Why did the police officer pull your vehicle over?

Did you know that you have a right to ask the officer why he or she pulled you over?


A law enforcement officer must have reasonable suspicion to lawfully initiate a motor vehicle stop.  In other words, the officer must believe that you violated a motor vehicle or other statute.


In this case, how you ask is as important as what you ask.


If you demand that the officer tell you, you could end up shooting yourself in the foot.


I suggest that you consider an approach that a friend of mine used.  "Officer, I am not sure why you pulled me over.  I was obeying all laws to my knowledge.  If I did anything that I should not have, please tell me, so that I do not do it again."


Now, if you were speeding 20 miles an hour over the limit, I do not suggest this approach.  Why?  I have learned from years of dealing with law enforcement officers, that they hate it when people do not own up to what they did.  That being said, never admit to doing anything wrong to an officer; they can and will use it against you.


What other rights to you think that you have?