WHEN PULLED OVER BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE DO’S & DON’T’S
Do you know what to do when you are pulled over by law enforcement? It’s very important to know the proper steps to avoid any charges or illegal searches. People get pulled over every day for several different things including speeding, forgetting to turn on a turn signal or even for missing a stop signal. But only a few know their rights when it comes to the steps to follow after being pulled over.
It will be important to first acknowledge the officer once they turn their lights on behind you. You should start by slowing down and turning on your emergency lights. This will help in case you need to drive a distance while finding a safe place to pull over.
GET TO A SAFE PLACE WHEN PULLED OVER BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
Make sure you pulling over to a safe place that is good for you and the officer. Make sure it is out of the street and keeps you both out of harm’s way. If it’s in the nighttime make sure the place is well-lit on that side of the street. This will be helpful for you and law enforcement. You must remember you can drive a short distance to get to a safe spot but just make sure you are driving at a speed that is between than 15-20 miles per hour.
WHEN PULLED OVER BY LAW ENFORCEMENT REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE
Make sure when you stop to turn off your vehicle and remain in your vehicle. Make sure the window is rolled down before the officer approached the vehicle. If your vehicle driver window doesn’t roll down or only roll down a little bit, make sure to make that clear to the office when he gets to your car. Do not open the door before the office gets to your vehicle.
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE WHEEL
When you get pulled over by law enforcement make sure to keep your hands on the wheel at all times and remain calm. But doing this it won’t give them any reason for them to believe you are any kind of threat. If the office begins to talk aggressively to you, continue to remain calm and keep your hands on the steering wheel.
CONTACT HAYES LAW OFFICE TODAY
If you feel like you have been treated wrongly by law enforcement or you planning on fighting a ticket that you were given, do not try to fight that with that office. Wait until the problem is resolved and the office has left the area then call a lawyer and explain the situation. This way you will be able to fight that ticket the right way without having to commit any wrongdoing that can lead to more potential charges. No matter what you say to an officer it all can be used in a court of law when you do go try to fight the case. So it will be important for you to keep your response short and remain calm until you get a hold of an attorney. If you or a loved one has been charged with a wrongly given offense give our Criminal Defense Attorney at Hayes Law Office a call today.
