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That's pretty much true. If you're in your car, and you haven't done anything illegal (smoking in the car included), then an officer really has no reason to conduct a search. just politely refuse any searches, or say you do not consent. The cop will then threaten to bring the dogs out, but chances are, if he hasn't smelled pot, he won't, and after a few minutes of making you sweat he'll let you go. Just be cool. If he keeps you there for a good while, and you've got a feeling the dogs aren't coming, you can ask, "officer, am i under arrest or otherwise detained?" If he says "no" then he's legally released you, and you're free to go. um, be respectful at all times, ending every sentence with either "officer" or "sir." Basically just keep your head, and if you haven't done anything stupid, you're good.
Oh, when you're pulled out of the car, make sure the windows are up, the car is off, and the keys are in your hand. when you get out, SHUT THE DOOR, and make sure you LOCK THE CAR. when he asks you why you did that, "habit" is all you need to say. now that you're outside the car, and he can't get in, he pretty much has to see something in plain sight to get to search anything, so you're pretty much straight at that point.
Hope some of that helped.
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