http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/trafficstop Questions tagged with 'trafficstop' at Ask MetaFilter. Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:51:25 -0800 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:51:25 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/54285/Best%2Dsafest%2Detiquette%2Dfor%2Dmotorcycle%2Dtraffic%2Dstops What's the proper etiquette for being pulled over while <b>on a motorcycle</b>? I'm quite familiar with how "sweeten up" a cop when I get pulled over while in a car -- hands on the wheel, announce all movements, etc. -- but I just recently started riding a scooter to work, and this thought has occurred to me a couple times. I'm not looking to break any laws, but if I do get pulled over, I want the encounter to go as smooth as possible. <small>(San Diego cops are a bit twitchy...)</small><br> <br> Do you stay on the bike until instructed to get off? Stand it up an remove your helmet? Keep the helmet on until the officer approaches? Dig through the trunk to get your paperwork out?<br> <br> Basically, I want to give the impression that I am helpful and courteous, and NOT the impression that I'm going to rush the guy and he's gotta shoot me first. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.54285 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:51:25 -0800 motorcycle police ticket trafficstop toomanyplugs