Just fyi...the cop should approach the car and state something like “the reason you were pulled over is because you failed to use your turn signal when changing lanes”.
His next question would be to ask where you’re heading and coming from and to provide ID and insurance. Failure to do any of the above may cause you to be told to exit the car. You are legally detained for the traffic violation so the cop has the legal right to ask you questions cause you’re on a public roadway. You can refuse the questions, but not the identification, however, the cop can also keep you there until he runs a full history on you, your passengers, and your vehicle to determine if you’re refusing cause you’re just disrespectful or because you’re a criminal. He can also call out a drug dog to walk around the vehicle. Normal people will answer those questions without worry unless they’re a##es or hiding something.
None of his business where I am coming or going.
“Just fyi...the cop should approach the car and state something like “the reason you were pulled over is because you failed to use your turn signal when changing lanes”.
Exactly so.
They are not supposed to walk up to your car and ask you where you are going, He didn’t pull you over because he was curious as to where you were going. They are not supposed to ask you to guess why they pulled you over. If you say well because I was speeding? You have now admitted something. Its best to just not answer those questions and comply with what you are required to do which is show ID etc. Tell the officer your name etc. I would not be a smart mouth that’s just my philosophy. But I will also deflect a question I don’t want to answer. Or just stay quiet. Which you have every right to do.
Its a personal thing. It does not make you an azz to refuse to politely answer a question. You always have the right to remain silent. That your right.