Friday Factoids - Your Rights and the Police

February 22, 2008

This weeks Friday Factoids come from an article by the ACLU, while their article only covers what to do if stopped in your car. I suggest reading the entire article, even for law-abiding citizens, it could be helpful. (source)

• Upon request, show them your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. In certain cases, your car can be searched without a warrant as long as the police have probable cause. To protect yourself later, you should make it clear that you do not consent to a search. It is not lawful for police to arrest you simply for refusing to consent to a search.
• If you’re given a ticket, you should sign it; otherwise you can be arrested. You can always fight the case in court later.
• If you’re suspected of drunk driving (DWI) and refuse to take a blood, urine or breath test, your driver’s license may be suspended.

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