What to do when pulled over by the police
Know your rights for the day you're stopped by a police officer.
-If stopped by the police you can ask to see the officer’s appointment card, which includes the officer’s picture, name, rank, force and station.
– If a police officer refuses to identify him/herself you do not have to show your driver’s licence.
– If you don’t have your driver’s licence or ID, a police officer may detain you for 12 hours to ascertain your identity.
-A male police officer is not allowed to search a woman, but he can ask you to empty your pockets and bag.
– You are not obliged to pay fines on the spot. However, if there is a warrant of arrest against you, then you can be detained until the fines are paid.
– If you are pulled over for drunk driving, a police officer must take you to the police station to open a docket before you are taken to a clinic for a blood test. A blood test must be done within two hours.
– A police officer may not verbally abuse or intimidate you or anyone else. Get the details of any offer who treats you unjustly
