Trick question from the police

[resister]

So i'm coming home shortly after dark on my recumbent bicycle. A car behind me is going slow( thought little of it) I run a stop sign, it was safe enough.
Sure enough, blue lights. I pull over and he gives me a warning for no red light on rear. I have a 1300 lumen light up front that makes his personal flashlight jealous.

He was not a an a hole. He ID's me and ask if I have " any guns knives or drugs he needs to be concerned about " ? No "I, say". I had a legal folding knife in my saddle bag.
If I declared it, does he now have legal right to search? I answered truthfully according to his question, did not declare my legal knife because it was really nothing to concern him.

I was not afraid to be searched, but I don't give free passes. Did I handle it right? Should I declare a legal knife?

[waltky]

Not if it's legal.

[resister]

Not if it's legal.

That's what I thought.

[Peter1469]

I can't hurt.

[resister]

I can't hurt.

Yeah, but then he likely want's to hold it for his "safety" and likely search me for the same reason. AFAIK, you are not legally required to even speak to them at all.

[Casper]

So i'm coming home shortly after dark on my recumbent bicycle. A car behind me is going slow( thought little of it) I run a stop sign, it was safe enough.
Sure enough, blue lights. I pull over and he gives me a warning for no red light on rear. I have a 1300 lumen light up front that makes his personal flashlight jealous.

He was not a an a hole. He ID's me and ask if I have " any guns knives or drugs he needs to be concerned about " ? No "I, say". I had a legal folding knife in my saddle bag.
If I declared it, does he now have legal right to search? I answered truthfully according to his question, did not declare my legal knife because it was really nothing to concern him.

I was not afraid to be searched, but I don't give free passes. Did I handle it right? Should I declare a legal knife?

Yes, he did not ask you if they were legal, he asked if you had one, it is for their safety, often they will simply leave it where it is and others they will just take aside while they do their job and give it back once done. Not really a big deal.

[Casper]

Yeah, but then he likely want's to hold it for his "safety" and likely search me for the same reason. AFAIK, you are not legally required to even speak to them at all.

That is correct, you do not have to say a thing, but if you do you can and will be detained until they make sure of who you are. Being an ass is how you get dragged into jail instead of them checking you out and then letting you go on your merry way. Me thinks I would not take any advice you have to offer on anything, but that is only based in the "stuff" you post on this site.

[resister]

That is correct, you do not have to say a thing, but if you do you can and will be detained until they make sure of who you are. Being an ass is how you get dragged into jail instead of them checking you out and then letting you go on your merry way. Me thinks I would not take any advice you have to offer on anything, but that is only based in the "stuff" you post on this site.

Me thinks you don't read well.

[resister]

Yes, he did not ask you if they were legal, he asked if you had one, it is for their safety, often they will simply leave it where it is and others they will just take aside while they do their job and give it back once done. Not really a big deal.

What does a legal knife in my saddle bag have to do with his "safety"? Extend that logic.... where does it lead?

[Casper]

What does a legal knife in my saddle bag have to do with his "safety"? Extend that logic.... where does it lead?

You seem to need many things explained to you, that knives can be dangerous is one be one of those things.