If you get pulled over and the cop asks "Do you know why I pulled you over?", it's kind of a trick question.
You can't say "Yes", because that implies you knew you were breaking the law with intent. You can't say "No" because that implies you weren't paying attention. (Reckless driving)
Answer a question with a question: "Why did you pull me over, officer?" You aren't giving out any information and you can't actually explain someone else's decision. It may get the cop a little miffed if his intention was to trap you in a generic one-way conversation.
If you aren't comfortable with that, just don't say anything. Politely refuse to answer any questions so you don't incriminate yourself.
Edit: Go to a carwash after that as many cops will tag your car with a fingerprint as they walk up to your window from behind your car. I get why they do it, but its better just to clean it off anyway.
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“Don’t be a hero.” Fucking got me.
Not something you need to worry about, they won't 😶🌫️
It's because of the implication
… a-are you going to hurt these cops?
Be sure to include the classic "I'm not driving, I'm traveling". Works 100% of the time.
When in doubt, assure them that they, too, can learn all about this on the Internet.
I was not traveling I was conveying. Now give me the ball
Doesn't that mean you would "contract" with the officers? 🤔
don't talk to cops
"I don't answer questions."
"It's policy to not discuss ongoing legal matters"
What are your intentions with my rights? 😂
Yeah. I know. I'm guilty. I understand that. I know it was a crime, I did it anyway.
When they pull you over in bat country
"Anything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law"
"Your body?"
Cop asks "where are you going?"
Point forward and say "this way".
I would say at least 3 of these.
#2 is close to being spot-on actually.
If you get pulled over and the cop asks "Do you know why I pulled you over?", it's kind of a trick question.
You can't say "Yes", because that implies you knew you were breaking the law with intent. You can't say "No" because that implies you weren't paying attention. (Reckless driving)
Answer a question with a question: "Why did you pull me over, officer?" You aren't giving out any information and you can't actually explain someone else's decision. It may get the cop a little miffed if his intention was to trap you in a generic one-way conversation.
If you aren't comfortable with that, just don't say anything. Politely refuse to answer any questions so you don't incriminate yourself.
Edit: Go to a carwash after that as many cops will tag your car with a fingerprint as they walk up to your window from behind your car. I get why they do it, but its better just to clean it off anyway.
“Good cunternoon afstable” is a UK classic.
the classic "good afterble, constanoon"
"wanna watch porn?" is another good one
Do you know why I pulled you over?
Because you didn't realize I have 3 cameras backed up remotely?