Is this rude?

mtchndjnmtch

No. But it depends on where you are when this happens. Some country's, you don't ask questions, you just answer. Others,the officer will say, "good after noon and may I see your license and registration". Then he will tell you why he pulled you over.I don't think it is rude.Because ever time I'v been stopped, I ask why. But thats just me. Good day.

TXM

Nope, not at all

dreamer

if your not sure why he pulled you over than i think that its alrite to ask. i mean you do have right to know

bigern

Gotta find out one way or another, so i give a no on rudeness

EmV

i wouldn't say that first but not really

rachelle

I do not think it is rude if u seriously have no idea of the reason for being pulled over. i personally try to avoid cops as much as possible, so i rarely go more than 5 mph over the speed limit. U never know how a cop would react though!

Danielle P

no but they dont like it for some reason. freakin cops get pissed bout everything.

vintagelove

i dont think thats rude unless you say it with like an attitude

psdiver

That is not rude to say at all!! I think I'd fall over dead if a motorist was that courteous.

And don't any of you bashers out there hope I pull you over so you can try it!!!

Right Wing Extremist

i say you let him initiate the talking. dont say anything except for maybe the good afternoon

silentspeaker616

No, It's not rude. You are well within your right to know why you are being stopped. However it would not be wise to ask the officer a question he or she is about to tell you anyway.

Michelle M

No need to ask .. I'm sure the officer is going to tell you anyway.. I think it's best to not say anything.

knations79

No its not but usually you know why the cop pulled you over but if you dont thats usually the first thing a cop ask you is do you know why I pulled you over? But no its not rude and less you have an a**hole cop...

Rebekah

No, not rude. I've done this, and it was never interpreted as hostile by the officer. But I am not in the business of admitting guilt to any law officer. By asking this question in a friendly way, you are saying "I have done nothing wrong".

guy

idk my bff jill and no but dont say it again

I Love Howie Carr

It's not rude, but what's the point? He could lie, or tell you the truth, and it wouldn't change anything. You're still pulled over.

betotron don

sounds ok to me...

Whoa! Thats ME!!! (o.O)

Its not really rude, more like silly. Depending on the way you ask you could be really obvious (like he knows you were aware of what you were doing) or really dumb (you have no idea wtf is going on).

jeffrey f

depends how you say it...

Maria

On what planet would that be rude?

bite me

nnnnooooo....

lauren-ster

it's not really "rude" but it's a little too straight forward and since you're talking to a cop, you'd want to be as polite as possible. a response along the lines of "is there a problem, officer" would probably be more appropriate

the footscray strangler

no not at all

no you want to know why you got pulled over