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Originally Posted by MaxPower
How about saying, "OK, I'm putting you under arrest for <insert actual charge here instead of silence>" and then trying more peaceful means to get the cuffs on him first?
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You have to sign the ticket if the cop requests it. All it means is that you received the ticket. If you don't they have the right to bring you to the police station for you to sign it there.
http://www.blacklawoffices.com/criminal/traffic.htm
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Originally Posted by website
Since the officer is charging you with a violation of law, he could take you into custody. By signing the traffic ticket, you avoid being taken into custody at that time, and are "released on your own recognizance" pending the court date. It is better to sign the traffic ticket and go about your business pending the court date. By signing the traffic ticket, you remain free and retain the right to show up at the hearing to contest the issuance of the citation or summons.
A person is free to refuse to sign the traffic ticket; however, the police officer is free to place him/her under arrest and take him/her into custody.
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At this point, the guy walks away from the officer. He has to be able to put him into cuffs. Somehow, based on his behavior, I doubt that "peaceful" means would've worked.