ABATE of Maryland, Inc P. O. Box 1733 Annapolis, MD 21404
ABATE OF MARYLAND, INC. TRAFFIC STOP REPORT FORM
This information may be presented to State or Federal legislators, as well as police or DOT administrators. It will be used to document law enforcement activity to ensure reasonable law enforcement Provide as much information as possible, attaching additional pages if necessary.
Send completed forms to: ABATE of Maryland, Inc. P.O. Box 1733, Annapolis, MD 21404
Please Print Legibly Were you the Driver Passenger Witness (Please circle one)
Were you a witness to, or the subject of law enforcement activity? (Circle One) Witness or Subject
Location of stop/activity: (Provide business name, address, cross streets, City, etc. to identify location.)___________________________________________________________________________
What method did law enforcement use to stop you and/or the subject(s) of the law enforcement activity? (Road block, redlights, waved over, etc.)___________________________________________________________________________
What reason did law enforcement give for the stop (probable cause)?___________________________________________________________________________
Did the law enforcement officer properly identify him/herself to you?___________________________________________________________________________
Attach copy of his/her card, or complete the following: Officer's name, ID number, agency (local police, task force, hwy patrol, etc.)
Did law enforcement treat you fairly & respectfully? Yes __ No __ If no, explain: _________________________________________________________________________________
Were you detained? If yes, how long? _________________________________________________________________________________
Did the law enforcement officer fill out a field interview card (F.I.C.) on you? Yes __ No __
Were you photographed? Yes __ No __ If yes, what was photographed (bike/vehicle, tattoos, etc.)
Was there video surveillance or audio recording on the scene? Yes __ No __ If yes, who was filming/recording (law enforcement, MRO, both)? ______________________________________________________________________________
Were you questioned? Yes __ No __ If yes, what questions were asked and what comments were made by law enforcement? _________________________________________________________________________________
Did you consent to any search by law enforcement? Yes __ No __ If yes, explain why. (Remember, you are not required to consent to a search for any reason.) _____________________________________________________________
Were you searched? Yes __ No __ If yes, what was searched - you, your bike/vehicle, other property?___________________________
Was any of your property confiscated? Yes __ No __ If yes, list: __________________________________________________________________________
Were you cited? Yes __ No __ If yes, please provide the following (or attach a legible copy of complaint): Cite # ____________________________________ ARS section violated:_______________________
Date of Court appearance _____________________________________________________________
Location &Time of appearance _________________________________________________________
Please attach additional info/documentation regarding the stop that may be useful (witness statements, etc.)
