT!!


YOUR TURN!

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