What do I have to show?

[ihopewewin]

If an officer pulls me over in a car or stops me walking on the street what am I required to say/show him by florida law? Adding to the car what if i'm the passenger? From past incidents I have learned to be respectful but give cops the least amount of information as possible. Also i'm under the age of 18 if that makes a difference.

 

[Robert Hairless]

Perhaps I'm particularly dense but I don't understand what you want to know. Your question is usually asked by concealed weapons permit holders who want to know whether they should show their permits to a law enforcement officer who stops them for some reason or other in some state or other.

But Florida does not issue concealed weapons permits to people under age 21, so if you're under age 18 the usual question wouldn't be relevant. What's on your mind?

 

[Jim K]

I have to wonder why an officer would pull you over or stop you on the street. If you are stopped driving a car, you have to show drivers license and car registration if asked. Unless state law requires it you wouldn't have to show a CCW license (if you had one). But why would the police pull you over anyway? And why stop you on the street? And what "past incidents"?

Like Robert, I think there is more to this question than it seems.

Jim

 

[Heavy Metal Hero]

I believe he is talking about his rights NOT to show I.D. in certain situations and states.

http://flexyourrights.com/

Might help you.

 

[Albatross]

You got the right to remain silent buddy.

A few states have a law (no idea about Florida specifically, look it up internet/your local library) in which you have to provide your name, address and date of birth to an officer upon request. You don't however, have to provide government identification. These are commonly known as 'stop and identify' statutes.

This is true even if your a passenger in an automobile.

Now, if you are the operator of the rig and operating it on public roads, then you have to have a drivers license and registration. Also, lots of states you have to have proof of insurance too.

In the future, you might want to reconsider from telling people you're a minor when requesting legal info. Ageism rages on the internet, doubly so regarding guns/police/civil rights. Many people don't think such things are for minors.

/Whoever told you about being reserved with the police was spot on. Unless you've called them (and then be real careful) you should keep your mouth shut and not know anything about whatever.

 

[Robert Hairless]

I'm sorry you feel that it's a bad idea for minors to tell people that they are minors when asking for information about matters like these. Your advice, though, does not take into account the reality that laws distinguish between minors and adults.

In this instance, for example, the law in Florida is that "a minor less than 18 years of age may not possess a firearm, other than an unloaded firearm at his home, unless engaged in lawful activities." Ageism rages in the courts even more than on the Internet, doubly so regarding guns/police/civil rights.

Much more serious a problem than "ageism" on the Internet--and infinitely more dangerous--is its torrent of really bad advice.

 

[ihopewewin]

"In this instance, for example, the law in Florida is that "a minor less than 18 years of age may not possess a firearm, other than an unloaded firearm at his home, unless engaged in lawful activities." Ageism rages in the courts even more than on the Internet, doubly so regarding guns/police/civil rights.

Much more serious a problem than "ageism" on the Internet--and infinitely more dangerous--is its torrent of really bad advice."

I wasnt talking about possessing a firearm I was talking about what i'm required to say to an officer when he stops me...

"I have to wonder why an officer would pull you over or stop you on the street."

I live in orlando florida, cops treat minors like second class citizens and frankly like dirt. I have been stopped many times just walking between friends house/going to the movies and had officers demand my drivers license. Just this morning I was talking to someone who was arrested and taken to jail because the officer told him he had to have his drivers license and then just charged him with disrupting offical police business etc.

 

[Albatross]

Yes, if you take my statement out of context it can be construed as poor advice.

As your example made so abundantly clear.

The original poster, on the other hand, (based upon his most recent post) seems to have enough sense to differentiate as to when my advice would be wise to apply and when it wouldn't.

Good on him.

 

[Never No More]

Givem what they want, you will be consided a routine stop, and send on your way

 

[Robert Hairless]

Yup. I see my error. I tend to think of The High Road being a gun-related forum and of questions in this message section being about legal issues that are in some way related to guns. I'll try to expand my vision so I don't make the same mistake again.

I was misled by the description of this section:

Get informed on issues affecting the right to keep and bear arms. Coordinate activism, debate with allies and opponents. Discuss laws concerning firearm ownership, concealed carry and self-defense.

 

[mb419]

Wow!! Can you just feel the sarcasm??