“It is a pleasure that the Department of Public Safety has updated the driver’s manual because this little piece of information is very, very important. That information can save many lives because you don’t know what you are going to get when the police walk to your car.”
Castilla teamed up with Minnesota DPS officials to announce the updates. Her recommendation was one of 28 announced by the task force on encounters with the deadly force involved with the police, according to DPS.
The new changes
While the driver’s manual previously included guidance for motorists detained by police, as of Monday, the changes cover new language that explains what drivers carrying and not doing should do during a traffic stop.
The new guidance for motorists carrying firearms includes keeping their hands on the wheel when the officer approaches, informing them that they have a firearm, and telling the officer the location of the firearms. Drivers must not reach inside the vehicle, exit the vehicle unexpectedly, or approach the officer.
The new updates also provide drivers with firearms information on what to expect from the police during a stop. In general, officers greet the driver, request their driver’s license and proof of insurance, and verify the validity of the driver’s license.
“That traffic safety is done in the interest of public safety. We see this as a guide to law enforcement for consistency across the state of Minnesota. We want everyone involved in a traffic stop to stay away from safe way”.
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