How To Act If You're Stopped By the Police
- April 1, 2008
- 24,830 Views
Writer
ShannonH
Voice Over Artist
Ryan Hunter
Music
Todd Mazierski
Whether you call them the police, the Five-0, the Po-po, or something else entirely, be cool and follow these steps.
You Will Need
- The ability to remain calm
- Good manners
- And a little luck!
Step 1: Relax
Relax. Being nervous, even if you’ve done nothing at all, makes cops suspicious.
Step 2: Keep your hands on the wheel
If you’re in a car, put your hands in front of you, on the steering wheel. Don’t reach for your license or registration until you’re asked. Police are trained to assume that everyone has a hidden weapon, so don’t give them reason to believe that you might.
Step 3: Be quiet
Remember the old adage, “Speak only if spoken to”? Now’s a good time to follow it. Don’t offer excuses or explanations; you may be admitting to something they’re not even pulling you over for!
Call the person “officer” instead of “sir” or “ma’am.” Surveys show this is the greeting police prefer.
Step 4: Stay put
Stay put. If you get out of a car after being stopped, police assume it’s to attack. The same rule applies when there’s no car involved; if you walk even a few steps away, they assume you’re making a run for it.
If you have anything illegal, in a car or elsewhere, don’t look at it! Police are trained to study body language.
Step 5: Don't argue
Do not complain or argue. It will never, ever work. Keep things civil — even friendly — and they just may cut you some slack.
If you have a Police Benevolent Association card, or membership to another police organization, keep it in your wallet so the officer can see it when you take out your license. Just try not to be too obvious about it!
Step 6: Take a ticket graciously
If you get a ticket, simply take it and say “thank you,” as hard as that may be. Being rude can only make trouble for you in the future.
Fourteen million arrests are made in the U.S. every year.
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Comments (21)
the thumbnail for this vid is hilarious :-)
over 3 years ago by jimmy
Yes, whoever picked the thumbnail for this spot is a genius.
over 3 years ago by norgon
Too bad these weren't the cops from Super Troopers!
over 3 years ago by sanjay
love this video!
over 3 years ago by kristy
lol what kind of cop has a pony tail? Other than that it was a cool video...
over 3 years ago by clayton
hahaha the last shot was my favorite!
over 3 years ago by MegT
I like it. It was funny and important.
over 3 years ago by elizabethlazala
hahaha awesome
over 3 years ago by jski4w
i once ran a country from a policeman, i will never do it again.......
over 3 years ago by geoff_weller
I just cry
over 3 years ago by KatieL
Love it! Sent to my son the policeman!
over 3 years ago by charproc
Yo if I was stopped by a cop, I'd beat him up and be like WHAT NOW.
over 3 years ago by norgon
lots of fun - nicely shot.
over 3 years ago by jackierange
funny video
but, not useful
over 2 years ago by Changkim697
Thats sum funny shit!
over 3 years ago by Justin_Beausoleil
love the ";beat pointers"; in Step 4
over 3 years ago by luckysod04
Very good video, watch this TWICE! lol
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3 months ago by sophie84
Cops lie. Don't you know?
over 2 years ago by Mrknowitall
Since they are public servants, ask them for a glass of water.
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