Nick Perry shares three responses to use during traffic stops: "I'd rather not answer that," "No," and "I do not give you permission to search my person or my vehicle." The advice, credited to a former FBI agent, helps you avoid incriminating yourself when officers ask where you're headed, why they stopped you, or if they can search your car.
Here are three trick questions a cop might ask during a traffic stop and how you should answer. I learned this from a former FBI agent, so listen up. Question one. Where are you headed today? Or where are you coming from? He's hoping you'll say I'm coming from a Super bowl party or something similar so he can develop enough reasonable suspicion to hook you up for a dui. The safe bet is I'd rather not answer that. Question 2. Do you know why I stopped you? He knows why he stopped you, but he's hoping you'll provide more bait for his little fishing trip. So say this magical word. No. And question three. Would you mind if I just took a quick look around and inside your car? Same trick, but now he just wants to see how stupid you are, which you're not, because you follow Nick Perry. The answer is, I do not give you permission to search my person or my vehicle. Remember to be polite and wish the officer a great day.
