Know Your Rights: Police Stop

If you are stopped by the police, you must answers questions such as where you are going, where you are traveling, or where you live.

• True

• False

If you are stopped by the police, you must tell them your name if asked, or provide a valid driver's license if stopped while driving.

• True

• False

You are required to consent to a search of your car or belongings.

• True

• False

Police have the right to pat down your clothing if they suspect you have a weapon.

• True

• False

Police have the right to pat down your clothing if they suspect you have drugs on your person.

• True

• False

If asked if you are a United States Citizen, how you entered the country, or where you were born, you do not have to answer.

• True

• False

If you are arrested and are given a phone call, the police can listen in on that call if it is to your lawyer.

• True

• False

If you are arrested and are given a phone call, the police can listen in on that call if it is to anyone but your lawyer.

• True

• False

If you witness someone being detained or arrested and are concerned with potential police abuse, you may record the process.

• True

• False

If you are recording the police detaining or arresting (or harming) someone, you should try to hide the fact that you are recording.

• True

• False