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Routine traffic stop - Do you have a right to speak with the officer's supervisor?

Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:22 pm
Posted by SmackDaniels
Gulf Breeze, FL
Member since Mar 2007
15488 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:22 pm
Speedy - You want to take this one?

These seems to be the go to move lately for every a-hole that doesn't want to cooperate. .

"I want to speak to a supervisor"

So are supervisors required to go visit every traffic citation if being requested?
This post was edited on 4/22/26 at 12:23 pm
Posted by HenryParsons
Member since Aug 2018
2063 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:24 pm to
As a sovereign citizen I do not have to talk to anyone while traveling
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
131305 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:24 pm to
OK Karen
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
80603 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:24 pm to
Sure.

But it'll just piss the cop off and you' can forget getting off with a warning.

Also creates the opportunity for malicious compliance. "Ok, he's on his way ..." Then he gets there 60-90 minutes later.
Posted by Snipe
Member since Nov 2015
16563 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:25 pm to
quote:

As a sovereign citizen I do not have to talk to anyone while traveling




Correct, You have the right to remain silent.
Posted by ibldprplgld
Member since Feb 2008
27755 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:25 pm to
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Routine traffic stop - Do you have a right to speak with the officer's supervisor


I imagine you have the right to ask, but the officer doesn’t have to comply and it doesn’t absolve you from having to follow his/her orders.
Posted by SmackDaniels
Gulf Breeze, FL
Member since Mar 2007
15488 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:28 pm to
quote:

But it'll just piss the cop off and you' can forget getting off with a warning.



100%
Posted by SmackDaniels
Gulf Breeze, FL
Member since Mar 2007
15488 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:30 pm to
quote:

I imagine you have the right to ask, but the officer doesn’t have to comply and it doesn’t absolve you from having to follow his/her orders


all these videos of drivers gone wrong with a simple traffic stop always start with "I want to speak with your supervisor"

It seems to be up there with saying "Do you know who I am?"

Nothing good EVER happens after either one of those statements.
Posted by jcaz
Laffy
Member since Aug 2014
19256 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:33 pm to
I don’t believe they have to grant that request. Just have your ID, insurance, and registration ready. Roll windows down, turn engine off, and hands on the wheel.

If he wants to write a ticket, the only way out of it is being chill. Make his job easier.
Posted by SmackDaniels
Gulf Breeze, FL
Member since Mar 2007
15488 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:38 pm to
quote:

the only way out of it is being chill. Make his job easier.


It's amazing to how many people refuse to do this.


It's mostly women, regardless of race.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
80499 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:39 pm to
It could be part of their policy to comply with that.
Posted by TDsngumbo
Member since Oct 2011
50488 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:41 pm to
When I get pulled over, which is really rare, I typically choose to speak to and cooperate with the guy with the gun.

By using this strategy, I have yet to be shot by a police officer.
This post was edited on 4/22/26 at 12:42 pm
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
33397 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:41 pm to
I usually like to tell the cops I'm drunk...
This post was edited on 4/22/26 at 1:28 pm
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
96741 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:41 pm to
quote:

"I want to speak to a supervisor"



Words never spoken by one group.
Posted by roadkill
East Coast, FL
Member since Oct 2008
2115 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:42 pm to
quote:

Just have your ID, insurance, and registration ready. Roll windows down, turn engine off, and hands on the wheel.


and if it's dark, turn on the dome light so they can see inside.
Posted by TDsngumbo
Member since Oct 2011
50488 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:46 pm to
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and if it's dark, turn on the dome light so they can see inside.

Good tip. Last time I was pulled over was on NYE 2025, when a cop in Port Vincent clocked me going 52mph in what was apparently a 35mph zone (had no idea). I really think he was looking for whether or not I had been drinking, though, because he let me go with a warning.

My son was with me, so I decided to do just what the guy before you said - I turned off my engine, rolled my windows down, and had my hands on the wheel with the inside light on so he could see very clearly I wasn't a threat. I explained to my son before the cop walked up what I was doing and why, so he knows not to be afraid of cops and to respect what they do, while not giving one any reason to be afraid of you. I said "yes sir" and "no sir" was was cordial to him the entire time. I explained that my insurance card was on my phone and asked if he minded me reaching for it. I guess you could say it was my way of passing on my white privilege to him.
This post was edited on 4/22/26 at 12:49 pm
Posted by DustyDinkleman
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Member since Feb 2012
19958 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 12:52 pm to
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As a sovereign citizen


Is there an application process for this? What documentation (or lack thereof) do I need?
Posted by HeadSlash
TEAM LIVE BADASS - St. GEORGE
Member since Aug 2006
55863 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 1:14 pm to
quote:

As a sovereign citizen I do not have to talk to anyone while traveling


What seat are you in while traveling?
Posted by tigersownall
Thibodaux
Member since Sep 2011
16961 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 1:19 pm to
I mean if it’s an unlawful stop and they are asking for ID illegally why wouldn’t I want to ask for their boss?
Posted by Gee Grenouille
Member since Jul 2018
7973 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 1:20 pm to
Let's just assume we're all cops. If someone asks for your supervisor just call me, I will come pretend to be your supervisor.
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