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Originally Posted by Platapus
You sure don't want to do that in the US. 
[...] I guess it boils down to two concepts that the officers told me
1. The officer is in control of the stop
2. Follow the officer's instructions as they are given to you. |
Following instructions is ok, but leaving the car in full sight of the police seemed to be a much better concept back then.
Sitting in the car with the view blocked from the police by the seat and so, and fumbling in the tight jeans after the wallet, or placing something on the dashboard will get you some critical comment from german police officers for sure.
Not in the US, obviously, and good to know..