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[vauxfan2k]

Having this discussion at work today, not sure how it cropped it but It came to the point of discussing the time I was pulled over by the polis for a routine check.

I as i always have when ever i have been stopped, stayed in my seat with my belt on, switched off engine and wound window all the way down.

I was instantly asked to step out of the car. the rest was routine.

Was I right to do so? I thought so as it would clearly show that I was wearing my belt incase of the reason for stopping me.

My workmates think I should have got out the car, but then i tought of police videos and police usually getting alarmed by a driver jumping out.

anyone know the correct proceedure? so I can put this to bed


tia

 

[Jimbob]

I would say ...

stay in locked, closed windows, secured car, engine running, belt on.

When approached, ask and verify ID, mobile call to local station if needs be (lone women esp) .....

Then open window for further instruction as to belt / engine / stay / get out etc.

[Dishevelled Den]

I was always happiest when people remained in the vehicle.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

A driver getting out of his car can be seen by the police as possibly being confrontational! It may also indicate that you do not want them to see inside the car, or smell the interior, and check on passengers along with the general situation.

It is always far better, and safer on a motorway or major road, to stay in the car and wait for one of the officers to approach you and make their request on what they want you to do or not.

[vauxfan2k]

I would say ...

stay in locked, closed windows, secured car, engine running, belt on.

When approached, ask and verify ID, mobile call to local station if needs be (lone women esp) .....

Then open window for further instruction as to belt / engine / stay / get out etc.

I would have thought a mk4 astra jam sandwich with blue flashing lights was identification enough lol 

Can imagine the reaction if i said "are you the real police? can i have some id please?" think handcuffs would be deployed 

[Andy B]

I've always got out ......  :-/

[hoofing it]

Ive always opened the window turned off the engine and kept my hands on the steering wheel until the plod has made eye contact.

[Jimbob]

I would say ...

stay in locked, closed windows, secured car, engine running, belt on.

When approached, ask and verify ID, mobile call to local station if needs be (lone women esp) .....

Then open window for further instruction as to belt / engine / stay / get out etc.

I would have thought a mk4 astra jam sandwich with blue flashing lights was identification enough lol 

Can imagine the reaction if i said "are you the real police? can i have some id please?" think handcuffs would be deployed 

whos to say they arent armed robbers, who have kidnapped the real police and now want an innocent looking car to continue their getaway...

or SimonOmega etc on here in a full liveried replica pretending.. 

FYI the Met police have bought all the old The Bill uniforms to stop them getting into the wrong hands...

all that said, if its a fair cop and ive been playing silly buggers, i'd be acting all meek and mild, and not at all argumentative / untrusting...

[aaronjb]

I imagine I'd stay sitting in my seat.. watching my life flash before my eyes while defecating building materials.

[vauxfan2k]

I imagine I'd stay sitting in my seat.. watching my life flash before my eyes while defecating building materials.

wondering to yourself "what one of the 15 broadslides round the roundabout are you refering to mr policeman?"

 

[cem_devecioglu]

I know how its there, interesting difference..

here if you dont get out the police gets angry

except : its night time, and an empty country road where they get stressed.. :-/

[Amigo]

I'm purer than the proverbial so have no idea what you all mean.

[Jimbob]

highway code is basically pull over, stop, stop engine with no further instructions.

[albitz]

Lower the window slightly and yell "it wasnt me".

[Dishevelled Den]

highway code is basically pull over, stop, stop engine with no further instructions.

Yes, it's incumbent of the officer who stops the vehicle (where vehicles are concerned) to control the situation and instruct the driver and passenger/s of vehicle as to what they are expected to do.