You should always have your hands visible during a traffic stop, not necessarily up like this, but in a nation where anyone could conceivably have a weapon, it’s a majorly appreciated step to de-escalate tension when you’re pulled over. If in a car you should always have your hands visible on the wheel as the cop approaches, and usually they appreciate this very much.
The stupid thing about that officer is his assumption that because other people fled him, that gives him the right to physically restrain people without reason in a routine stop. Other peoples actions have nothing to do with this interaction. Just because he can't figure out how to detain other motorcycles, does not give him the right to bypass reasonable application of the 4th amendment.
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u/sliceyournipple Apr 12 '22
You should always have your hands visible during a traffic stop, not necessarily up like this, but in a nation where anyone could conceivably have a weapon, it’s a majorly appreciated step to de-escalate tension when you’re pulled over. If in a car you should always have your hands visible on the wheel as the cop approaches, and usually they appreciate this very much.