What to do if the police stop you

Step 4 What to do if the police stop you in your car

1. Upon request, show them your driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance. In certain cases, your car can be searched without a warrant as long as the police have probable cause. To protect yourself later, you should make it clear that you do not consent to a search. It is not lawful for police to arrest you simply for refusing to consent to a search.

2. If you are given a ticket, you should sign it; otherwise you can be arrested. You can always fight the case in court later.

3. If you are suspected of drunk driving (DWI) and refuse to take a blood, urine or breath test, your driver's license may be suspended.

Comments

[JamesHawke]

You mean DUI not DWI

#3 8 words from the left in ()

[Mstocker]

DUI and DWI are the same thing. "driving under the influence" and "driving while Intoxicated". they can be used interchangeably.

[traxxasslashman]

DUI,DWI, and I think the Canadians call it OWI, they all mean the same thing.

funny, it didn't mention keeping your hands on the wheel and not getting out of the car unless instructed to (this mistake could get you shot if the cop thinks you have a gun).

[cobra9]

I guess they meant Driving While Intoxicated - same thing