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Originally Posted by LostintheOzone
I've never been asked because they already know.
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They do not know! They know the the owner of this car/plate has a cpl, that is all they know. Every day thousands of Police Officers go up to the windows of drivers, not knowing if is a cracked actor, some guy angry with work, the spouse, the neighbor, or it is too warm/cold, etc. Any one may be driving the car which may be stolen and not yet reported. So each time a LEO does a " simple" traffic stop they may be facing a loaded weapon, a mentally disturbed person or intoxicated person. I would believe that a LEO must consider that a possibility each and EVERY stop, or they are going to be behind the curve, which could be fatal. Mi requires notification, but not handling the weapon, Pa never used to require notification, but it may have changed. If it's dark, turn interior light, hands 10 & 2, greet them with respect and do not argue if it was 65 or 66 mph. Be Safe,