$10 device could save Black motorists' lives - Minneapolis

[mysteryowl]

"Not Reaching Pouch"
Holds drivers license, insurance card, registration, gun permit...
www.notreaching.com

https://www.startribune.com/not-reaching-pouch-could-save-black-lives-says-philando-castile-s-mom/572903611/

[frazzled]

1. Fabulous idea

This makes so much sense. Shouldn't have to be the case, but given the unfortunate reality, whatever can potentially save a life is well worth it.

[mysteryowl]

4. I guess it time for it to be standard on all newly build cars.

They put in cell phone and cup holders, the auto makers can put in a little removable sleeve for the documents.

[central scrutinizer]

2. Be easy to make your own

Type up the same text, put it in a ziplock along with your license, registration, insurance card. You just have to remember to take it with you when you leave your car and put it back when you return. It is a great idea.

[mysteryowl]

5. That could work!

Tape it to the dash board?

[Merlot]

3. How sad. I hope it saves lives.

That it comes to this shows just how broken policing is.

[Buckeyeblue]

6. In 2020 why do we still have to provide this?

Law enforcement should be able to access license and registration remotely.

[obamanut2012]

8. They can

[sir pball]

7. I have always kept my paperwork behind the sun visor

Learned it in Driver's Ed - keep everything there, there's usually a pocket or strap, and if you get pulled over, switch the dome light on if it's dark, take the envelope down, and rest both hands on the top of the steering wheel. No other moves. Granted, I'm the Whitest Kid You Know, but even I've always had a healthy distrust of cops.

[Midnight Writer]

9. I roll down my window and put both hands out where they can see them.

[sir pball]

10. I guess that's my privilege showing

I keep them clearly visible, loosely resting on the top of the wheel with the envelope in one hand, and I've never had a problem - but I can absolutely understand how one would feel the safer option would be to put them out of the car.