🚔 Did you know? You have the right to remain silent! If you're stopped by police, be respectful but don't volunteer information.  You have the constitutional right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions from law enforcement officers.  Protect yourself!⚖️ 

• Exceptions to Remaining Silent:

  • Identification: In some states, you may be required to provide your name if asked to identify yourself. 

  • Traffic Violations: If you are driving and pulled over for a traffic violation, the officer can require you to show your license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. 

• What to Say:

  • If you choose to exercise your right to remain silent, say something like, "I would like to remain silent" or "I want to speak to a lawyer". 

  • If you are a passenger in a car, you can remain silent and not identify yourself at all, forcing the officer to establish separate reasonable suspicion that you've committed a crime. 

• Do Not:

  • Give any statements or answer any questions other than name, date of birth, and address. 

  • Agree to a search without a warrant or reasonable suspicion. 

  • Discuss your immigration or citizenship status with the police. 

• You can Ask:

  • "Am I free to leave?" 

  • "Why was I pulled over?"