What to Do When Pulled Over By A Police Officer

Summary: As you drive down I-35 listening to your favorite Rick Springfield album, you glance up at your rear view mirror only to see the dreaded red and blue lights spinning intimidatingly behind you. Pulling over to the wrong side of the road, you quickly throw any open containers through the window. When the police officer finally walks up to your car, you hand him an expired insurance and drivers license while you argue with him over your speed and your girlfriend in the back seat tries to flirt with him. When all is said and done, you drive of with a $500 ticket and 40 hours of community service. If only you had watched this easy step by step tutorial about how to act in that situation, you might have avoided everything.

In this free video series, watch as police officer Shaun Appler teaches you what to do when you are being pulled over by a cop. Learn the proper etiquette, such as: how to pull your car over, documents needed when pulled over, where to put your hands, and what to do if you have a weapon. Learn why you shouldn't flirt or argue with the police and why you shouldn't evade an arrest. Most drivers will at one time or another be pulled over for a traffic violation and understanding what to do in that circumstance is important for every driving citizen to know. Don't make the mistake of turning a warning into a much bigger punishment because of ignorance, let the experts at ExpertVillage help to educate you.