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PakkyT t1_iyao7t7 wrote

Massachusetts does not have a Stop and identify law on the books and even if we did, Stop and Identify only apply if they have a reasonable suspicion you have committed or are about to commit a crime.

Basic rule of thumb is you are never lawfully required to talk to the police about any subject and at time ... ever!

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magnabonzo OP t1_iydfuq5 wrote

Unless you're driving, I believe.

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PakkyT t1_iyej099 wrote

Yes you have to show a license if you are driving. Other than that, you don't have to identify yourself to police or display any sort of government ID, And you never have to speak to them even if you are driving. you can simply hand them your license and remain silent.

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