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Catfish · 07-23-16, 11:56 AM

Well here in Germany things have changed a bit.

Some time ago, when you got stopped by the police, it was even expected for you to leave the car instantly, to show some cooperation. You did not need to raise your arms or do anything, just stand beside it and wait. At least in a normal sample control.
Leaving the car was expected to then show the police whether all the security gear was onboard, and that was usually stored in the rear bunk. So you had to get out to open it and show first aid kit, triangular safety reflector and, since a few years, an orange warning vest.

Nowadays it is expected you to remain in the car, open the window and only do what you are told. I guess the recent events have taken its toll. Still most of the people here have no guns, but a bit of pepper spray may also help in difficult situations, or an ordinary club.

07-23-16, 11:56 AM	#5
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,802 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Well here in Germany things have changed a bit. Some time ago, when you got stopped by the police, it was even expected for you to leave the car instantly, to show some cooperation. You did not need to raise your arms or do anything, just stand beside it and wait. At least in a normal sample control. Leaving the car was expected to then show the police whether all the security gear was onboard, and that was usually stored in the rear bunk. So you had to get out to open it and show first aid kit, triangular safety reflector and, since a few years, an orange warning vest. Nowadays it is expected you to remain in the car, open the window and only do what you are told. I guess the recent events have taken its toll. Still most of the people here have no guns, but a bit of pepper spray may also help in difficult situations, or an ordinary club. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.