5 Unwritten Rules- Dealing with a Police Traffic Stop- Attention New Drivers! Untold Stories | 105 |

Ex Jewel Thief Larry Lawton explains five unwritten rules of a Police Traffic Stop. New drivers, those with a driver's permit or learner's permit pay attention. Larry's suggestions on what to do and what not to while driving may come in handy in an actual police traffic stop - even for potential DUI.
Larry's advice on dealing with police is just advice - do what you think is right but consider larry's words carefully. Check out all of the other "Untold Stories" on our Playlists.
Ex Jewel Thief Larry Lawton spent 11 years in prison and now helps people make better decisions and fights for prison reform. #Lawton #Prison #Mob
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I do not condone any of the negative behavior described. I have learned from the mistakes I have made and do not wish for anyone to recreate or attempt any of the events described.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

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[@anondimwit]

“Fireworks” you cant fool me

[@sandysathya4996]

🩸HELLO LARRY IM FROM INDIA THERES MORE BRUTAL INCIDENT HAPPEND AT INDIA OF STATE TAMILNADU CITY SATHANGULAM WHERE THE COPS TOOK TWO SHOPKEEPERS AND PUNCHED AND BET THEM TO DEATH THEY JUST BEAT THEM WHERE THIER COMPLETE GENETALS WERE DESTROYED THEY BLEEDED OUT AND THEY DIED BUT POLICE SAID THEY DIED INSIDE LOCKUP AND THEY DENY THAT THEY DID NOTHING TO THEM NOW COMPLETE COUNTRY IS FIGHTING AGAINST THE COPS HERE I THINK U CAN SEE WHATS HAPPENING HERE AND HELP IN SOME WAY OR THE OTHER🩸THOSE TWO ARE FATHER AND A SON

[@larryholmes2064]

From one Larry to another, I love you . You dropped alot of valuable insight. But, we don't need camera/mail-in/automated ticketing systems. That's makin' it too easy. Yeah, I made it look easy, because I always got that jab workin'. But, trust, that I put in alot of hard work, to make it look easy, not to lay the foundation for robot fighters. We don't need an electronic solution, we need to tighten up, and, of course, get that jab workin'. Big respect to you, brother Larry.

[@dangelopitcher5407]

How can we join your GTA 5 online crew

[@SuckerFreeGear]

@@sandysathya4996 Sorry to hear about what is going on in your country but unfortunately your country has a centuries old caste systems and till they modernize their government and go with a system like the US government with a clear bill of rights things like this will keep happening in your country. Larry is only focused on the US till I am sure he can and will help other countries but until then it is up to the people of your country to stand up to your old systems in India.

[@markemanuele1929]

Larry, about 35 years ago, I was coming home from a friends house at about 3am. I had a terrible stomach ache, and I wanted to get home befire my intestines exploded. I was about 4 blocks from my house and I came up to a stop sign where there was absolutely no traffic on the cross road. I slowed down and looked both ways to make sure there was nobody coming and slowed down to almost being stopped and then proceeded. About a half a block later an unmarked car parked on the side of the road lit me up and pulled me over. I explained my situation and asked the officer to follow me home and I had a bathroom right inside my front door. I even told hime to come in the house and I would leave the bathroom door so he could watch me (for his safety) and give me the ticket after I had done my business. He refused and made me wait (and took his sweet old time), and the enevitible happened. He then accused me of doing it on purpose. I decided to fight this in court. When the judge called the case, I asked to approach the bench and asked the judge to hear this in chambers because of the circumstances, and he agreed. We went into chambers, and I explained the situation to the judge. He asked the officer if all that was true and the officer said it was. The judge chastised the officer and dismissed the charges. The officer was not very happy about it. About two years later, I was listening to the police dispatch channel (at the time I was a volunteer with the Office of Emergency Management) and I heard this officer's distinctive voice. He was at the local diner and was talking to one of the waitresses and didn't know his microphone was on. He was trying to impress her by telling her that he could run the town and the department much better than the mayor and the chief. He also said that the chief only had his job because he (I'll try to say it nice here) serviced the mayor's male genitalia. This went on for about 15 minutes right over the town's police duspatch channel until the chief came into the diner and said "So, I only have my job because I s$%k the mayor's #@ck?" That's when the radio went dead. Needless to say, he is no longer on the job. I love it when what goes around comes around. 😌

[@chipskylark8869]

Cop: "excuse me sir did you know your taillight is out?" "Well actually, I drive from inside the car so no."

[@obombaclot8086]

Not if your in 3rd person mode

[@yeeet5795]

weapon master dead 💀

[@VisibilityFoggy]

It's funny, I had a 1997 Saab that told me when a headlight or brake light was out right on the display screen. I've had three or four cars since that one and none of them had that feature. The conspiracy side of me wonders if police unions have a hand in preventing that feature from being included in more cars.

[@StarboyXL9]

@@obombaclot8086 Imagine not playing life in 3rd person mode lol

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

@@VisibilityFoggy Mercedes trucks tell you that too. Also as some previous guy said you can check the lights and they can burn out on the road, where most of the lights do. I was driving and I hit a pothole kinda hard in the truck and it shoot it soo badly the light went out.

[@kbowers8111]

My dad told me when I was 16. "Just remember. Even if you can out run a cop car you'll never beat the radio." Just my 2 cents...

[@joshlink2129]

You can actually....

[@joshlink2129]

@@douglasward718 help yeah, me too.

[@ollie7070]

Your all nerds for running for the cops, your tags were expired you had weed in the car "I had to run its a 30 dollar fine!"

[@mikeymadnez]

Not true at all

[@golcy2042]

Popular saying but also extremely false. Unless you assaulted a cop, committed a heist, or obviously murdered someone or something it’s not that hard to get away from the police. Unless of course they happen to have a helicopter readily available 😂

[@khalaq2]

"Support the good cops, report the bad cops." The importance of this cannot be overstated. Good cops are good for the community, good for the police department, and good for society's peace of mind. They deserve our support, and we need more of them. Bad cops are bad news for everyone.

[@Cuban-Jo]

Police departments promote the bad cops and fire the good ones

[@khalaq2]

@@Cuban-Jo That is an opinion stated as fact. You are, of course, entitled to your opinion.

[@eyeswideopen8348]

Yes send a letter to the Commander telling them about a good officer always.....

[@eyeswideopen8348]

If a person is professional, knowledgeable, and helpful I am going to send a letter, email whether it be about a, electrician,teacher, roofer, plumber or Cop .

[@misterclownface]

Most of the "good cops" are not that good. They turn their heads away from the corruption and other bshit. A lot of cops are just professional bullies.

[@JulianHedonist]

One good tip you didn't mention is to turn on your interior lights, at night, to show the cop that you're not hiding anything and give them visibility on your hands.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

great idea! thanks

[@tigermanmccool4037]

I did that when I got stopped

[@konastuff603]

I do that too. Also when I got pulled over when my car had an actual key, I'd throw the keys on the dash above the steering wheel so the cop would see the keys and see that I'm not planning on running.

[@jefftreseder4358]

And if you have tinted windows, put ALL of them down so the cop can see inside better also.

[@NovaNinja_]

I was just gonna say this. I've heard too many stories of cops pulling out their guns because they thought someone was armed... Just turn on your lights and put your hands on the wheel so they can see you're unarmed. They're gonna grab their flashlight anyway and look around the car, backseat, whatever, so might as well just turn em on

[@brandengomez1812]

He’s really generous to read so much of of his books content for free in his KZbin videos, most people wouldn’t so they encourage book sales but I’ll go ahead and buy one anyway.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

my pleasure branden, happy to share. if you put a request in the comments on the order form I'll sign it for you!

[@anakinskywalker5658]

I bought one as well.

[@bottledwaffle9429]

Now I want one

[@joshuayettou3552]

I'll be buying one soon as well. Gotta wait to get paid, pay bills, count money and hope I have enough. Such is life! Love your stuff Larry!

[@kitsnap1228]

​ @Larry Lawton Yes please, continue to spread your philosophical ideas and practical knowledge. You are a metaphorical gold mine of info as a human ^^ Difference between humans and animals? It's CULTURE. Culture is literally the act of listening the older and wiser people of the group to learn thru them without having to do the same mistakes they did and be a better person by transmitting this knowledge and educating the youngster as your turn come.

[@facepalmdaily4404]

Soon as you said license plate light, man a bunch of memories flooded back. When I was growing up the cops who patrolled my neighborhood were incredibly racist. They hated my guts, being the only one of my skin color in the hood. I can't even count how many times I got pulled over for a "license plate light". Unfortunately these were the days before cell phones had video and internet. My favorite one of all of them was when he pulled me over in the middle of the day. It went EXACTLY like this, and believe me, I know it sounds ludicrous: "I stopped you because your rolled through that stop sign" "That's a traffic light, sir, and it was green" "Oh......... you weren't wearing your seatbelt." "Sir, I'm still currently wearing it." "Well, your registration is expired" "Sir, that says August of this year. It's June." "My mistake. Your windshield is dirty so I couldn't read it well. But you also have a license plate light out." "Officer. It's broad daylight." "I smell marijuana. Step out of the vehicle." At this point I'd get slammed, and I mean SLAMMED to the hood of my car. Searched, cuffed and thrown in the back of the patrol car while they tossed my vehicle. They'd pull me over and search me every single week, never once finding anything, until finally I got the right internal affairs investigator to take my complaints seriously. One of the cops went to jail on assault and corruption charges, I also sued him in civil court and won....the other officer was fired from the force. The moral of that story: Always fight the cops in the courtroom, never on the street.

[@eyeborg3148]

“It went EXACTLY like this, and believe me, I know it sounds ludicrous” Not saying you’re lying... but 95% of the time when people begin their story like that they’re lying.

[@ollie7070]

@@eyeborg3148 you think he's gonna write 10 paragraphs if he was lying? But I agree don't say that it makes u sus lol

[@bethewalt7385]

What a story!!! I'm so sorry you went through this

[@eyeborg3148]

@@ollie7070 happens all the time. here's a whole playlist of people lying about police encounters - kzbin.info/aero/PLK9ZPdR22-OHlVTXVkOMFaRvYi8h_sygZ I'm not stupid enough to think that police misconduct doesn't occur but I'm also not stupid enough to automatically believe what some random person said online about a police interaction.

[@facepalmdaily4404]

​@@eyeborg3148 Is this the part where you expect me to offer up proof? You want the court documents? The settlement paperwork? Should I bring in eye witnesses? LOL. Believe it or don't. This isn't a courtroom..... it's the internet. I owe you nothing, nor do I need your approval or belief. I shared my experience. I didn't ask for anything, didn't push a cause or agenda. I'm not on the news seeking 15 minutes of fame, and I'm not begging for approval from anyone. None of that. I just shared an experience and some valid advice at the very end. If you don't believe it, then click thumbs down and move on. Not that complicated.

[@turboredcart]

I broke one of those rules. I stepped out of my car when pulled over, with a bloody rag on my hand. I sliced my finger and cut it badly. It startled the cop, when I explained I needed a DR, he escorted me to the ER. This could have ended very differently. I thank the almighty God that cooler heads prevailed that night.

[@chandlermiller3944]

What sets Larry apart from other storytellers and advice channels on KZbin is that he doesn't do clever editing to be more interesting. He does long takes with minimal editing and just tells a good story and gives really good practical advice. Keep up the great work!

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Thank you. That means a lot. I really don’t have to do much.

[@alexcharming]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief The method you're using adds so much weight to your credibility. There isn't even a hint of dishonesty in your videos. I imagine though, that as you gain more subscribers/followers and online income, you'll add a few more bells and whistles when it comes to the technology that you're using. You've really invested in yourself post your criminal career and that in and of itself is inspiring. I hope you succeed in your mission sir.

[@michaelwhite9071]

Great work Larry

[@jovalleau]

If this is your "not much," Larry, then keep up the good work! XD

[@BM-fs6ho]

Agreed

[@frznfido]

"A police officer is the one person that can take your liberty away, or take your life, under the colour of law" Powerful quote, good sir.

[@TheDreadedJuggernaut]

Also military personnel. You encounter them less in first world countries but others are not so fortunate. Blows my mind that we've used drones to blow up schools in other countries.

[@peterevans2854]

Me Humans are pretty garbage.

[@grahamcox662]

Some of the wisdom written on toilet walls is amazing.

[@grahamcox662]

@@peterevans2854 Most really garbage humans are found in jails.

[@jbzeigler]

Great quote!

[@heimbatman4516]

I went on a ride-along in 1996 in Oakland, CA, on the night shift, when I was considering a law enforcement career. After being introduced on how to defend myself with the shotgun if the need arose, the night was essentially screaming from call to call, all of which were domestic disturbances, until about 2 or 3 AM; then it was sweeping through the poorer areas and pulling over every car - "license plate light out". I'm sitting there on the other side of the car, watching the cop search for drugs and guns on every stop, thinking...my license plate light doesn't work either, but I've never been pulled over for it. Most folks we stopped had a suspended license, so they couldn't drive the car away. Three hours later, driving through the same area, all these folks were walking home. We made one arrest, for threatening his wife with bodily harm (terrorist threat) during a disturbance call; the fellow certainly didn't understand the charge, and wasn't happy - but didn't really do anything that I could see which justified the the 6-8 cops gathering around, billy clubs out, "in case of a fight" during the transfer to the paddy wagon. This being 1996, I got out of the car to show them I was present, since...who knows what they were planning...I can't think it would have been a fight, since , to me, a fight is two dudes on basically equal terms, not one handcuffed black guy and 8 white cops with billy clubs. That's a state-subsidized, legal (assuming creative report writing) beating. That night pretty much ended my career plans. Not because there shouldn't be cops, I just came to a realization that I wouldn't be onboard with any of the current strategies employed; I just couldn't see myself being happy in that career. There was a general attitude among all the officers were they only dealt with "stupid people". Granted, the night shift does tend to bring out the drunks and other general maleficence, but there's plenty of people who work nights and evenings and have to drive home in those areas as well; the jobs in those areas really don't pay enough to cover an accident, a bunch of parking tickets, and especially not a DUI, hence the rash of suspended licenses. Oakland PD did this type of policing for years; the drugs are still there, and there's more guns today than ever. If de-funding police means employing alternative policing methods, like Richmond PD did (employing former drug addicts to work with current drug addicts), I'm all for it.

[@howardminkler484]

I wish I recorded when i got pulled over a few weeks ago, my windows don't roll down so I talked to them threw my sunroof (all the way open) they were trying to pry my door open and intimidated me to open my door. I was on a dark road in Texas past mid night they pulled me over for driving in the fast lane, a sign stated it was for passing only but there was a bunch of semis on the road with bright lights. I'm a Combat Vet with PTSD I was scared they were going to shoot me the way they handled that. Smh I was nicer to the Afghanis than the police are to our own citizens. It disgusts me smh

[@James-712]

Hey Larry have you thought about making a discord, it would be a cool way for us fans to interact with you.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

yes - we are working on something

[@James-712]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief Got it Larry, nice video

[@jonmarinello1300]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief ARRY U COULD MAKE A COOKING BOOK SOIUND KL. GOD BLESS U

[@mingfanzhang4600]

JamesyBoi712 XD

[@dafunk420]

would love a discord

[@iphonexsyoutuber6386]

There is another way for iPhone users: look up “ hey Siri I’m being pulled over “ follow the easy steps and bam . Next time u get pulled over you will be ready and will be recorded and sent to your contacts

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

I have to check that out. I didn't know that. thanks

[@iphonexsyoutuber6386]

Larry Lawton 👌 I’m just glad I can help out my fellow humans

[@mingfanzhang4600]

Iphonexs KZbinr XD

[@jjenkins776]

www.androidcentral.com/how-get-google-assistant-watch-your-back-if-you-get-pulled-over This is how to set it up for Android users as well

[@DougVandegrift]

My Siri just responded with "I don't know what that means...."

[@jacob_90s]

Couple of other tips (which did helped me when I was pulled over). 1. Make sure to turn off the engine before the cop gets to your door (already pretty well known but just thought that I'd reiterate it). 2. If it's at night, turn on your cabin lights (somewhat dependent on whether or not you have anything questionable in your car), this will help put them at ease if they can see who all is in your car. 3. Keep multiple copies of your insurance/registration. I usually keep a copy in the glovebox, center console, and most importantly wallet. The multiple copies are just so hopefully you'll always have an up to date version, but having a copy in your wallet will help keep the officer at ease since there's less of a chance you'll pull out a gun all of a sudden. 4. This last one is up to you since as Larry said if the cop sees you moving around in your car it may make him suspicious, but I usually pull out my wallet, put it in my lap, and return my hands to the steering wheel before the cop gets to my window. Again up to you, but like the other tips, it helps me keep my hands in sight at all times. 5. And lastly just to reiterate what Larry said, remain civil. A traffic stop is not the place to get into a heated argument. Pick your fights wisely.

[@luckycat8951]

I had my first stop in four years of driving just a few weeks ago. It was basic speeding and both me and the officer were very respectful to one another. He was enforcing the speed limit near a neighborhood on a back road and I wasn't paying as much attention as I should have. In the end, just be respectful, be polite, it usually saves everyone a lot of trouble.

[@seantaylor163]

Hey Larry, I spent a few months in Juvie, and despite being one of the younger people in there it was the worst experience of my Life, During my first few months It didn't sink in that I was in prison, and I rarely behaved, leading to beatings from the guards that lasted my whole sentence, While in there I started doing heavier drugs than I did prior to it, which almost ruined my life, as I constantly thought about ending it, I realise that I was somewhat lucky now that I watch your videos, and I've been trying to do better, It isn't easy, but your videos, rehab, and the members of my family who love me are helping tons.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

wow sean I'm sorry you've had that experience. Do your best to make good choices. I know it's hard but you hear how bad things could get plus you've already seen it. I wish you the best. You can do this! Think of me when you are in a challenging situation and make the right choice. and lean on your rehab and family - they are so important. good luck - check back in and let me know how you are doing!

[@StarboyXL9]

Glad to hear you're trying to turn your life around Sean. I wish you the best.

[@jacobcreed3523]

I believe in you man, you got this!

[@TheMom2braydon]

Hey Sean, how is life today? Hope you are well!!

[@BenMalleck]

I respect your insight so much Larry. You inspire me to be a better person

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

thanks ben - nice the hear that. you do the right thing and let people around you learn by watching you. I'll inspire you and you inspire others!

[@CycolacFan]

Chris Rock covers this very well in his 'how not to get your ass kicked by the police.' It should be on every high school curriculum.

[@muttkat1]

Love that video.

[@bargie38]

Step #4, Shut The F$&# Up. 🤣

[@CycolacFan]

If the police got to chase ya they’re bringing a ass kicking with ‘em.

[@joe18425]

Great video

[@iverstim]

Seriously it would save lives. A lot of these police shootings could of been avoided if simple rules followed

[@sealteamryx6758]

Love it when the cops ask you "why are you so nervous?" When they pull you over lol it's my favorite thing ever 🙄

[@elliesanders885]

My stance on traffic stops or encounters with police. Do what they say. If a cop tells me to run down the street covered in jello I’ll do it... I’ll then sue them

[@thiccchungo1041]

Exactly, just because you think you’re tough and shit doesn’t need mean anything, the cops don’t give a damn

[@evanswain1340]

Fax

[@eyeborg3148]

Be polite but don't tell cops anything you don't have to. Comply with instructions, even if you think they are violating your rights, as arguing and resisting will only make the situation worse. If they did something wrong, sort it out in court, the side of the road is not the place to argue about that.

[@ayylmao8375]

I’d rather die than let them humiliate me and stomp on my rights

[@35t10b]

@@ayylmao8375 I agree. Let no uniformed employee treat you poorly. Without pride you have nothing

[@detliking9847]

Hey Larry! Just stopping by to say thank you for your efforts in keeping kids out of jail. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

hey - thanks for the visit. Im hoping I m helping some people mke better choices.

[@neychot1052]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief ayyy, love to see it

[@bonthr337]

I honestly think Larry has the best and most kind fans on KZbin

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Can tell that was a scary moment for you. Been pulled over 15 times since I served by time in federal prison and each time that heart races a million miles a hour, even with nothing on me and I havent done anything. ( No tickets were issued, just random stops for whatever reason they chose.) Really good advice and should be taken for safety and less problems. Really cool you offering to help others. You got a lot of calls from it? I really agree about cops being used to help the community. Good way to put it. Never run or try to out run. Always an interesting watch. Great video

[@salvadoralvarez1467]

I found larry through my recommended page and I'm so glad that I did.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

sweet - welcome. check out my gangster redemption playlist. its my story

[@allenmitchell09]

Yeah seriously. This man has the experiences coupled with the gift of story telling. And... he never forgets!

[@redshead2369]

What was your first video you watched of his

[@salvadoralvarez1467]

@@redshead2369 it was the untold rules of prison i think

[@richardmarkinco1475]

Have you ever looked at a building and seen vulnerable points that could be exploited and go talk to the owner to tell them how to fix them?

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

of course not - I just make notes. only kidding. I generally don't say anything unless I'm asked. I've been hired to help people enhance their security, thanks for being here!

[@epicspaceship2161]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief Larry, man. I died at that first part. 🤣🤣🤣

[@18aplateindoors]

Richard looks like hes a cop

[@epicidex1006]

@@18aplateindoors 👀

[@18aplateindoors]

Epicidex u see that thumbnail too lol if u know you know

[@jfirebaugh]

"You (or your car) match the description of....." is one of the reasons why I recommend everyone get a dash cam. Really hard to argue with a video camera.

[@Lostinstarsss]

When I was 16 years old, I was being harassed by a cop that would constantly pull me over. I didn't know I could report him and most of all anyone would listen to me. I wish I had seen this when I was that age! A few years later this same cop that harassed me was fired. Guess karma took care of him in this case.

[@Bless-the-Name]

I pulled a cop over to tell him his tail light was out. He thanked me.

[@justinmielsch5936]

Lies!!!

[@christineleatherwood7987]

That is interesting because i told a cop when she pulled onto the road that her headlights were not on and she threatened to arrest me... which i just did not want her to get hit or hit anyone else. She detained me for a bit and asked me why i was so nervous if i had nothing to hide. She let me go but followed me when i got in my car.

[@goldenpun5592]

Lol! Hank hill over here.

[@theangriestcatintheworld]

@@christineleatherwood7987 Well, yeah, but you're not Superman then, are you? >

[@residentevil4freek]

@@goldenpun5592 You're damn right

[@recruit_life0715]

Wish this came out 6months ago, fighting a felony for being Honest, could have not said a word and been just fine.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

so sorry to hear. be sure you have a good lawyer on your side. must be hard to have that hanging over you. focus on the moment and put it out of your head. deal with it when you have to. good luck with it all.

[@recruit_life0715]

@@LarryLawtonJewelThief Thank you since I have found your channel I have been able to better prepare myself for whats in store for me in the future. Thanks again for all your great advice.

[@jupitercyclops6521]

Recruit_Life07 Good advice Lary gave on a good attorney. I recommend you find a " hungry one " too. Talk to 2 or 3 before u hire one. Get a feel how much time they'll dedicate. Hire an attorney, but look up every thing u can about ur charge in ur state and how to beat that charge. Oh! I got a good attorney, but I talked him down a lot on his price, I wished I hadnt. Pay the mofo. Just my opinions. Good luck

[@Shawn-tp9bu]

@yossarian Even on traffic stops?

[@randomcoyote8807]

When a cop pulls you over and runs your plates, he knows whether or not you're on record as having a concealed-carry permit. So when a cop approached my car, I made sure to greet him and say, "I have a permit for concealed carry" (making sure that the first word is 'permit' before saying anything else about a weapon). Great advice, Larry. Thanks for your work here.

[@roblogified]

It annoys me that Larry only gets about 1% of his subscriber count in thumbs up on his videos. He deserves way more than that.

[@pey-yote]

I just crushed my foot so bad at work I can’t even step on the gas pedal let alone pass one of those tests 😂

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

- sorry to hear that. hope you are going to get some paid time off to recoup. consider a lawyer to ensure your getting fair compensation if it was work related and they were at fault. feel better!

[@martynaskerdokas8438]

Just walk it off... *Ba dum tss* Ok i'll see myself out...

[@cannyreid4304]

Martynas Kerdokas good

[@aaronjenkinson]

"I couldn't do that sober." Never say that during a traffic stop. "I couldn't do that on a good day."

[@stratdx]

Man, I love this guy. I could listen to his stories all day. He’s doing a lot of good work these days. Right on, Lar!

[@ZZZZ-mkv]

Larry, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights. You are a great voice for reason and compassion in a world that needs a whole lot of both. Please continue the good fight!

[@grantzastrow8620]

I'm a fairly new driver so this info is much appreciated. I'll keep it in mind while driving

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

you're welcome! keep it all in mind. research your local rules - knowledge is power and so is being prepared. be safe!

[@Kulintronica]

Learned some new things on this one. I really appreciate your emphasis on the value of community policing over a police state

[@andrewmcinnis5942]

I swear, Larry could tell me any story for however long and I’d never be bored

[@danbardos3498]

One thing I will add as a long time overnight delivery driver who has had many run ins with the police; at night, if you're pulled over, turn on the cab light. That shows them you have nothing to hide. By the time they came up to me, I had the light on, window down, hands at ten and two with my license and registration in hand. Most cops are pretty cool if you're willing to help put them at ease. Also, I've had police roll up on me during a delivery and all you gotta do in don't panic, don't move and show your hands. I've gotten pulled so many times lol I got to know some of them and they've cut me breaks because they knew me. I even walked in on a break in once and I knew the guys who answered the call. That's the way it should be. Get to know who's policing you. Especially your Sherrifs. They need your vote.

[@dogwithabeard2612]

Hey Larry! Hearing your stories really helps me feel better about all the stuff going on in the news, I’m happy that you’re here to make videos. Keep up the good work!

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

thank you - so glad you are enjooying it all. news does suck but its important to be informed

[@SERVER1992]

Thank you for building such a great community around your channel!

[@kellidemonte2923]

Randomly came across one video. Now I can’t get enough. @LarryLawton you have opened my eyes, a look at a different perspective. Thank you for making these videos. I love them and are very informative

[@DiamondLotus210]

I really appreciate this, Larry. I’ve got my Learner’s permit but I can’t get my license for a couple more months. Extremely valuable information for someone like me.

[@garlicbread685]

I’m going to be taking my drivers test not too far into the future, just need a few more hours of night time driving. This’ll be useful, thanks!

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

cool. be sure to research the rules in you area. knowledge is power. good luck on your driving. remember it's not GTA!

[@tonyferriera2851]

Much respect to you Mr Lawton, you could've gone down the "regular path" of a released convict (falling back into the old life for whatever reason), yet here you are helping and educating people who you don't know, for the sake of improving the system for everyone involved. May the world be fortunate enough to see more of your ilk

[@chrislareau8110]

Great video Larry! Thank you so much.

[@shaqueeshameeshachaneeshal4339]

I never understood how I can get pulled over for texting and driving by the guy with a whole ass laptop in his passenger seat

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Isn’t that the truth. And they use them on the road.

[@walf6470]

Texting and driving is still bad though. But I understand

[@shaqueeshameeshachaneeshal4339]

@@walf6470 I get that and I don't text while driving, just find it ironic

[@richard94511]

Laptops are illegal as well for California...Calif. Vehicle Code 23123.5 for details.

[@RealChadShofield]

Most departments have a policy against using your computer while driving. But its not like someone watches every piece of possible footage that could show it, so i definitely see your point.

[@sawyerjohns8689]

I just got my permit drove on the highway for the first time yesterday going on a road trip today Holly crap I'm going to follow this like religion

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

congratulations! it's the beginning of a whole new life. enjoy exploring the world and yeah be careful. make good choices!

[@KingoftheApes]

Man, it's always great watching your videos, man. Feels like I'm having an old friend telling me a story from the other seat. Keep up the good work, man.

[@XseesU]

Thank you for sharing valuable information, it is very much appreciated.

[@Me-wk3ix]

If you have an I-phone, you can say "Siri, I'm being pulled over", and it will dim the phone and record everything that's happening, video and audio. It will also contact someone of your choosing.

[@jjenkins776]

Yes, you can also do this with google home for android users. This is how you can set it up. Just google it and you can get the instructions. www.androidcentral.com/how-get-google-assistant-watch-your-back-if-you-get-pulled-over

[@Me-wk3ix]

@@jjenkins776 I didn't know about that, thank you!

[@asapwolf_]

Just tried it and it didn’t work

[@Me-wk3ix]

@@asapwolf_ I set it up with no problems, but I haven't actually tested it out yet.

[@Cubbie410]

That doesn’t work with iPhones

[@jo-wt6ye]

I love the stories and the way he tells them

[@chipskylark8869]

"And I'll never forget" ... I listened to the whole gangster redemption in one day. I owe him will buy his book or maybe his next one when I'm not in the red....

[@matthewkaczor8727]

Awesome video Larry. Keep up the great work g.

[@andrewmanley9579]

Great and most important video Larry. Thanks.

[@dylanpodunavac2842]

Hey Larry. I was wondering when you will be making another CONFESSIONS. I love that series and recently put in a story. Thanks for the content.

[@caleab3280]

7:24 stay calm 8:54 record the situation 10:36 Don’t snitch on yourself/Don’t do the tests 16:22 Stay on the high ground 16:43 Make a complaint/Email Larry for help

[@taylorsachs5779]

Thanks for all the good vibes and wishes man.

[@SoggyShmuffin]

I just discovered this channel last night and I feel like a better person for it 😆 Keep up the good work brother

[@ARedMotorcycle]

"Say the alphabet backwards." "I'll do it better, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto." "Pluto's not a planet." "It's a dwarf planet." "Still not a planet." "Still a dwarf planet." "Please step out of the car."

[@frznfido]

This is when you get pulled over by Neil Degrasse Tyson.

[@natew4724]

"say the alphabet backwards" "tebahpla eht" Or "the alphabet backwards"

[@johnfoerster4503]

Sir, step out of the vehicle, you forgot Ceres, the dwarf planet, between Mars and Jupiter.

[@user-xl8jm3zy1f]

the real problem is that if you accept pluto as a planet we would have to add way more planets

[@TheDreadedJuggernaut]

@@user-xl8jm3zy1fJupiter, Saturn, and Neptune all have moons larger then Pluto too. Honestly I think we need better terms for what a planet vs moon vs asteroid are, because it's just too difficult to draw a definitive line for those terms

[@bscat1203]

Also you have every right to ask a officer for there name and badge number also good to have that recorded in case they say or do something wrong

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

good point brandon - they have to identify themselves. thanks

[@lukazarkovic]

So if they hot can u ask them for their phone number as identefication?

[@willman43]

The officer should on a traffic stop anyway. I always say my name, agency, and the reason for the stop after I get the persons drivers license and other paperwork.

[@williamlynch4772]

If i ever need a lawyer i will just call Larry Lawton. He knows more about the law with out a doctorates degree in Law than most Lawyers with a doctorates degree in Law. Keep up the great content Larry. Love ya brother.

[@counterlee251]

Been binge watching your videos the whole day. Looking forward to getting my book order shipped!

[@jetbluejay2127]

Hey Larry I really appreciate what you are doing it must be hard to be telling other people on how jail and planning worked.

[@JamesMc2]

Great video, great advice, thanks! With all that’s going on I actually have hope that this is the beginning of a revolution in police Reform. Things needs to change!! I think reappropriating funds is a great first step, along with stricter mental health assessment, and restructuring the training program all together.. I digress, when I get pulled over a trick that seems to work is to immediately turn on my interior lights, they are less suspicious and more respectful.

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

Good idea

[@JamesMc2]

Larry Lawton Much appreciation sir.

[@pooryorick831]

Great stories. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Always interesting.

[@grymhild]

Thank you! This is great advice!

[@Damila_MaciucA]

Larry is the uncle that has a million of interesting stories and is at every BBQ

[@donstanley9943]

Cop pulled me over once and I accidentally gave him my firearms owners I'd card instead of my license. He went back to his car and didn't say anything. 5 minutes later about 10 other cops show up, ... Now cop must have felt this was a threat? So called the entire police force? Didn't amount to anything but some questions and a pat down and a field sobriety test. But he could of saved a lot of time if he just told me off the bat I gave him wrong I'd, was dark, a simple mistake.

[@Daniel-ld7xs]

Eh... Power trippers of course

[@swiftppk]

Lmao wow

[@jorenvanderark3567]

@@Daniel-ld7xs No. Asking for Id and be given a firearms license can legitimately be interpreted as a threat.

[@christophercarroll6345]

Bro he probably thought you were threatening to fuck him up!

[@billycole852]

You're supposed to give that to them anyway. With your DL though.

[@katiewennerberg210]

Man, telling your friend’s story brought back bad memories for me. I have been pulled over one time in my 3 years of having my license. I was going 10 over the speed limit simply because I was unfamiliar with that road and didn’t know what the limit was. I was going along on my way to my new job with my music up pretty loud and in a generally good mood. Road was 50mph when I got on. I was going 55, which is common here in Texas. It dropped to 45, and I didn’t know and was still going 55. Eventually I noticed lights behind me but didn’t really think much of it because as far as I knew I was doing nothing wrong. Just kinda figured he’d go where he needed to go and be on his way. I know that may sound naive, but at the time I’d only been driving 2 years, licensed a year and a half of that time. I was a few months after my 18th birthday. No idea I’d done anything wrong. So I kept driving. Couldn’t hear the siren or anything because my music was up loud. I figured I was a mile from my destination and if he were stopping me I could just stop there. Went through about 3 traffic lights minding my business singing along to my music as I often do. He knocked on my windows while I was stopped at a red light. (Motorcycle cop) I’m a short woman, only 5’1”. My mom has always told me horror stories of men targeting women stopped in traffic. I freaked out and jumped in my seat. Just lucky I kept my foot on the brake 😅 I rolled down my window and realized of course he was actually pulling me over for some reason and I’d messed up big time by not stopping. He told me to get over right then and there. I was in the left lane at a red light and had to wait for it to turn green and made my way to the right as quickly as I could and stopped in a parking lot. I knew I’d messed up and was majorly anxious. Dude started yelling at me, causing me to cry. Tried so hard not to and apologized profusely for not stopping. Guy didn’t care and just berated me. Absolute jerk. I have never been in an accident and had never been pulled over. I explained after he told me the speed limit it was a simple mistake, but he ticketed me anyway. I know 2 people who were stopped in school zones and didn’t get tickets!! I am still so traumatized from that awful experience. Took me an hour of sitting in my car crying before I decided I was back in a good enough mindset to safely drive home. Almost got myself rear ended by stopping for a yellow I should have gone through. I was just so terrified of making any mistakes and possibly running a red. I have to drive down that road all the time now and every time I pass that parking lot those bad memories resurface. I wish I’d recorded that encounter. I get that I made a mistake, but that’s on him for how horribly he treated me. If I’d known to record I would have complained to the police department. Didn’t bother contesting the ticket though I believe it was wrongfully given, simply because they would never believe someone so young over an officer.

[@Mike-cd7bj]

Love your content Larry, I'm a huge fan. Hope you're staying safe!

[@xxhardcorexx6813]

Larry you should try the escape mode on prison architect

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

still working on my first prison. you play Prison Architect? ain't it fun?!

[@xxhardcorexx6813]

Larry Lawton yeah I play it a lot. It gets pretty fun when you start getting riots

[@htcmlcrip]

"That's fireworks"... someone getting g shot at in the next room 😨😂

[@CautionBeforeCoffee]

😂😂😂😂

[@jimmyjones9950]

Hey Larry, I completely and totally agree with you. We have a very messed up Law Enforcement System in this country and it seriously needs to be completely overhauled. As you know Larry, the United States has laws in place to keep the peace and to protect the public / innocent living in this country. However, we should still all continue to be treated with respect and dignity when Interacting with Law Enforcement as we are still human beings. Larry, we all know this problem exists in every city across this country and needs to stopped right now. This type of behavior / treatment is completely unlawful and unjust. Thank you Larry. Jimmy.

[@michaelc2644]

Thanks for this new, information. I can't believe this information isn't already out there.

[@johnpick8336]

FYI Miami Dade and Broward Sheriffs Dept. recieve ongoing training on how to elevate every traffic stop to a felony arrest!

[@ravenbh]

The words Sir or Ma'am goes a long ways too. "Yes sir, no ma'am."

[@danrease7505]

I live in Florida. The test are ridiculous for DUI! My mother and I tried to stand on one foot sober as a new born babe. Couldn’t do it to save our lives. Follow Larry’s advice just take the 1 year suspension it will pass quickly a DUI will ruin your life forever. I no longer drink or do anything illegal but should the issue come up the only appropriate comment would be I want an attorney. Believe me a routine incident could ruin your happy life very quickly. Thanks great advice!

[@stunder33]

Thank you for this vid.I hope your young viewers will absorb the wisdom and stay safe

[@jayklink851]

I got pulled over for driving the exact speed limit, apparently that was suspicious and cause for concern.

[@denidale4701]

Hi Larry, my condolences from the EU, this sounds like a dystopia to me that citizens and policemen have to be/are that scared of each other. I travel a lot and came into contact with police in mostly European countries, but I never experienced such fear on either side. In my hometown I was once taking photos at night from a hill and the infraredlight made someone call the police. The police arrived, explained the situation, I explained what I did, they apologized for coming out and bothering me, wished me a nice evening and left. I even met policemen who unofficially showed solidarity with protests. More than once I got stopped at some borders and they disappeared with my passport, asking me over and over why I visited certain countries, sometimes disappeared for half an hour with my passport, but I never felt unsafe. It always seemed to me like they were inexperienced with foreigners with the particular visas or travel itinerary I had (I often travel roads that only locals used). I don't say the policing is perfect, I got profiled for silly reasons, sometimes positively, sometimes badly, sometimes inconsistently (e.g in the same country they checked once all my belongings while they didn't checked the belongings of locals and once they only checked the belongings of locals and ignored mine). But nobody yelled, nobody became aggressive or pulled stunts with multiple police cars, blocking roads etc. They treated you like another human being and even when there were many policemen, they tried to keep the situation non-threatening, only 2 policemen engaging you at once, sometimes only 2 engaging about 10 people, even if there were more policemen there that could act as soon as the situation got out of hand. In the end it is in their best interest too, how does threatening a (violent) person help make the situation safer? As you described, you were ready to run away because they came on so threateningly even though you did nothing wrong at all. So I wish you good luck in your endeavors and I will definitely buy your book :)

[@helpingothers1777]

First time viewer. I watched a couple. Thank you. Great info. Your experience and wisdom is enlightening.

[@REALSINISTERMUSIC]

You're a super solid good dude. Probably don't mean much from a stranger but I'm proud of the extreme changes youve made for yourself and everyone around you. You're an inspiration man.

[@jfirebaugh]

Remove the profit motive from law enforcement.

[@impairedvision3366]

Me as a police officer I can confirm

[@scottmatheson3346]

Too bad you didn't arrest ani before he killed all those kids

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Ya rolled it

[@maekong2010]

New subscriber, Larry. Keep up the good work.

[@genem3785]

Larry you are awesome Sir. I'm a big fan of yours, and the fact that you put these videos out speaks volumes to your good nature. I remember from one of your older videos, you mentioned you were in the Coast Guard....Semper Paratus, Shipmate!

[@somethingcool9168]

Larry inside his car sees all these police cars Larry: I got 5 stars already

[@ryder4931]

Whats up Larry Lawton! How have you been these past few days?

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

no complaints here. thanks. hope you are doing well too

[@swesleyharris]

Great video! I really think you are a natural story teller and I wish more people were out there trying to help people like you are.

[@OldSilkRoad]

Love your videos! You are helping people, and that makes you a hero in my book.

[@howdoichangeyoutubeaccount2660]

I’ll make sure to watch this video when I start to drive next year

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

definitly . also research your local rules. good to know. good luck learning. no GTA driving!

[@ColonelPeppers]

Just downloaded a voice recording app for my phone, thanks for the tip, Mr. Lawton.

[@michaelberry1382]

This video could save lives man. Either a driver or a cop. Everyone just stay cool and calm.

[@MG-hg3qk]

Awesome advice and content, just found and subscribed to your channel. Keep it up thanks Larry 👍

[@drdarkpk2430]

Wow I was just about to take my permit test and this notification pops up how convenient

[@LarryLawtonJewelThief]

great - its good stuff for first time drivers. know your local rules - be empowered and good luck learning to drive. hope its not like my GTA driving!

[@drdarkpk2430]

Love ur content bro❤️❤️

[@uncleben4872]

Larry, it sounds like you had a PTSD situation when you got pulled over.

[@IzziSixx]

I was thinking the same thing. That involuntary fight or flight response can be so intense.

[@TheDreadedJuggernaut]

If you spent the last decade behind bars and just got confronted with the idea of going back, you would too. Prison fucks you up.

[@troywilson4694]

I believe panic attack is the term you're looking for lol

[@uncleben4872]

@@troywilson4694 panic attacks are a symptom of PTSD

[@uncleben4872]

@@TheDreadedJuggernaut I can only imagine. I went through some shit as a kid that fucked me up so I can relate to some degree

[@damonobriant210]

This information is amazing! I hope everyone hears this.

[@CatsClan]

Larry thank you for everything you're doing. You truly are a great human being and I hope we can get a police reform thanks to you.