The Pull Over

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My first experience with the police was as a teenager. I was driving in Dallas Texas on the way to the shops and got pulled over for speeding. I calmly responded to the cop, answered his questions and showed the necessary documents. He wrote me a ticket for speeding and that was it. I paid the ticket off and several more speeding tickets came later on.

Everyone's first experience with the police is different. As humans we tend to react differently to people in authority. A coloured person might have a different reaction, due to the historic issue of slavery, culture, or family history.  I was part of a conference call, and the keynote speaker is a lawyer and pastor in London. It was an insightful discussion and just a few key points to remember. 

Pull Over 

  • The police can pull you over at anytime, adhere and pull over when it's safe to do so. 
  • Stay calm and remember to keep our hands visible. 
  • Be polite and respectful. 
  • If you are asked for a breath test, comply with the police and avoid resisting.
  • If you are pulled over by a police in an unmarked car, the person in the car should be wearing a uniform. 

A stop and search 

  • The police is entitled to stop and search if they have reasonable suspicion. 
  • If you are innocent let them search you and they will let you go. If you are guilty ....you still need to comply.

Hands-up situation

  • If you are arrested - try not speak to defend yourself or resist arrest. Wait for a solicitor before you speak.
  • Go with the police quietly and once you get to the police station ask for a solicitor. Requesting for a solicitor is your right.
As a novice, it's always best to seek advice from an attorney in all matters with the police. Europe has one of the best policing system compared to anywhere in the world.
Pass me fast and the official police website has great more helpful contents. 
In the USA, the police system works very different. Currently, the whole nation is advocating for the case of George Floyd who died in the hands of the police.  As humans, in whatever position (police or civilian) we hold, let us remember that we are the change we want to see. 

To avoid being pulled over, maintain your car, follow the rules, leave your car behind , avoid distractions and check you are up to date with all your driving records.

Michael Jackson's song - Heal the world, MAKE IT A BETTER PLACE, for you and for me and for the entire human race, there are people dying.......

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