What do you say IF you get pulled over?

[j706]

So it's official - Running your DL now brings up the fact that you have a LTCH?

Correct.

 

[Hayseed_40]

Really? I often wonder how you guys come up with this stuff.

Exactly. And they think I am joking on the 4-cell Maglite comment earlier...

Resisting and obstruction for $100 Alex. Not saying they would eventually stick but just sayin'

 

[j706]

Exactly. And they think I am joking on the 4-cell Maglite comment earlier...

Resisting and obstruction for $100 Alex. Not saying they would eventually stick but just sayin'

It takes all of about 20 seconds to unlock ANY locked vehicle door with no damage. We only do it about 10k times a week. Just something some guys must not think about.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Is this locking the doors thing from that ACLU video that was floating around a few years ago?

 

[inlineman]

I dont offer or consent to anything,most of time they dont want to see permit because if your rights are suspended they dont take the permit,so it dont really prove anything.

 

[j706]

I dont offer or consent to anything,most of time they dont want to see permit because if your rights are suspended they dont take the permit,so it dont really prove anything.

Not sure what you are saying for sure. People have been know to retain their LTCH after having been revoked (in violation of the law I might add) The state will not send someone to your home and pick it up. But we have tools at our disposal to tell if that is the case or not.

 

[MPD179]

Locking the door as you exit your car will only cause more termoil than what it's worth. Some officers will call for a K9 to do a drug sniff to give them probable cause to search. Others could go into "game-on" mode and call a hook for the vehicle being a traffic hazard. I bet some (depending on circumstances) could probably articulate a good case for obstupting traffic which never ends well for the driver or his vehicle. In most cases, I don't agree with these reactions but it's important to know what you could be getting yourself into before it happens.

 

[blamecharles]

Yes. Quite childish and accomplishes nothing and is probably offensive to an officer that is not doing anything illegal. If some rogue officer is brazen enough to illegally search then he is probably bold enough to take your keys. Where do people come up with these off the wall ideas?

I'm not worried about offending an officer that is wanting to search my vehicle, I am not giving them any reason to search my vehicle, so what should it be searched for. If they don't have a warrant to search the go ahead and search it illegally, but I'm going to make sure they leave evidence of that search.

 

[blamecharles]

Locking the door as you exit your car will only cause more termoil than what it's worth. Some officers will call for a K9 to do a drug sniff to give them probable cause to search. Others could go into "game-on" mode and call a hook for the vehicle being a traffic hazard. I bet some (depending on circumstances) could probably articulate a good case for obstupting traffic which never ends well for the driver or his vehicle. In most cases, I don't agree with these reactions but it's important to know what you could be getting yourself into before it happens.

I don't stop in the road like some people I see, I pull into a parking lot so as to give no reason for obstructing traffic.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Please explain how telling an LEO that I am armed makes them or myself safer?

Uh, because bad guys don't typically volunteer that information.

I respect the right of people not to inform, BUT for me personally, if a person informs me, short of him almost running down a grandma, I will never cite.

 

[T-Mann]

If I get pulled over..when the Officer/Deputy/Trooper walks up I just say,

(in this order, mind you)

"You don't need to see my identification." (must be said with a small wave of the hand)

"These aren't the droids you're looking for. "

"I can go about my business. "

"Move along."



After that I usually just drive away! I think this works for everyone in every jurisdiction! :P

 

[A 7.62 Exodus]

Officer: You were going mighty fast son. What the hurry?

Me:Officer! I was in a hurry to deliver this freshly baked box of one dozen doughnuts to you department!

Officer: Need an escort?

 

[KG1]

Uh, because bad guys don't typically volunteer that information.

I respect the right of people not to inform, BUT for me personally, if a person informs me, short of him almost running down a grandma, I will never cite.

Everything else considered like if the person that was being pulled over was polite and not a problem then why should this be a determining factor as to whether a citation is issued or not?

 

[Kutnupe14]

Everything else considered like if the person that was being pulled over was polite and not a problem then why should this be a determining factor as to whether a citation is issued or not?

I certainly cut breaks to people that are polite or not a problem. I am however, very very appreciative of a guy who is upfront about having a firearm. In effect, he's telling me that he isn't out to harm me. But the two go hand in hand. I've never had a person inform me that wasn't polite.

 

[T-Mann]

I certainly cut breaks to people that are polite or not a problem. I am however, very very appreciative of a guy who is upfront about having a firearm. In effect, he's telling me that he isn't out to harm me. But the two go hand in hand. I've never had a person inform me that wasn't polite.

This was my experience during my LEO days as well....

 

[KG1]

I certainly cut breaks to people that are polite or not a problem. I am however, very very appreciative of a guy who is upfront about having a firearm. In effect, he's telling me that he isn't out to harm me. But the two go hand in hand. I've never had a person inform me that wasn't polite.

But according to your previous post you say that you respect the fact that people have a right not to inform but then you state that all things considered if they do inform that they would have a better chance of getting off without a citation which suggests if they do not inform and you find out on your own then that will factor into your decision to cite therefore potentionally penalizing a lawfully carrying citizen that by your own admission has the right not to inform.

 

[Kutnupe14]

But according to your previous post you say that you respect the fact that people have a right not to inform but then you state that all things considered if they do inform that they would have a better chance of getting off without a citation which suggests if they do not inform and you find out on your own then that will factor into your decision to cite therefore potentionally penalizing a lawfully carrying citizen that by your own admission has the right not to inform.

I typically have my mind made up, about issuing a ticket, before I ever make contact with the driver. I not penalizing anybody, I'm acknowledging a guy who indicated to me that he's a good guy. I like helping out good guys.

 

[Butch627]

Having spent most of my life in Illinois its not something thats ever asked. Last fall I got pulled over in Indiana driving an old beater truck in a well known speed trap. When he came up to my window he asked me if I had any weapons, I gave him a look like he was nuts and said NO in an equally incredulous mannor. The truck had Illinois plates and I had a Ill DL. Nothing further was said about weapons and he let me go informing me that my tail light was out.

In my younger days I had many run ins with the cops virtually all of them involved me speeding. I was always polite to them, and I was given more warnings and breaks than I deserved. Now that I am living in In and hope to soon have my LTCH in the near future I suppose that asking if I am armed or have a weapon in the car isn't such a bizzare question. If I am stopped I would plan on showing LTCH along with my DL and insurance when he approaches my window. I feel its just common courtesy, they have a difficult and dangerous job and I don't want to cause further stress in their lives.

I understand that it isn't a necessary thing to do, but I have nothing to hide. I haven't figured out why some of you guys are so adament about not having your car searched. Do you think the police are looking to set you up or something?

 

[handgun]

Has anyone ever actually done this?

actually yes.. The cop in Indianapolis thought it was probable cause, that i was acting suspicious.. so the K9s came etc.. No ticket no nothing.. Just 1-2 hours of my life wasted.

 

[rugertoter]

Going to be getting my LTCH and I'm concerned about the following scenario.

So, you have your LTCH in your wallet and your pistol in your purse...and you're going too fast so the officer pulls you over for speeding.

Do officers usually ask you if you are carrying a weapon?
If they ask, do you have to acknowledge it, or can you just show them your drivers license with the LTCH and not say anything else?

Thanks!

Indiana is not one of the states that require you to inform the LEO about being armed. Some states do, but I would let them know if I were asked by them. Just what I would do.