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Geƫng pulled over by a police officer can be a stressful and uncomfortable experience, but we hope that this page will help familiarize you with what to expect from the Puyallup Police Department if you are pulled over. 1. As soon as you noƟce the emergency lights, pull your vehicle safely over to the right and come to a complete stop when it is safe to do so. Even though you may not know the reason for the stop, you should pull over right away There may be a problem with your vehicle that you are unaware of 2. Remain in your vehicle while the officer approaches. Do not aƩempt to get out of your vehicle or approach the officer ExiƟng your vehicle does not assist the officer, it may be perceived as a threat For your safety and the safety of the officer, remain in your vehicle unless instructed to do otherwise 3. Turn on your interior light if stopped at night. lit vehicle will reduce the officer's concern regarding weapons or other possible threats 4. Keep your hand easily observable, preferably on the steering wheel where they can be easily seen by the officer. Reaching under your seat or into your glove box are acƟons that will cause the officer concern that you may be reaching for a weapon 5. Give your license, registraƟon and proof of insurance to the officer if asked to do so. Law requires a driver to turn over this informaƟon upon request by a uniformed officer or an officer in plain clothes who displays proper idenƟficaƟon 6. Answer all quesƟons honestly. InformaƟon pertaining to prior arrests or traffic violaƟons is easily verified by the officer 7. Touching or threatening an officer or acƟng in a disorderly manner could result in the filing of addiƟonal charges against you. If the officer asks you to step out of your vehicle, do so without any sudden or threaten- ing acƟons Give the officer approximately 3-5 feet of space as a safety zone to do his/her job Do not become argumentaƟve. If you believe you were treated unfairly do not make that argument on the side of the road. Your best alternaƟve is to bring your issues to court. There is no such thing as a "rouƟne" traffic stop, every stop has the potenƟal for danger