Know Your Rights During Traffic Stops

1. Obtain Officer's Information

"For the record, may I get your name and badge number, please?"

2. Record Confirmation

"Officer [Name], is this encounter being recorded?"

• "Is your recording both audio and video?"
• "Is your equipment functioning properly?"
• "Is your body microphone and camera operational?"

3. Reason for Stop

"Officer [Name], what is the emergency and how can I help?"

"What facts or information gave you probable cause to stop me?"

4. Ask About Warrants

"Do you have a signed and issued warrant to search me or my property?"

If yes: "May I see it, please?"

5. State Your Non-Commercial Capacity

"For the record, I am not 'operating' in a 'for-hire' capacity or engaging in commercial use of the highways."

6. Clarify Status

"Am I under custodial arrest?"

"If not, am I free to go?"

7. Invoke Rights if Detained

• "Officer [Name], I feel threatened and unsafe. I do not consent to your actions."
• "I invoke my right to remain silent and my right to legal counsel."
• "I do not consent to provide documents or information that may incriminate me."

8. Refuse Warrantless Searches

"I do not consent to any search of my vehicle or property."