How To Deal With The Police If You Get Pulled Over

Although this isn’t set in the Philippines, there are  a few good tips in this video and the succeeding videos in the article Protect Your Rights: How To Deal With The Police If You Get Pulled Over for all drivers out there. 

What I learned:

Know your Rights on the Road (so better check on the MMDA site)

Say as little as possible because what you say can and will be used against you!

Lower your window, just a little.

Be polite.

Do not argue with the police officer, BUT don’t let the officer intimidate you.

Refuse a search (just not sure if this is applicable here)

What I loved about the article? My dad and I have been always saying, “why the hell are these cops/mmda so arrogant when in fact we’re the ones paying them!?” and the article echoed that sentiment. I mean really? Yabang yabang nila sa daan tapos sa mga buwis lang din naman natin nanggagaling sweldo nila. Grrr!