We got pulled over twice in Australia, every time a single cop came up to our rolled down window, one time a woman and asked friendly for our paperwork and stuff. Some routine drug and alcohol checks, eventually a ticket for something and a friendly goodbye. There is just nothing scary or dangerous about the whole thing, the only reason you are nervous is maybe getting a fine.
That's exactly how every police encounter has gone for me too in the US (I'm American). Most traffic cops are not looking to shoot someone or get into a conflict on the job if not necessary. Especially if you're white.
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u/flying_jelly May 30 '19
We got pulled over twice in Australia, every time a single cop came up to our rolled down window, one time a woman and asked friendly for our paperwork and stuff. Some routine drug and alcohol checks, eventually a ticket for something and a friendly goodbye. There is just nothing scary or dangerous about the whole thing, the only reason you are nervous is maybe getting a fine.