[*BCM*] Red-light runners crackdown...

[TM]

Uhmmm on b. If you don't tell them your name is that not falsifying something or other? 

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On Sep 20, 2011, at 5:18 PM, Thomas Vitolo <tjvitolo at tommyvitolo.com> wrote:

> A few reminders about red lights and the police:
> 
> Firstly, don't run red lights.  If you do get pulled over...
> a.  You do NOT have to show ID
> b.  You do have to tell your actual name and address
> c.  You do NOT have to provide any additional information such as SSN
> d.  You OUGHT be polite and respectful
> e.  At any time, you are free to say "Am I being detained?"  and if the 
> answer is ever "no" you can say "Am I free to go?"  This is important 
> language, because the police can either detain you or let you go, not a 
> mushy middle.  If you are being detained, you have rights and they have 
> procedures.  I'm not suggesting you open with this question, but if you 
> feel like the officer is no longer being "efficient" with the stop, it's 
> an option
> f.  You should always get the officer's name, district [Boston has 
> multiple], and badge number.  The officer won't refuse; he or she knows 
> better than that.
> 
>  - Tommy
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