A police officer who stops you can make things easy for you or very difficult for you. It's his or her choice. Cooperate and you will be on your way as soon as possible. Challenge the officer's right to stop you or challenge his/her right to ask questions or give smart aleck answers and you could be waiting a long time while the officer runs your ID and registration. He or she is more apt to find something to charge you with if you are uncooperative. And while you might think you can beat the charge, you will have to take time to go to court to do so.Originally Posted by MelanieAnne
It's none of the cops business where you are coming from or where you are going! When you are stopped, you need to provide a valid drivers license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. That's all!
"Where are you coming from"? Back that way! "Where are you going"? Down that way! Are you investigating a crime, or just fishing, officer?
These folks are doing a very difficult job and a very risky one. They never know if they will be coming home to their loved ones at the end of their shift or end up in the hospital or the morgue. Try showing some respect, it will go a long way.
