Those who are waved to the side by the police usually follow all of the officers' instructions. The police officers are far from being allowed to control everything.

Those who are asked to the side of the road by the police usually do not know exactly what the law enforcement officers are allowed to do with them. Here is an overview of the rights and obligations of road users.

In principle, the police can check at any time whether a road user is roadworthy and his vehicle is roadworthy, according to the ARAG experts. The officers can also ask the driver to get out of the vehicle. This usually involves checking IDs and vehicle documents and checking the vehicle - such as lights, tires or the validity of badges.

Looking into the trunk is not allowed

"The question of warning triangles, first-aid kits and safety vests is also allowed and you have to show them," said the experts. Because these items are often in the trunk, they are a good excuse for officers to peek inside. Because they are actually not allowed to do that in the context of a normal traffic control: Officially, a judicial search warrant is required for this.

Anyone who defies the instructions of the police officers must expect a fine of 20 euros, whoever drives on despite being waved out does not commit a hit-and-run, but can expect a fine of 70 euros and one point in Flensburg.