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Obviously the kid was trying to provoke a response from the police that he could then record. At the same time the kid was not REQUIRED to engage in conversation with the cop. It is a tough situation.

I don't have a lot of sympathy toward cops and check points however. Let me give you my personal experience:

I was about 21 years old (I'm 46 now so forgive me for not remembering my exact age). I was in northern Missouri, daytime, on a curving state highway. I came around the corner and there was a checkpoint ahead. Their main purpose was to check for license and registration. Well, my plates were expired, I knew this. I was caught. There were two officers standing together as I pulled up to them. The first one (an older officer) asked for my license and registration. I gave them to him. "Do you know your plates are expired sir?" "Yes Officer I do", I said. I was ready to take my lumps (my ticket). I was guilty and had been caught. The younger of the two officers wanted some "action" though. He sticks his head up to my window, "DO YOU THINK YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR PLATES?".

Good Cop
Bad Cop
Good Cop
Azzhole Cop.

I was guilty and had been caught. The younger of the two officers wanted some "action" though. He sticks his head up to my window, "DO YOU THINK YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR PLATES?".
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I hope you responded by saying "No sir, I just didn't get a chance to renew them." I know I'm wrong for driving without them." While you were thinking " this stupid clown is a real a-hole!".

How did you make out?