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Getting pulled Over
StEp 1: pUllinG OvER
After you see flashing lights behind you, the first step is to pull over, and how you do that is likely to affect how the traffic stop goes. the first thing to do is communicate to the officer that you see them and that you are pulling over. Second, slowly pull over in a safe location, out of traffic. what should you do next?
• Put the vehicle in park with your foot on the brake pedal.
automotIve SeRvIceS
aggressive and attack. that is the reason it’s important to present yourself as low-risk. Position your hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel or extend them out your window a bit.
StEp 3: COnvERSAtiOnS With thE OFFiCER
it’s natural to want to know why you were pulled over. But that’s not nearly as important as what the officer needs to know first: who they are dealing with – for their safety. Allow the officer to start the conversation.
• Follow the officer’s instructions.
• Answer all questions truthfully.
• Be patient about learning why you were pulled
over – you’ll get your answer.
• Reach for your license and other documents slowly
and only after the officer asks you to provide them. • Be honest, courteous and polite! How you respond
to the officer sets the tone for the entire traffic stop.
WRAppinG Up thE tRAFFiC StOp:
Do not drive away until the officer says it is okay to do so. Finally, be very careful pulling back into traffic!
For more information staying safe on America’s roadways, please visit AAAFoundation.org or AAA.com/safety.
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Safely Interacting with
Law Enforcement at the Roadside
ost of the time when you’re on the road, it will be
smooth sailing. however, almost every driver is pulled over by law enforcement at least once during his or her driving career. unfortunately, traffic stops can be can be risky – for the driver and the enforcement officer. Knowing how to act, including what to do
and not to do, can really pay off. By taking just a few specific steps, you should be able to minimize the officer’s safety concerns and help prevent the traffic stop from escalating into a dangerous situation.
• Remain in the vehicle unless otherwise instructed. • Turn down the radio to zero volume.
• Roll down your window all the way.
• Keep your safety belt fastened.
• At night, turn on your interior lights.
StEp 2: thE OFFiCER AppROAChES yOUR vEhiClE
the officer must be ready at all times for the driver to pose a serious threat – any driver could become
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