| The Stop
Q. What should I do once I realize that the officer is signaling me to
pull over?
A. Pull over to the side of the road as quickly and safely as
possible. Remain in your
vehicle until the officer otherwise directs you. Get ready to produce
your license and
registration, because you may be asked to do so.
Q. The officer is at my window. Now what?
A. Stay composed and politely ask why you were stopped. If you
have any doubt that you
were stopped by a real police officer if, for example, you were pulled
over by an
unmarked vehicle politely ask to see the officer's photo identification,
not just his or her
badge. If you are still not certain that he or she is a real police officer
you may ask that a
supervisor be called to the scene or request that you follow the officer
to a police station.
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