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[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Counter point: if I stayed silent at a traffic stop I'd probably be arrested for it.

[–]FediNetizen 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

There are certain non-incriminating questions an officer can ask you, such as your name and things like that. Those aren't an infringement on your 5th amendment rights, so refusing to answer could get you arrested.