Factsheet: Police and Your Rights on the Road
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This factsheet explains your basic rights and responsibilities if you are stopped by police while driving. It outlines when police can legally pull you over, what information you must provide, when they can search your car, and what happens during licence checks, safety inspections, and alcohol or drug testing. It also explains your rights around answering questions and recording interactions. This information is general in nature and is designed to help you understand the law in simple terms.