Traffic Stop - What to Expect Social Story

Overview

These social stories were created by ASERT to describe the various aspects of a traffic stop and what to expect for individuals with autism.

Graphic of a Police car following a red car.

If I don’t follow a traffic law, I may be stopped by the police.

Graphic of A car that is speeding or running a traffic light.

This might be driving over the speed limit or driving through a red light.

Graphic of a Police car, it has its lights and sirens on.

The police officer will turn on the lights and siren of the patrol car.

Graphic of a car pulling over to the side of the road.

This is how I will know I should pull my car to the side of the road.

Graphic of a red car being pulled over by a Police car.

When I see the police car lights behind me and/or hear sirens, I should safely and quickly pull my car to the side of the road.

Graphic of a man with his hands on the steering wheel.

When the police officer walks up to my car, I should put my window down and keep my hands on the steering wheel.

Graphic of a man in a red car telling the Police officer that he has autism.

I may want to tell the officer, “I have autism."

Graphic of a Police office asking you to step out of your car.

I should never get out of the car unless the police officer tells me to. I should follow everything that the police officer tells me.

Graphic of a drivers license and vehicle registration.

The police officer may want to see my driver’s license and car’s registration card.

Graphic of a man telling the Police officer that he is getting his license out of his pocket.

I should tell the officer where my license is before reaching for it.

Graphic of a man telling the Police officer that he doesn't understand.

If I don’t understand something the police officer says, I should tell the officer, “I don’t understand."

Graphic of a traffic ticket.

I should not sign any paper unless I know what it means.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.