
Originally Posted by
Nephlite
For example, if you're on any street and you pull off to the right, chances are the officer will approach from the passenger side to keep him out of the line of traffic. If there is no side pull off area and they approach the drivers side, they're either a moron (impersonator) or a vet who won't change their tactics. Also watch your mirrors for the approach and be ready for a subtle "rocking" of your vehicle. That's the officer placing his hand on your trunk and giving it a good push to make sure it's closed and to put his prints on the car for identification purposes later. Also, a real officer won't stand directly beside you during a stop. They will always lean from the middle post towards the front of the car in some fashion.