The reason for being pulled over
Oftentimes, police officers ask a very much dreaded question, namely “Do you know why I pulled you over?”. Answering this question can be quite tricky, as your answer might reveal something that the officer has not considered before. Instead of playing a guessing game or confessing to making a mistake that the law enforcement might not have observed in the first place, just say “Officer, could you please explain why I was stopped?”.
This will allow the officer to tell you their reasons as well as showing a positive approach on your behalf, as you are really trying to understand the reason for being pulled over.
Address verification
It is not seldom that drivers are asked about their current address when pulled over by the police. However, informing about your current address might give way to further questions and investigation. You have the right to keep this kind of information to yourself. If you do not want to answer this question about your residence, you can politely say this instead: “I am choosing to remain silent”.
