If you get pulled over and the cop asks “Do you know why I pulled you over?”, it’s kind of a trick question.
You can’t say “Yes”, because that implies you knew you were breaking the law with intent. You can’t say “No” because that implies you weren’t paying attention. (Reckless driving)
Answer a question with a question: “Why did you pull me over, officer?” You aren’t giving out any information and you can’t actually explain someone else’s decision. It may get the cop a little miffed if his intention was to trap you in a generic one-way conversation.
If you aren’t comfortable with that, just don’t say anything. Politely refuse to answer any questions so you don’t incriminate yourself.
Edit: Go to a carwash after that as many cops will tag your car with a fingerprint as they walk up to your window from behind your car. I get why they do it, but its better just to clean it off anyway.
#2 is close to being spot-on actually.
If you get pulled over and the cop asks “Do you know why I pulled you over?”, it’s kind of a trick question.
You can’t say “Yes”, because that implies you knew you were breaking the law with intent. You can’t say “No” because that implies you weren’t paying attention. (Reckless driving)
Answer a question with a question: “Why did you pull me over, officer?” You aren’t giving out any information and you can’t actually explain someone else’s decision. It may get the cop a little miffed if his intention was to trap you in a generic one-way conversation.
If you aren’t comfortable with that, just don’t say anything. Politely refuse to answer any questions so you don’t incriminate yourself.
Edit: Go to a carwash after that as many cops will tag your car with a fingerprint as they walk up to your window from behind your car. I get why they do it, but its better just to clean it off anyway.