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(#8) Know The Policies Regarding Undercover Officers In Each State
Each state maintains various rules and regulations about how and if undercover police and unmarked law enforcement vehicles can pull over motorists. Accordingly, it's advisable to make yourself aware of the policies in your state and neighboring locales.
For example, states like Ohio introduced legislation which prevents plainclothes officers or unmarked cars from stopping drivers for minor traffic infractions.
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(#7) If A Plainclothes Officer Pulls You Over, Ask For A Uniformed Officer To Join
In areas that authorize plainclothes or undercover police to pull over drivers, drivers still have some protection. After being stopped, the driver in question can call 911, inform the dispatcher about the situation, and ask for a marked police car to join the scene.
This process ensures everyone at the traffic stop has authority to be there.
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(#1) Dial 911 To Verify The Vehicle
In certain states or countries, calling 112 or #77 might connect you to the highway patrol or a police dispatcher who could help identify any unmarked car pulling you over. These numbers don't work in every locale, however.
Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste recommends "just [calling] 911. There’s no reason to use another number. 911 is always the best way to reach the police when you need our assistance."
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(#2) Drive Slowly And Ask To Stop In A Well-Lit, Populated Area
It may be unwise to open your car door when pulled over by an unmarked vehicle on a poorly lit road or other desolate location. In instances like these, police spokesman Captain Paul Starks recommends drivers comply with the officer by slowing down but not stopping.
The civilian motorist can then call 911, explain the situation, and state a preference to pull over in a populated area for safety's sake. This will prevent most dangers and give dispatchers a chance to determine if the following car really belongs to local authorities.
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(#5) Unmarked Police Cars Have Incredibly Bright Lights
Unmarked police cars typically blend in with civilian vehicles on the road. However, when the officers pull over drivers, their car lights should make them more recognizable. Many older police vehicles used small bubble lights on the dashboard to signal drivers, but now more sophisticated systems exist.
Newer cars to tend to come equipped with powerful lights hidden in the grille, windshield, and wing mirrors, differentiating them from posers' vehicles.
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(#9) Learn To Identify Genuine Police IDs
Various places on the internet sell fake police badges and IDs, so asking to see an officer's identification might not always help you spot law enforcement impersonators.
You can call the local police dispatch to check if the person who pulls you over has a valid ID number. However, learning what proper police identification looks like in your area is advisable. After you ask to see the potential officer's credentials, pay close attention.
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If you are pulled over by the police while driving in the U.S., there are certain behaviors you should never try. All American policemen you can see are equipped with guns. We should give way as soon as possible when there is a police car whistling or approaching quickly. After confirming that it is pulling over, you should stop the car and wait for inspection. Being pulled over can be a very scary experience.
Another thing you need to confirm is whether the car is legal before been pulled over. Police cars must be written with police somewhere and have a fixed light of at least three inches at the top. The random tool shares 9 tips for you to ensure the cop car is legit.
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