What should you do if a police officer signals you to pull over?

When signaled to pull over: signal your intent to pull over, slow down, and move to the right shoulder as soon as practical and safe. Stop the engine. Roll down the driver's window. Keep your hands visible on the steering wheel — typically at the 10-and-2 position — and do not reach for the glove compartment, console, or your pockets until the officer asks for documents. Follow the officer's instructions calmly. If the encounter feels wrong (officer not in uniform, unmarked vehicle in a remote area), you may activate your hazard lights, slow down, and proceed at a safe speed to a well-lit public area or police station before stopping — call 911 to confirm the stop is legitimate. Resistance or evasion converts a simple traffic stop into a serious crime.