I hate to admit it as much as the next guy but it can and will teach you to get out of sticky situations. It literally just saved my balls. If you are hitting the streets at all in the USA you should be familiar with terminology like “terry stops”. Seriously. Watch some cop watch content.

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    9 months ago

    if they can’t provide it, you’re free to go

    That’s not true, they have to have a specific reason but they also don’t have to tell it to you. That’s one they can put in their notebooks later after conferring with their buddies.

    Not sure the legalities around field sobriety tests (the one where they make you walk in a line and do stuff). Seems like the accuracy is mostly bullshit for anyone who has any medical condition, and in most states they’re voluntary (like a car search). But you can’t really refuse a breathalyzer.

    I’d be very surprised if people get payouts for cops making you do a breathalyzer or Field Sobriety Test without you seeming drunk

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      Police officers do indeed have special leeway when it comes to traffic stops vs any other time they stop you however they still have to follow the rules pertaining. Again. Watching cop watch youtube is a smart thing to do.

      I didn’t provide the best example so that’s on me.