The Covington Digital News Digital Edition April 10, 2015 | Page 5

IN DEPTH

Friday, April 10, 2015

DO YOU KNOW
YOUR RIGHTS?

It’s that heart-stopping moment when you see the lights flash in your rearview
mirror – you’ve been pulled over. Now what? You’re a law abiding citizen and the
law enforciment officer is trying to do their job to keep the community safe; both
want to handle this situation safely and correctly. Do you know what your rights
are? Here’s some information from the “Know Your Rights” seminar hosted March
28 by the NewRock Legal Society, ChiTauOmega AKA, Stone Mountain DST chapter.

1.

I’m being pulled over in a dark or dangerous spot on the road, I can keep
going until I find a safe or well-lit area to stop.

TRUE

FALSE

2.

I can video or record the interaction with the law enforcement officer.

3.

I have a current registration sticker on my car tag, so I cannot be pulled
over for car registration issues.

TRUE

TRUE

FALSE

FALSE

4.

Being calm and polite is the fastest way to handle the stop.

5.

I have to answer everything the officer asks.

6.

If the officer asks to search my car, I cannot refuse.

TRUE
TRUE
TRUE

FALSE
FALSE
FALSE