Can I refuse to give my details to police England?
Can I refuse to give my details to police England? You DO NOT have to give your name and address unless the officer points out an offence he / she suspects you have committed. However, not providing your details may lead to you being detained for longer.
Can I film police UK?
The Metropolitan Police's own guidelines (adopted by all police forces in Britain) make clear that “members of the public and the media do not need a permit to film or photograph in public places and police have no power to stop them filming or photographing incidents or police personnel”.
Can police handcuff you without arresting UK?
In the UK, police officers have the power to use reasonable force to detain someone if they believe that person has committed a crime or is about to commit a crime. If they decide to use handcuffs, they are not required by law to explain their decision to the person being detained before putting on the handcuffs.
Why do cops flash their lights but not pull you over?
Usually when we do that we are trying to get your attention, so you pay attention to your driving; speed, lane usage, lack of attention, cell phone usage. Think of it as a warning. We may do this if your issue is not over the top, or perhaps we are on the way to another call and cannot stop you, but want to warn you.