What to say when a cop asks you where you are going?
Asked by: Mr. Jaquan Walter II | Last update: March 14, 2025Score: 4.8/5 (49 votes)
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Why do cops ask you where you're going?
The real purpose is to seek what are called admissions to crimes and/statements against interest. If you are charged with a crime, these statements will almost certainly be used against you.
What should you say when a cop asks how fast you were going?
You're not required to say anything about how fast you were going or not, and you generally shouldn't admit you were speeding. What you should do, is gauge the demeanor of the cop and make an informed decision how to respond.
What to say when cops question you?
If you are being questioned by the police, ask if you are free to leave. If so, then leave. If not, exercise your Constitutional rights and keep quiet. You can state your name, DOB, if you have any medical issues, etc., but don't talk answer any questions having to do with any crime you might be suspected of.
Do you have to say yes if you're a cop?
As you can probably surmise by now, law enforcement officers have no legal duty to tell the truth when asked if they are, in fact, the law. Unfortunately, however, most people erroneously believe that police officers must tell you who they are if asked and thus find themselves in a situation much like Badger's.
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Can you say bad words to cops?
Words alone—even profane, offensive, and insulting ones—directed at police generally won't be enough for disorderly conduct charges. These words are protected under the First Amendment.
Do cops have to answer "Are you a cop?"?
No federal or state law requires cops in California to identify themselves as police officers to the public, even if someone asks them directly. This is also true of police officers who work undercover.
Can you say I don't answer questions to a cop?
Do I have to answer questions asked by law enforcement officers? No. You have the constitutional right to remain silent. In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail.
What to say when a cop asks why they pulled you over?
An officer can no longer ask you to tell them why they stopped you or pulled you over. If the officer asks you why they stopped you, do not give them any information.
Why do cops let you off with a warning?
A warning is exactly what it sounds like: a reprimand from law enforcement, given for mild violations. Usually, warnings are for first-time offenders and don't go on driving records. You might receive a warning from law enforcement officers when you drive over the speed limit or with a broken side mirror.
How do cops know how fast you're going?
Police use sophisticated radar guns to check the speed of vehicles as they travel. The technology at the heart of the radar gun is, of course, radar, which stands for Radio Detection And Ranging. Radar guns feature both a radio transmitter and receiver. A radar gun uses radio waves to detect and monitor moving objects.
How to answer "Where are you coming from police?"?
Your officer may ask, “Where are you coming from?” It seems like an innocent enough question that can't get you into trouble, but again, tell them you're choosing to remain silent on that question.
Why do cops follow you but not pull?
Instead, the general rule is that police are allowed to follow you for a reasonable distance to observe your driving and determine if a traffic stop needs to be conducted. As you might imagine, a reasonable distance is interpretative and will vary based on the specifics of the situation.
Are you required to tell the police where you are going?
You have the right to remain silent. For example, you do not have to answer any questions about where you are going, where you are traveling from, what you are doing, or where you live.
Can police tell you who reported you?
Unless the police tell you who called, you're not likely to find out. Do a FOIA (Freedom Of Information Act) request for any documents related to the offense you're asking about.
When can you say no to a cop?
The Fourth Amendment requires that “consent not be coerced, by explicit or implicit means, by implied threat or covert force. All persons have a right to refuse consent to a search of their vehicle. Exercising this Constitutional right is not an admission of guilt.
Can a cop give you a ticket without seeing what happened?
Many drivers are unaware that, by law, an officer must witness an infraction to issue a ticket for it directly. Nonetheless, it is not uncommon for officers to issue tickets after arriving at the scene of an accident.
Do you have to exit your vehicle if a cop tells you to?
Yes, you generally need to step out of the car if a police officer asks you to. According to the U.S. Supreme Court rulings in Pennsylvania v. Mimms and Maryland v. Wilson, officers have the authority to ask both drivers and passengers to exit the vehicle during a traffic stop for safety reasons.
Can you tell a cop to stop talking to you?
Say “I do not consent to a search.” DON'T lie. Tell the police you don't want to talk to them. Say “I want to remain silent.”
Are you a cop you legally have to tell me?
Does an undercover police officer have to tell the truth if he's asked about his real identity? The short answer is no, he doesn't, but let's look at where this undying myth comes from along with some of the things that an undercover cop really can or can't do in the line of duty.
What can a cop not do?
- Use excessive force during an arrest or encounter.
- Commit assault or battery.
- Plant evidence or tamper with evidence.
- Racially profile individuals.
- Tamper with a witness.
- Use bribes to obtain testimony or evidence.
- Coerce or threaten a subject to force a confession.
- Violate your civil rights.
How to tell if a cop is texting you?
- Check the Phone Number. One of the first steps to verify the authenticity of a text message is to check the phone number. ...
- Look for Professional Language. ...
- Verify the Officer's Identity. ...
- Be Cautious of Requests for Personal Information.