Talking to a Police Officer: A Traffic Stop

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Talking to a Police OfficerA Traffic Stop
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A car is speeding down the street.
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The driver hears a police siren and pulls over.
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The driver pulls over to the right shoulder of
the road.
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The police officer checks the license plate of
the car, and the driver waits in the car.
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The police officer asks the driver if he knows
why he was stopped.
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Excuse me sir, do you know why I stopped you?
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No officer, Im not sure.

• You were driving 50 MPH in a 35 MPH zone.

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The police officer asks to see three documents,
the drivers license, car registration and proof
of insurance.
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Can you please show me your drivers license,
car registration and your proof of insurance.
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The policeman asks the driver to sign the ticket.
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• Sign here please. You will receive your court
  date in two weeks along with information about
  traffic school and how to pay for your ticket.
  Have a nice day.

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The notification of the court date arrives in the
mail two to four weeks later.