What should you say to a police officer who pulls you over?

Nobody likes to get pulled over - but how you behave and what you say can make the whole ordeal a lot easier. 

Here’s the best pull-over protocol:

* First rule: don't argue. Officer Karen Rittorno says she gets this all the time. “Why are you stopping me? I didn’t do anything.” It’s the officer’s job to ask the questions, not yours.

* Keep it honest: Cops are trained to note the human characteristics of lying, including twitching and looking to the left. The truth can set you free. 

* That’s “Officer” to you: Do NOT use pejoratives like hun, honey, buddy or dude. 

* Be polite. The police don't like being talked over, either.

Cops know that people are nervous when they get pulled over - and they’re on edge too. Staying calm and these few basics will help to put both of you at ease. When those headlights go on, it's best to pull the car to the right, stay in the car, turn the interior lights on if it's dark and put your hands on the steering wheel. Don't make any quick movements, and don't turn to grab your purse or put your hands in your pocket or under your seat to retrieve your license -- until the officer instructs you to. Then, do it slowly. Don't move to open the glove box either, until directed. And do that slowly, too. Let the police shine a light inside the box before you reach in. Many criminals hide guns in glove boxes. If you help to reduce the fear and keep it friendly, you’re much more likely to get off with a warning.