It’s 100% normal to feel a little nervous during a traffic stop. Having an authoritative presence can sometimes be intimidating and you might not even know what you did wrong. Have no fear because I want to help you feel empowered! Being armed with knowledge about your rights can keep you from getting into more trouble than you need to deal with.

In this episode of Lawyer Talk Thursday (catch it every week on Instagram @alexandriaserra), I’m breaking down the top FIVE things you need to know if you ever get pulled over.

Break It Down

We’ll keep things simple. Here’s a glance of your legal rights during a traffic stop: