TLC question

[alanwk]

When you are pulled over for a traffic stop, is the passenger obligated to inform the officer they have a TLC and are armed at the time? Obviously they are if asked by the officer. But if not asked, are they obligated.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

One should inform if pulled over.

 

[easy rider]

Since constitutional carry, I don't believe anyone is obligated to show a LTC. That being said, I still hand over my LTC and I believe it put the officer more at ease, besides being thanked for showing it. Best not to surprise LEOs is my thought.

 

[TreyG-20]

One should inform if pulled over.

Why?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Why?

I thought one was supposed to.

 

[TreyG-20]

I thought one was supposed to.

I know you are if your the driver. I'm not sure about a passenger though.

 

[easy rider]

I thought one was supposed to.

Yes! If you have a LTC. Technically you are not obligated to inform police if you don't have a LTC, but it's always best to de-escalate when ever possible.

They will know you have a LTC when they look up your data.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I know you are if your the driver. I'm not sure about a passenger though.

On OP Live, they typically always ask passengers for IDs.
I figure it would be better to tell them than let them find out you have an LTC.
Maybe that's just me.

ETA: I was typing my response and got Ninja'd, lol.

 

[easy rider]

On OP Live, they typically always ask passengers for IDs.
I figure it would be better to tell them than let them find out you have an LTC.
Maybe that's just me.

ETA: I was typing my response and got Ninja'd, lol.

Not long after I first got my Texas LTC, I had forgotten to give them my LTC. He came back after running my DL and asked about it. That's how I know that they know. I didn't get a ticket then either, in fact it's rare I get one. Might be that I don't give them any lip.

 

[TreyG-20]

On OP Live, they typically always ask passengers for IDs.
I figure it would be better to tell them than let them find out you have an LTC.
Maybe that's just me.

ETA: I was typing my response and got Ninja'd, lol.

As far as I know you are not required to ID as a passenger in a traffic stop only the driver is. They can ask, but you're not required to ID. Of course if they suspect you are committing a crime then you are.

 

[DoubleDuty]

As a passenger I wouldn't provide anything unless asked.

 

[TreyG-20]

As a passenger I wouldn't provide anything unless asked.

I wouldn't either. I have been in this specific situation before and didn't say a word. Was never asked and definitely didn't feel the need to inform.

 

[Vaquero]

Not long after I first got my Texas LTC, I had forgotten to give them my LTC. He came back after running my DL and asked about it. That's how I know that they know. I didn't get a ticket then either, in fact it's rare I get one. Might be that I don't give them any lip.

I don't get pulled over.

 

[Southpaw]

I don't get pulled over.

 

[alternative]

Why would a passenger at a traffic stop provide any info? Did you guys just hold up a convenience store? It is amazing how many people are willing to give up their constitutional rights.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Why would a passenger at a traffic stop provide any info? Did you guys just hold up a convenience store? It is amazing how many people are willing to give up their constitutional rights.

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Eastexasrick]

Why would a passenger at a traffic stop provide any info? Did you guys just hold up a convenience store? It is amazing how many people are willing to give up their constitutional rights.

Welcome to the Forum

 

[Sam Colt]

Don’t go chasing waterfalls.

 

[TXAZ]

”Don’t lie to cops.”
”Don’t surprise cops.”

While working at TxDPS I had the chance to ride-along.
As an independent observer, during traffic stops, LTC holders tended to receive substantially more leeway when immediately disclosing / giving LTC with their license, and being polite. (as in no ticket, just a warnin,for picadelos for driving offenses short of DUI.)

My 2 cents.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

They will ask for ID If they feel it's necessary. They will then address anything else as they see needed.