In our recent article, we listed 12 important points that every motorist should know when meeting with the traffic police. One of the most interesting – should the driver get out of the car? Discussions about this are constantly taking place on the internet.
Some drivers advise getting out to save time. Others believe that this way you create a kind of psychological superiority for the inspector. Both views are just speculation. It all depends on the specific situation.
What does the law say?
Paragraph 89 of the Administrative Regulation states that, after stopping the vehicle, an employee of the State Traffic Inspectorate must immediately approach the driver, introduce himself in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 45 of the AR, briefly explain the reason for the stop and the obligation to hand over the documents necessary for the verification or registration of a criminal offence.
When a driver or passenger is involved as a witness or witness, the inspector must explain to them the rights and obligations provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
The driver does not have to leave the vehicle., and the inspector must approach the car from the driver’s door. Provide otherwise in case of interference or danger.
The inspector can invite the driver to get out of the car in the following cases (Article 93 of the Board Regulations):
- if the driver looks tired or if there is a suspicion of alcohol or drug intoxication;
- personally searching, inspecting or inspecting a vehicle and cargo;
- for matching the numbers of units and units of the vehicle with the entries in the vehicle registration documents in the presence of the driver (owner of the vehicle);
- when his participation in legal proceedings is required, as well as assistance to other road users or police officers;
- it is necessary to eliminate the technical breakdown of the vehicle or violation of the rules for the carriage of goods.
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In this way, If you are stopped for a formal document check, you do not have to get out of the car right away.
You can find out more in Igor Katsubo’s article “12 nuances that you better know in advance in case the traffic police stop.”
Source: Z R
