ICE CAR STOP SAFETY GUIDE
⚡ ADRENALINE WARNING ⚡
A stop triggers an intense adrenaline rush. PLAN NOW. This physical response interferes with decision-making. Commit to the steps below to ensure your safety and protect your legal rights.
THE INITIAL SETUP: DE-ESCALATE
HANDS AT 10 & 2:
Place both hands on the wheel immediately. Provide a clear "visual of safety" as agents approach.
Place both hands on the wheel immediately. Provide a clear "visual of safety" as agents approach.
ENGINE OFF:
Shut the engine off. This signals that you do not intend to flee or move the vehicle.
Shut the engine off. This signals that you do not intend to flee or move the vehicle.
KEYS & ID ON DASH :
Place keys clearly on top of the dashboard with ID. This prevents the perception of reaching for gears or containers.
Place keys clearly on top of the dashboard with ID. This prevents the perception of reaching for gears or containers.
DEADLY WEAPON:
Remember that your vehicle can be construed as a deadly weapon and threat.
Remember that your vehicle can be construed as a deadly weapon and threat.
THE ENCOUNTER
- COMPLY with physical orders to exit or move. DO NOT RESIST. Resistance leads to violence and extra charges.
- OBSERVE Agency acronyms (ICE, FBI, DHS), patches, names, and badge numbers. Note the car color/type.
- RECORD the interaction if safe. Use your 1st Amendment right.
NO CONSENT
- PARTIAL WINDOW: Open only enough to speak. If ordered to unroll it, state you do not consent, then comply.
- SEARCH REFUSAL: Do not agree to a search of your car or person without a judicial warrant.
- DIGITAL PRIVACY: Disable biometric (Face/Finger) unlock before a stop. They need a warrant for your phone.
Use the script. Do not improvise.
"I DO NOT CONSENT TO THIS SEARCH." "AM I FREE TO GO?" / "AM I UNDER ARREST?" "I WISH TO REMAIN SILENT AND SPEAK TO A LAWYER."PROHIBITIONS: DO NOT CREATE NEW CHARGES
🚫 NEVER LIE TO A FEDERAL AGENT
🚫 NEVER SHOW FALSE DOCUMENTS
🚫 NEVER TOUCH A FEDERAL AGENT
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