| What to do |
How to do it |
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Respond to red lights in your rearview mirror. |
- Whenever you see red lights in your rearview mirror, pull your car to the right curbline and stop.
- If the emergency vehicle passes you, you can pull back out into traffic after it passes by.
- If the emergency vehicle pulls in behind you:
- Turn off your car engine.
- Turn off your radio.
- Turn off your headlights.
- Roll down your window.
- At night, turn on your car's interior light.
- Keep your hands in sight (place them on the top of the steering wheel).
- Never make sudden moves to the glove compartment, under your seat, or between the seats because criminals often keep weapons in these locations.
Stay in your car and remain calm. It may take a few minutes for the police officer to approach your car cautiously.
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| 2 |
Respond calmly to the police officer. |
- The police officer will step up to your open window.
- Be prepared to show the police officer your driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
- After the officer explains why you were stopped, you can respond with your own explanation.
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| 3 |
Accept the warning or citation, if one is issued. |
- When you sign the citation, you are not admitting guilt. You are promising to appear in court, although you may be able to handle your ticket by mail.
- When the officer has finished talking with you, start your car and move back into traffic when it's safe to do so.
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| 4 |
Follow up if you receive a citation. |
- Read the back of the citation for instructions on how to take care of it.
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