Constable Robert Hancock

🛑 Know the Law: Do You Have to Roll Down Your Window During a Traffic Stop in Mississippi?

Yes, you do—if you’re pulled over while driving in Mississippi, you are legally required to show your driver’s license, and that means more than just pressing it up against the glass.

Under Mississippi Code § 63-1-41, drivers must “display” their license upon demand by a law enforcement officer. Courts and law enforcement interpret “display” to mean physically handing it over—not just showing it through a closed window.

Refusing to roll down your window may:

• Prevent the officer from verifying your identity or safety,
• Interfere with the lawful ex*****on of their duties,
• Escalate the encounter and potentially lead to arrest.

In fact, continued refusal may result in charges such as Disorderly Conduct (Miss. Code § 97-35-7).

What You Should Do During a Stop:

1. Pull over safely.
2. Roll down your window.
3. Provide your driver’s license, registration, and insurance when asked.
4. Remain calm and respectful.

Officers have a legal right to issue commands during a stop, including asking you to exit the vehicle. Failing to comply with these lawful orders can lead to arrest—even if the original stop was for a minor violation.

You have rights—but so do the officers responsible for ensuring safety on our roads.

Stay safe. Be informed. Know your rights and responsibilities.

— Rankin County Prosecutor’s Office

I’m not going to say who…. but a friend just called and asked if I would loan her $1300 to help pay her rent. Those who know me, know that I’m always willing to help out friends & family. I told her to give me some time to think about it and I would call her back. Before I called her back, her brother called to let me know that she was lying and not to give her the money !! He went on to say that the real reason she wanted the $1300 was to get her boyfriend out of jail so she could be under the same roof as him for his birthday
I thought about it for a minute and decided to give her the money anyway because we all need help at times.
A couple of hours later I get a call from the police station. It was her - crying, screaming and asking why I gave her counterfeit money
My response…. so you and your boyfriend could be under the same roof for his birthday!
If you laughed, your other friends may want to laugh too!! Go ahead & steal this…… I did!