What if you’re a passenger in a car that has been pulled over? Do you have to show your ID to the cops?
In most states, passengers who are not suspected of a crime do NOT have to identify themselves. You wouldn’t believe the number of cops that I have seen ask for passengers’ IDs. You have the right to not identify yourself to the cops if you aren’t suspected of a crime (i.e. not driving the car that was speeding or ran a stop sign).
However, if the car has illegal substances in the open and they are within your reach, or another crime is suspected, they can legally ask you to identify yourself. Many cops also misuse officer safety rules and they will ask passengers to get out of the car and identify themselves. But, this is something you will want to fight in court, not the street.
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