A police officer does not have to be in uniform but they must show you their warrant (ID) card. They can search you, anything you are carrying and a vehicle.
The police and DVSA have the power to carry out spot checks on your vehicle and issue prohibitions if necessary. A prohibition prevents you from driving until you get a problem with your vehicle fixed. Police and DVSA officers can also issue fixed penalties if you commit an offence.
'Reasonable grounds' is what an ordinary person would think was fair if they had all the information the police officer has. You can't be stopped for no reason. Nor can they stop you because of your physical appearance, or the fact that you belong to a particular category of people, or have a criminal record.
Most of the time, you have the legal right to refuse to answer and just walk away. Usually, under 'stop and account', the police officer or PCSO doesn't have the power to force you to stay. You can't be searched or arrested just because you refuse to answer their questions.
After coming to a stop in your safe place, you need to stay inside your vehicle. The police officer will approach you, so there's no need to get out. They'll need to talk to you, so you might want to roll your window down in preparation. If it's dark, turn on your interior light so that your face is visible.
If asked to do so, you must give your name, address, date and place of birth and nationality to the officer. You may also be asked for an explanation of your behaviour. If you give false information or refuse to answer, you are committing an offence for which you could be arrested and charged.
Freedom to photograph and film
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.
The police may knock and announce their presence at your door but, unless they have a warrant, you are not required to open the door, to answer any questions, or to cooperate with the police in any fashion.
There is no specific offence of swearing at a police officer, and in fact it is not a specific crime of swearing in public, only of causing “harassment alarm or distress” under the Act mentioned above. This requires some evidence of an individual being, or being likely to be, offended by the language used.
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.
A police officer does not have to be in uniform but they must show you their warrant (ID) card. They can search you, anything you are carrying and a vehicle.
Only if you gave them permission or they have warrant, If you gave them permission to search your car then they can search the locked glove box. Never Ever give the police permission to search anything ever . Under what circumstances can the police search pockets, shoes, etc., without a warrant?
The police (or other authorities) will generally need a warrant to search your device without your consent (except in certain exceptional circumstances). If police unlawfully search your mobile phone, any evidence recovered can potentially be suppressed, meaning it cannot be used as part of any prosecution against you.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency keep records about everyone with a UK driving licence, and about all of the vehicles on the road too. The police have access to information on the DVLA database so that they are aware how many points you have on your licence and whether your car is insured.
Can you refuse to be strip-searched? If the police have lawful grounds for the search, you do not have the right to refuse. If you try to refuse a lawful strip search, officers can use force where necessary to carry out the search.
The code is used to access the DVLA database to check driving licence information, and it allows you to share your licence information with employers or car hire companies. Your driving record is held on the DVLA's database, which includes things like penalty points and the types of vehicles you're permitted to drive.
Currently the law allows the police to use reasonable force when necessary in order to carry out their role of law enforcement.
They don't have badge numbers like American cops because they don't carry badges. Uniformed offi ers all have their number on the shoulders of their uniforms, and they carry warrant cards which further identify them if required; but there is no specific law requiring them to identify themselves.
Generally, the standard time the police can hold you for is 24 hours until they will need to charge you with a criminal offence or release you. In exceptional circumstances, they can apply to hold you for longer, up to 36 or 96 hours. This is usually if you are suspected of more serious crimes such a murder.
To Disrupt a Driver's Concentration
Regardless, when a police officer is approaching a car to make a stop, they want to avoid the possibility that the driver will try to speed away or attempt to hide evidence. One way to help prevent this is to touch the taillight of the car before approaching the window.
The police can also enter your home without a warrant or permission if they are in “hot pursuit” of someone whom they have the authority to arrest. For example, they would be in hot pursuit if they were chasing someone from the scene of a crime and they saw that person enter your home.
Bailiffs are not allowed to push past an individual to gain entry or jam their foot into a door to prevent it being shut. You can report the offence to the police. If the police say it is a civil matter, then you can bring an action against the bailiff and the police force for breach of statutory duty.
Your rights when being questioned
“You do not have to say anything. But, it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.”
You have the constitutional right to remain silent. In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail. You cannot be punished for refusing to answer a question.
There is no law preventing people from taking photographs in public. This includes taking photos of other people's children. If you are taking photographs from private land, you need to have the land owner's permission.