my bad i fixed the original post. the reason he pulled me over was because my back left break light was out. he said it was on the first time i breaked and off the second time.
And you weren't cited for a fix it ticket?
legal as it may be, hitting a maglight against my window is unnecesary
I agree, I'm just saying it is legal to do so.
he asked after asking for the license. i had a temporary license but no picture ID. i wasnt as mad at being asked to step out as i was the way in which he asked it. his tone was very angry as well, like i said something rude to him or something (which i didnt)
Most people who have complaints or issues with the police often cite the officers tone and demeanor as confrontational and this often leads to problems. No one should be "talked down" to. However, I find it strange that you had your temp license yet he told you to get a license tommorow or you'll be arrested. The temp license IS your license until the photo one comes in the mail.
true, but why would i have an ID in my belt or in my socks?
No, you misunderstand me. The searching of a person for weapons is called a cursory search and this does involve the checking of a belt and socks. Now, if he made you take off your shoes and socks thats all bad, but if he ran his hands over your legs and patted down your socks thats all legal.
true, i always try to say as little as possible, and i realized after i said it that it could have egged any racism on any more had he not been ignorant on the subject.
Yeah, the best thing to do is just be quiet, listen and speak when they ask you something. Don't try to be friends with them, don't try to be confrontational, don't try to explain anything.
again i was more mad at the way he did it. while one officer was directing my attention away from my car to give me the eye test, the other officer sneakily was all up in my car, opening glove compartments etc, without ever notifying me or nething. i jus thought that was a shady way to go about it.
Yes, it was shady, but if you had your license on you I don't see the reason for searching the vehicle. I wasn't present, so I don't know what they went on, but if you had your license and no crime occured that gave them probable cause to search your vehicle you should probablys peak with someone or find a community agency that handles complaints like this.
And yes, it is a shady thing, but count your blessings. They could have planted all types of contraband on you, so look at the bright side.
i dont believe all cops are either, but in my experience that balance of the majority seems to lean in the wrong direction
I agree with you.