Police stop outcomes — Nebraska Permit Test

If the officer asks you to exit the vehicle, keep your hands visible, exit, and stand where the officer directs.

Walking toward the patrol car or into the road can put you in traffic or alarm the officer.

In this case, keep your hands visible, exit the vehicle, and stand in a location as directed by the officer.

If you disagree with the officer's decision, do not prolong the contact by arguing; you may contest the decision in court.

An argument on the roadside cannot change the ticket and can turn a simple stop into an arrest.

If you disagree with the officer’s decision or course of action, do not prolong the contact by arguing with the officer.

Your acceptance and signature on a traffic ticket is not an admission of guilt.

Drivers who think signing means confessing may refuse, and that refusal can lead to an arrest instead.

is not an admission of guilt.

Refusing to sign a traffic ticket may result in your arrest.

A ticket is only a promise to answer the charge, and refusing it leaves the officer little choice but custody.

ticket may result in your arrest.

If you believe the officer acted inappropriately, you may request to speak to a supervisor, best done as soon as possible after the stop.

A complaint made right away, while details are fresh, gets looked at instead of turning into a roadside fight.

If you believe the officer acted inappropriately or have questions regarding their conduct you may request to speak to a supervisor.

The officer asks you to step out. What should you do?

Keep hands visible and stand where directed. Walking toward the patrol car or into the road can put you in traffic or alarm the officer. Nebraska Driver’s Manual, p.28: “In this case, keep your hands visible, exit the vehicle, and stand in a location as directed by the officer.”