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Bias_2012
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Reply #75 - Aug 31st, 2020 at 12:35pm
 
We are in a time of a Coronavirus, and we need to know our rights when pulled over. The police can't use breath testing as a guise to quiz you about why you're out of your house etc


What are my rights if I'm stopped?

First things first, you don’t need to answer any questions, nor provide any personal information, other than your name and address. You are also required by law to hand over your driver’s licence so police can check you’re telling them the truth.


You can take notes and/or video, to record everything if the cops ask questions unrelated to breath testing and use that info in court, but once the cops see you doing that, they will probably let you go with out any further hindrance if your breath test is within the limit



 
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Reply #76 - Aug 31st, 2020 at 4:16pm
 
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While you don’t have to volunteer information, it’s always a judgement call as to whether you want to aggravate the situation by not answering menial and non-incriminating questions, especially if you’ve done nothing wrong. The same goes for those wondering if they can video police in Australia during a traffic stop. While not illegal to film your interaction with police, it’s also likely to inflame the situation, so a judgement call will be required.



If you've done nothing wrong why would you risk inflaming the situation?
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