Stay calm –Take a deepbreath toremaincomposedAcknowledgethe officer – Puton your hazardlights to showyou've seenthem.Don’t argueimmediately – Ifyou're given areason for beingstopped, remainquiet until asked.Tell the officerwhat you’re doing– If you need toreach for yourdocuments, letthem know.Don’t makeexcuses or lie– Be honest ifyou're in thewrong.Don’t argueabout the ticketon the spot – Ifyou feel the stopis unjust, contestit later in court.Stay inside thecar – Unlessinstructedotherwise, don’texit yourvehicle.Wait for theofficer toapproach – Letthem initiate theconversation.Don’t fumblefor documents– Have themeasilyaccessible.Turn off yourengine –This signalsyou're not athreat.Keep yourhands visible –Place yourhands on thesteering wheel.Don’t makeaggressivegestures – Keepyour demeanorrespectful to avoidescalating thesituation.Don’t makeaggressivegestures – Keepyour demeanorrespectful to avoidescalating thesituation.If you’re given aticket – Acceptit withoutargument. Youcan contest it incourt later.If you're unsure,ask for clarification– If you don’tunderstand theofficer’s request,politely ask.Provide requesteddocuments –When the officerasks, give yourdriver’s license,registration, andinsurance card.Drive safely whenyou're allowed toleave – Wait forthe officer to tellyou it's okay to go,then drivecarefully.Slow downgradually –Don’t slam onthe brakes;ease to a stop.Roll down thewindow – Thislets the officercommunicatewith you clearly.Signal and pullover safely –Move to the rightside of the roadand find a safeplace to stop.Be polite andrespectful –Greet theofficer calmlyand avoid beingdefensive.Avoid suddenmovements –Keep yourhands visibleat all times.Remain seatedand calm –Avoid makingsuddenmovements.Comply with theofficer’squestions – Ifthey ask,answer honestlyand respectfully.Stay calm –Take a deepbreath toremaincomposedAcknowledgethe officer – Puton your hazardlights to showyou've seenthem.Don’t argueimmediately – Ifyou're given areason for beingstopped, remainquiet until asked.Tell the officerwhat you’re doing– If you need toreach for yourdocuments, letthem know.Don’t makeexcuses or lie– Be honest ifyou're in thewrong.Don’t argueabout the ticketon the spot – Ifyou feel the stopis unjust, contestit later in court.Stay inside thecar – Unlessinstructedotherwise, don’texit yourvehicle.Wait for theofficer toapproach – Letthem initiate theconversation.Don’t fumblefor documents– Have themeasilyaccessible.Turn off yourengine –This signalsyou're not athreat.Keep yourhands visible –Place yourhands on thesteering wheel.Don’t makeaggressivegestures – Keepyour demeanorrespectful to avoidescalating thesituation.Don’t makeaggressivegestures – Keepyour demeanorrespectful to avoidescalating thesituation.If you’re given aticket – Acceptit withoutargument. Youcan contest it incourt later.If you're unsure,ask for clarification– If you don’tunderstand theofficer’s request,politely ask.Provide requesteddocuments –When the officerasks, give yourdriver’s license,registration, andinsurance card.Drive safely whenyou're allowed toleave – Wait forthe officer to tellyou it's okay to go,then drivecarefully.Slow downgradually –Don’t slam onthe brakes;ease to a stop.Roll down thewindow – Thislets the officercommunicatewith you clearly.Signal and pullover safely –Move to the rightside of the roadand find a safeplace to stop.Be polite andrespectful –Greet theofficer calmlyand avoid beingdefensive.Avoid suddenmovements –Keep yourhands visibleat all times.Remain seatedand calm –Avoid makingsuddenmovements.Comply with theofficer’squestions – Ifthey ask,answer honestlyand respectfully.

What to do when pulled over - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Stay calm – Take a deep breath to remain composed
  2. Acknowledge the officer – Put on your hazard lights to show you've seen them.
  3. Don’t argue immediately – If you're given a reason for being stopped, remain quiet until asked.
  4. Tell the officer what you’re doing – If you need to reach for your documents, let them know.
  5. Don’t make excuses or lie – Be honest if you're in the wrong.
  6. Don’t argue about the ticket on the spot – If you feel the stop is unjust, contest it later in court.
  7. Stay inside the car – Unless instructed otherwise, don’t exit your vehicle.
  8. Wait for the officer to approach – Let them initiate the conversation.
  9. Don’t fumble for documents – Have them easily accessible.
  10. Turn off your engine – This signals you're not a threat.
  11. Keep your hands visible – Place your hands on the steering wheel.
  12. Don’t make aggressive gestures – Keep your demeanor respectful to avoid escalating the situation.
  13. Don’t make aggressive gestures – Keep your demeanor respectful to avoid escalating the situation.
  14. If you’re given a ticket – Accept it without argument. You can contest it in court later.
  15. If you're unsure, ask for clarification – If you don’t understand the officer’s request, politely ask.
  16. Provide requested documents – When the officer asks, give your driver’s license, registration, and insurance card.
  17. Drive safely when you're allowed to leave – Wait for the officer to tell you it's okay to go, then drive carefully.
  18. Slow down gradually – Don’t slam on the brakes; ease to a stop.
  19. Roll down the window – This lets the officer communicate with you clearly.
  20. Signal and pull over safely – Move to the right side of the road and find a safe place to stop.
  21. Be polite and respectful – Greet the officer calmly and avoid being defensive.
  22. Avoid sudden movements – Keep your hands visible at all times.
  23. Remain seated and calm – Avoid making sudden movements.
  24. Comply with the officer’s questions – If they ask, answer honestly and respectfully.