How to communicate with the traffic police officer?

First, the situations in which the driver canbe stopped by a traffic policeman, are divided into two types: for violation and for "just like that." But in any situation when communicating with the employees of the traffic police, one should remember their civil rights and follow the rules of the road.

And secondly, remember that the traffic police officer is not a king andGod is not to be afraid of him. If the driver restlessly rushes, his hands are shaking, he thus shows his uncertainty and fear. This can provoke unscrupulous auto inspectors to extort bribes.

So, you are stopped by the traffic police officer. What are your actions?

1. No need to get out of the car. Require the inspector to get out of the cars inspector GAI by law can not. Therefore, talk with the inspector through the lowered glass of the car.



2. You have a legal right to make sure, that in front of you is a traffic police officer, not a fraudster. Therefore you can demand present a certificate a traffic policeman from the inspector who stopped you. This right is given to you by Article 5 of the Law of Ukraine "On the Police". If you believe that you were stopped illegally, it is desirable to memorize or write down the full name and number of the inspector's identity. These data will be useful to you for appeal in court. Do not hesitate to check the photo on the ID with the original. It is your right.



3. You have the right to know why you were stopped. Therefore, referring to the law of Ukraine "On roadmotion ", ask for the reason for the stop. If you suspect that the reason for the stop is illegal, for example, the inspector states that an operation is being carried out, which requires that all drivers check the documents, then you can actually find out if this is actually done by the traffic police's telephone hotline. If you do not know the number of this phone in your city, you have the right to demand it from the inspector of the SAI. Just so stop you to check documents officer of the traffic police can not!



4. The reason for the stoppage can be quite legitimate. For example, you are not wearing a seat belt. This is really a violation of traffic rules. therefore always need to be fastened.


5. The inspector stopped you, suspecting that you are in a state of intoxication. If you know that you are sober and do not drink alcohol, then require an examination in the narcological department, and not in place "in the tube." You have the right to demand that you be taken to narcology for examination on the traffic police. You can appeal against the inspector's actions in the prosecutor's office. If you are really intoxicated, then you violated the traffic rules and after the examination in the narcological department a corresponding protocol is drawn up.



6. The inspector has no right to demand that you open the trunk. It can only be a request. The inspector has the right only for an external inspection, and not for a search without a warrant. If you are asked to open the trunk during an operation (such as "Interception"), then remember that unscrupulous traffic police officers can throw something into your trunk, which there was in sight. Therefore, before opening the trunk, you have the right to request a protocol on administrative detention in the presence of two witnesses.



7. The inspector has no right to stop you off-duty. Therefore, you can request a token. If a traffic police officer works in a private car, you have the right to ask why. Pay attention to the presence of the vehicle inspection certificate on the car of the traffic police officers. If there is no coupon, indicate the inspector.



8. If you are stopped for violation, do not give bribes to the traffic police, otherwise you yourself break the law, offering a bribe to an official in execution.



9. In case you are stopped for violation, always compose a protocol with the inspector. Be sure to read it carefully. Notice whether everything is filled in correctly. Sign the protocol is required by both parties. The driver signs under the violation, undercommentary and confirms with his signature that he is acquainted with Article 63 of the Constitution of Ukraine and with Article 268 of the Administrative Code (Code of Administrative Offenses). If the inspector has not acquainted you with these articles, then you have the right to the signature in this column not to put and indicate this fact in the comments. If you are sure of the illegal actions of the inspector, please indicate in the commentsthat they do not agree with the protocol and agree to bring arguments in court. If the traffic police officer is knowingly wrong, then most likely such a protocol will not go beyond his car.



10. If the traffic police officer stopped you for speeding, then without a special device, on which besidesspeed readings are also video surveillance, it can not prove that the device shows exactly your speed. In general, the use of such devices requires the inspector of the SAI to have documents for the device, technical data sheets with notes on verification of the device. If the original documents can not be presented to you for inspection by the inspector, then you can specify in the protocol that you can not trust the readings of this device. The readings of the device may also be affected by weather conditions or the time of day, depending on its type. If you notice that the device is used in violation of the instruction, then indicate it in the protocol.

It is always important to remember that the inspector has no right to take away your driving license or car on the spot. To send the car to the penalty area, the inspector has the right in the event that you do not have a vehicle inspection certificate.

When communicating with the traffic police the main thing is to know your rights, but also not to forget about duties. Of course, to give a bribe to the traffic police inspector is easier andfaster. If every driver will act according to the law, then the number of cops-bribe takers will be significantly reduced. And you, as an "intelligent" driver, traffic policemen will try not to stop for no apparent reason.