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When I was pulled over with a car full of children, I simply handed my CPL (permit) to the officer along with my driver's license. The officer chose to glance at it and ask questions only about my registration & insurance, for which I was grateful.

On another occasion, I was pulled over with a friend in the passenger seat. I handed the permit over alongside the driver's license. Upon seeing the CPL, the officer immediately asked, "Do you have 'it' with you right now?" and I responded in the affirmative. He asked, "Where?" and I said, "On my belt, right side." He said, "Please keep your hands away from that area. I need to see your registration and proof of insurance ..." My friend did not appear to notice, and I appreciated the officer's discretion.

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