this post was submitted on 08 Nov 2023
654 points (98.8% liked)

196

16593 readers
2483 users here now

Be sure to follow the rule before you head out.

Rule: You must post before you leave.

^other^ ^rules^

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] rtxn 20 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Important addition: when the nice officer asks you to please leave the vehicle, you're getting out of the vehicle. Whether on your own or by getting pulled through a busted window is up to you.

Ref: Pennsylvania v. Mimms (the driver must follow the LEO's orders), Maryland v. Wilson (the same applies to passengers)