Getting pulled over by a police officer can be nerve-wracking.<\/p>\n
As the flashing lights reflect off your rearview mirror, your mind races,<\/p>\n
and you may notice something that seems out of place: the officer reaches <\/p>\n
out and touches your car\u2019s tail lights. Why do they do that? Is there some <\/p>\n
hidden meaning or reason behind this subtle gesture? In this article, we\u2019ll<\/p>\n
uncover the fascinating reasons why police officers always touch the <\/p>\n
car\u2019s tail lights during traffic stops,<\/p>\n
Documenting the Stop<\/p>\n
One of the most practical reasons officers touch your car\u2019s tail lights<\/p>\n
is to document the interaction. When the officer places their hand on <\/p>\n
the vehicle, they leave behind a fingerprint. This seemingly insignificant<\/p>\n
act could be vital if the encounter escalates or turns into a dispute later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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