Police Stops
Rules for routine police stops, search authority, and your options when stopped by law enforcement.
Know Your Rights
Police can stop you on suspicion, but a search requires a wanted status. Understand the difference to protect yourself.
Routine Stops
What police can and cannot do during a stop
Routine Stops Permitted
Routine police stops are permitted anywhere on the map if there is reasonable suspicion.
Stops Cannot Include a Search
A routine police stop is not allowed to include a search. Officers may only observe and question — they cannot search your person or vehicle during a standard stop.
Search Authority
When police are allowed to search you
Search Only If Wanted
A search is only permitted if the suspect is wanted. Being stopped on suspicion alone does not grant the police search authority.
Learn when you become wanted and what restrictions apply
Refusing to Surrender
Your options if you don't want to comply
Get Out and Fight
If you do not want to surrender during a police stop, you must follow the "Get Out and Fight" rules — chases, vehicle exits, and on-foot combat all apply.
Clean Getaway
Alternatively, make a clean getaway and evade the police until the chase is over. Stay off the radar and avoid detection.
Chase requirements, vehicle rules, and combat zones
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