There are many that we never even hear about, or are covered up at the scene. no they are not all honest. This problem is more widespread than you can imagine.
This almost happened to my Dad and I about a year ago. He had dementia and moved wrong because his mind is not right and he cannot control his arm movements.
Just about got us both shot because of a taillight out. We were lucky that the officer stopped when I yelled “Stop! He has mental issues!”.
Man thats scary... Wish the best for you and your situation.
I remember a story about cops shooting a deaf man for not following verbal instructions, another when a woman called for help because her friend was having some diabetic episode and the police killed her for not following instructions.
These were several years ago, hopefully they have had better training.
This is one of the reasons why I make it a point to tell people they have a problem with their vehicle lights, if I get the chance.
Don't want the gendarmes to get a chance to collect 15-20K on a marginal DUI, or a chance to shoot somebody over something like you related.