What happens if you get pulled over by the police?

Every driver knows getting pulled over by a police officer is possible, but few people are prepared for it when the blue and red lights start flashing in the rear-view mirror. It’s easy to feel like all of the power is in hands of the police officer, but as a driver and U.S. citizen you still have constitutional rights upheld by the Supreme Court.

What are my rights if I get pulled over while driving?

You Have the Right to Pull Over in a Safe Area If you’re stopped while driving you don’t have to pull over immediately if it doesn’t seem safe. You have the right to continue driving (at the speed limit) to a secure, well-lit area where you’ll be in plain view. Be sure to stay in your vehicle, unless asked by the police officer to exit.

Can the police pull you over for speeding without a ticket?

So you have to actually be speeding, your taillight actually has to be out or you have to actually run a red light for police to have the right to stop you. The police also can’t pull you over based on a general profile of a criminal suspect.

Is it easier to get pulled over than you think?

It’s easier to get pulled over than you think. All you need to do is commit one of the five violations we’ve listed below. For even faster results, try combining two infractions at once. Many drivers find this very effective. Actually, the real reason for this list is to stop you from being pulled over by the police.

Can the police pull you over based on a general profile?

The police also can’t pull you over based on a general profile of a criminal suspect. Pulling over a young black male driver of a BMW if that’s all police have is likely too vague to be legal, according to “ The Color of Justice ,” a criminal justice textbook on race and policing.

What should I do if I’m stopped by the police?

If you’re stopped while driving you don’t have to pull over immediately if it doesn’t seem safe. You have the right to continue driving (at the speed limit) to a secure, well-lit area where you’ll be in plain view. Be sure to stay in your vehicle, unless asked by the police officer to exit.