Never voluntarily consent to a search 4. Do not resist a pat down, but make it clear that you do not consent to any further search. Stay calm 6. The police do not have the right to extend the traffic stop beyond the scope of the original justification for the stop unless they have reasonable suspicion that other criminal acts are being committed. When an officer has completed giving you a warning or ticket, you are legally free to leave.
Police often try to ask further questions or permission to search or otherwise prolong the stop.
The police do not have the right to search a closed container within a car. However, if you are under arrest for some lawful reason or there is probable cause, such as evidence of a weapon or contraband in plain view or the smell of marijuana, a warrantless search is legal. Never consent to request to remove a closed container from the vehicle or to open the trunk or glove compartment.