Great article. I work at a law firm and this is what one of the defense attorneys there told me if ever in a situation with the police. He said to only follow orders given by a police officer and be polite, if the officer asks to search do not consent and instead force officer to order it and reiterate to make it very clear that they do not have my consent to search my vehicle. The other thing he told me is only provide the officer with identification and legally required document such as a vehicle registation and proof of insurance, if the officer asks question politely say that "I am not comfortable answering any questions with you officer unless my attorney is present, which they are not at them moment so I must ask you am I under arrest or am I free to go" the attorney said if at that point the officer says that I am not free to go and that I am not under arrest to then ask "What is the purpose for detaining me" the attorney said the officer must state that they are issuing a citation of some kind or the reason for comitting to a traffic stop. If the officer does not have a reason then it is best to remind them that by detaining an person without reason is a false arrest and request that you be allowed to move about freely. He said never to speak to the officer such as asking abount what you have had to drink. If anything only answer where I am coming from and not required to say where I am going.

Over all though very good article!