One of my favorite blogs, Lifehacker, alerted me to an article in Car & Driver entitled "Busted! What Should I Do Now?"    The magazine spoke to police officers and state troopers all over the country to get their feedback about how to act during a traffic stop.  The Car & Driver article sets out five things you should do if you are stopped, and five things you should not do.

The Five Things You Should Do

1. Pull to the right at the first opportunity, then turn off your engine.
2. Stay in your car with your seat belt fastened, roll down your window, turn off the radio, and do not touch your cell phone
3. Place your hands on your steering wheel and sit quietly.  Tell your passengers to be quiet.
4. Retrieve license, registration and insurance proof only when asked to do so.
5. Answer questions succinctly and don't argue

The Five Things You Should Not Do

1. Don't slam on your brakes or continue driving for an extended period of time.
2. Do not jump out of the vehicle, run at the officer or make sudden movements
3. Minimize your complaining or arguments
4. Do not lie
5. Do not show your contempt by peeling away after getting a ticket