“Unveiling the Mystery: What Does It Mean When Cops Tap Your Tail Light During a Traffic Stop?”
Most of the time the driver is not expecting the noise so their reaction gives the police officer some time to observe the driver.
The Tail Light Tapping Trick Started a Long Time Ago
After a quick search, you find that cops have been “tail light tapping” for years!
And its practice aids police officers because there is always a potential risk of danger.
Well Before Body Cams, Tail Tapping Was The OG Surveillance Technique
Body cams, dash cams, and other surveillance techniques give the officer insight into who you are, but tail tapping was the “oldschool” method before these.
Some officers may still tap your tail as well as wear a camera to get real-time information about who they’re pulling over.
You Can Tell A Lot About A Person…
Police officers always need to assess situations quickly as they approach a vehicle.
And a tail light tap can tell the police officer information about the driver that they just pulled over.
…By How They React
When the officer taps on the tail light they consider several situations.
How does the driver react? Did they get startled? Or were they distracted by something else? Is the driver under the influence? Or hiding a weapon?
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