Have you ever wondered what you’re supposed to do if you get pulled over by a law enforcement officer?
The Minnesota State Patrol says that first of all, you should be paying attention to your surroundings, especially looking in your rear view mirror every three to five seconds so you can be aware of any emergency vehicles approaching.
At first sight of the red lights behind you, pull over to the right and stop as far off the road as possible, as soon as you can. Don’t keep driving. The officer probably knows the road very well and intends for you to stop right away and will protect the scene with his/her squad car and lights.
Once you are pulled over, remain in the vehicle and keep your hands on the steering wheel. Do not make any sudden or suspicious movements. The officer(s) should approach the vehicle and let you know what they want you to do next, and will probably explain why you are being stopped. Pay attention to what the officer says and listen carefully to them and any instructions they may give. Always keep your driver license with you, and have your current proof of insurance card (for the vehicle you are driving) ready to display to the officer when he requests it.
If you have any questions about what has taken place during the stop, just ask the officer after they seem to have completed their mission. In most cases, being courteous and polite to the officer can help too!
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