Auto code specialists conducted surveys to determine whether drivers encounter dishonest traffic police inspectors during road stops. The findings show that 33.7% have never experienced such behavior, 22.8% have encountered it on a single occasion, and 20.7% of respondents who reported interactions with inspectors noted that these encounters occur with notable regularity among those in their driving circles.
This analysis excludes any bias tied to individual origin or political stance and focuses solely on firsthand experiences shared by drivers across typical roadside checks. The study emphasizes patterns in encounters and aims to shed light on how often drivers face inspectors whose conduct raises questions about fairness, transparency, and adherence to standard procedures during routine stops.
Among the violations cited by drivers when stopped by traffic police inspectors, the following categories were most frequently mentioned:
- being stopped despite no apparent traffic violation or lapse in driving conduct – 29.9%
- the potential penalties for a violation being exaggerated or inflated beyond what the situation warrants – 15.9%
- the inspector failed to introduce themselves or to present official documentation – 15.2%
- the inspector did not provide a clear statement of the reason for the stop – 14.6%
- drivers reported not being familiar with the applicable protocol or rights in that moment – 4.3%
- drivers did not receive a copy of the protocol related to the stop – 3%
- instances of rude communication or insults from the inspector – 3.7%
- the inspector included in the official record an offense different from the reason for the stop – 1.8%
When a driver points out a possible rights violation to the inspector, the responses observed are varied and tell a lot about the dynamics of roadside interactions. The survey captured several distinct outcomes that reflect how tone, legality, and authority are negotiated in real time on the road.
- the tone of the conversation softened, and the inspector became more courteous – 9.4%
- the encounter escalated, with insults and threats emerging – 20.8%
- the driver engaged in arguments, attempting to persuade the inspector that the driver’s position was correct – 54.7%
A small portion of cases saw a constructive resolution: 1.9% of inspectors apologized and released the driver, while 9.4% of inspectors apologized and proceeded to act within the law. These figures highlight a spectrum of behaviors that can influence the outcome of a roadside stop, from compliant and professional conduct to confrontational or inappropriate actions.