Practice question
When must an officer tell you why you were stopped?
Show the answer and the rule
A. Before asking questions about a criminal investigation or traffic violation
Officers must state the reason for the stop before asking questions, unless withholding it is needed to protect against an imminent threat.
Section 6 · Navigating the RoadsOfficers must tell you why they stopped you before asking questions about a criminal investigation or traffic violation.Section 6 · Navigating the RoadsAn officer does not have to state the reason for a stop if they reasonably believe keeping it back is needed to protect life or property from an imminent threat.