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

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