The Traffic Stop

Most law-abiding citizens form their opinion of law enforcement based on police behavior during a traffic stop. This article presents an overview of police-motorist interaction and gives advice for both sides. The role of traffic safety education in reducing motorist anxiety is discussed, as is officer training in traffic stop protocol and communication.

• Availability:
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• Authors:
  • Calahan, Scott
  • Kersten, Kelly
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 5-6, 16
• Serial:
  • The Chronicle
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana
  • ISSN: 0164-1344

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Communication; Driver education; Law enforcement; Police motorist contacts; Traffic law enforcement; Traffic safety education
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; I73: Traffic Control; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01011062
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 19 2005 12:33PM