If an officer requests that I stay in my car or get out of my car, do I have to?

Yes. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that a police officer has the lawful authority to place you in a controlled position while you are in their custody on a traffic stop.

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1. What is the "Move Over Law"?
2. What do I do if I am pulled over?
3. What are my options if I receive a citation?
4. What if I am not sure if the car pulling me over is really a police car?
5. Just how fast can I drive before the police will give me a ticket?
6. If an officer requests that I stay in my car or get out of my car, do I have to?
7. What should I do if I am in a traffic accident?