Rights When Stopped(Kaiden Moore)

Getting stopped by a police officer is usually cause for worry and stress, but here I will detail what you can do when you are pulled over so you can rest easy.

Below are some blog posts with helpful information that could assist in the scenario that an officer stops you whether you are on foot, or in your car.

If you feel your rights were violated when stopped by an officer.

If you feel that an officer has violated your constitutional rights there is action you can take. But you must always remain calm.

• Police misconduct CANNOT be challenged in the streets, do not physically resist officers, or threaten to file a complaint against them.
• When the stop is over you should right down everything you remember for later use. Get information on witnesses if applicable, and if injured be sure to take photographs of said injuries.
• Contact internal affairs or a civilian complaint board and file a written complaint(this may also be done anonymously)

Pulled over by a police officer In your car?

When pulled over by a police officer there are a few things you should ensure you do for your own safety as well as others.

• In a timely manner you should find a safe place to stop, you should turn off the car, turn on an internal light(if needed) and place your hand on the wheel.
• Upon request be sure you show the officer your drivers licence, registration, and proof of insurance.

• You have the right to refuse a search of your car.
• Drivers as well as passengers have the right to remain silent .
• You may ask if you can leave, and even if the officer refuses you may still stay silent.

Your Rights when stopped by a police officer

When stopped by a police officer you have a set of rights that you may choose to exercise but in order to do so you must have knowledge of them. So here I will list some crucial rights. All listed below are constitutional rights and as such you have the right to exercise these regardless of citizenship or immigration status.

• You have the right to remain silent, you must verbally state this to the police officer.
• You have the right to refuse consent to a search of yourself, your car, or your home.
• If you are not under arrest you have the right to calmly leave.
• If you have been arrested you have the right to a lawyer, you should ask for one immediately upon arrest.