Yes, a police officer can handcuff you without reading your Miranda rights. The requirement to read Miranda rights, which include informing you of your right to remain silent and your right to an attorney, is triggered by specific circumstances—specifically, when an individual is in custody and subject to interrogation. Handcuffing and detaining someone does not necessarily mean they’re in a situation where they are going to be interrogated. For instance, police might handcuff someone for safety reasons during a traffic stop or while investigating a scene without intending to question them about a crime.  In such cases, the act of handcuffing alone, without interrogation, does not require Miranda warnings to be given.