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Recording the traffic stop.
I have a suggestion that I surprisingly didn't see on your site anywhere.
I carry a small inexpensive tape recorder in my vehicle at all times. When I see the "lights" come on I immediately turn the recorder on and place it in my breast pocket or on the dashboard. Many times an officer will lie and say that you consented to a search when you really didn't, and it's VERY hard to prove otherwise. However, with a recorder you have proof-positive. Be sure to mention the officers name at some point to link the recording to the traffic stop. i.e. "No sir Officer Brown, I never consent to searches of my property".
I gave this suggestion to a buddy of mine that was pulled over soon afterwards. When the officer saw the tape recorder he asked if the stop was being recorded. When my buddy (a black guy) said yes, he turned around, got back in his cruiser, and left. Cops don't want to be recorded!!