If you are pulled over by law enforcement, you should:
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Turn off your interior light if stopped at night.
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Stay in the driver’s seat with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel.
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Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.
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Get out of your vehicle and walk toward the patrol car.
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Explanation
When you get pulled over by a law enforcement officer, you must stay inside your vehicle, and keep your hands on the steering wheel, where they are visible to the officer. Do not exit your vehicle unless you are requested to, as this could be be perceived as aggressive behavior.
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