I need your insurance. >> All right. Why are you so defensive? I'm trying to Why are you so defensive? I'm trying to >> No, I'm just asking for these documents and you won't quit talking about other stuff. >> No, sir. I provided you everything you asked for. >> okay? >> I provided you >> I don't need anything else right now. >> Sure, sure. You just asked me for the document I provided >> You just asked for a document I provided you and I'm going to provide you the insurance in a second, sir. Just give me a second. >> you keep working on that and I'll be back with you in a minute. >> Sure, sure. >> Police pulled over a man simply because they did not recognize his foreign license plate, then quickly turned the stop into a tense dispute over international driving laws and temporary import permits. When the man calmly explained that the vehicle was legally registered overseas and was being used in the US under a temporary tourist exemption, the officer repeatedly interrupted him, dismissed valid documents, and insisted he needed US plates without clearly explaining any legal basis. But instead of backing down, the man continued recording, cited the law, and exposed the officer's lack of understanding of international vehicle regulations. In the end, unable to refute the paperwork or the legal explanations presented, the officer abruptly handed back the documents and drove away without issuing any charges. >> Hello. >> Hey, I'm Trooper Rummer with the State Police. I have a little microphone. I'm going to record our conversation, okay? >> Yes, sir. >> The reason I'm stopping you is cuz you don't have any license plates on this car. Any reason for that? >> Uh I'm from Dubai. It's my license plate right there. >> Okay, but you're not in Dubai. You're >> I'm visiting as a tourist. >> Do you have your driver's license with you? >> Yeah, of course. Uh how it works is uh we ship uh the cars, we get a permit, and >> have a permit. >> What you need is a carnet. >> What's that? >> A carnet. It's It's a very rare thing. I know you're confused, but uh we fly >> not confused. If you want to drive this car, you have to have a license plate from somewhere in the United States or a trip permit, which you don't have. Do you have your driver's license with you? >> Yes, sir. I'm just trying to answer your questions. Uh well, it's a temporary thing. I'm visiting as a tourist >> hear you. >> It's a temporary import. >> It's a what? >> It's a temporary import. It's not a permanent thing. We fly our cars here, we do our trips, and we fly them back. That's how it works. >> If you have some sort of import, that that's to get it into the country. Okay? >> You're going to understand in a second. I'll explain it. >> I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about right now. >> So, this is my permit. It's an international federal agreement. >> Okay. >> And I'm going to provide you with a driver's license in a second. >> Do you have your insurance with you? >> Yes, sir. So, this would be the international driver's license, which they come as a package. There you go. The other part is inside as well. This would be the registration of the vehicle. >> What I need is proof of insurance. >> Sure. >> This is I need your insurance. >> All right. Why are you so defensive? I'm trying to Why are you so defensive? I'm trying to >> I'm just asking for these documents, and you won't quit talking about other stuff. >> No, sir. I provided you everything you asked for. >> okay? >> I provided you >> I don't need anything else right now. >> Sure, sure. You just asked me for the document that >> Pardon me? >> You just asked for the document I provided you, and I'm going to provide you the insurance in a second, sir. Just give me a second. >> you keep working on that, and I'll be back with you in a minute. >> Sure, sure. >> Did you find your insurance? >> Yes, sir. Here you go. >> This is not insurance. >> Sir, on the bottom, you can read it. It's insurance. The policy number is there as well. >> Where are you taking this car? >> I'm going to Canada. >> Where are you going where? >> I'm going to Canada, Vancouver. >> Where Where did you Where did you import the car into? >> From Canada. I drove it in here. I do a road trip every 2 years. >> You do a what trip? >> Imagine you want to drive your car in Europe. What do you do? You ship your car there, you drive it for a month, and you ship it back. >> not that's not what I do. Okay, look. You Look. >> Yes, sir. >> Here's your stuff here. You got to get a temporary permit, okay? I have another call I have to go to. Be safe pulling out into the traffic. >> law. You don't know the law? >> Do you not see what I'm doing here? I thought I had to go forward to pull over somewhere safe. >> You just pull over and stop your vehicle. I thought I was in a bad spot, sir. >> No, don't worry about the spot. I have the lights for the traffic, okay? >> Okay, cuz I want to get a good I'm from Dubai, sir. >> Do you have your insurance? >> Yes, would you like me to pull over or provide them for you here? >> I want you to just just take take give me the information. Don't drive anywhere. You're going to be right here, okay? So, just provide me the information. >> All right. Here you go, sir. >> When did the car come over here? >> 3 weeks ago. >> Yeah, sure. Do you have your driver's license? >> Yeah, of course. >> Do you have a residence in Vancouver? >> No, sir. >> Okay. >> I'm going to reach in my pocket, okay? So, this is my main driver's license and this is my international driver's license. >> Okay, perfect. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> All right, sir. So, ready to keep going? >> The way you punched the car, I thought something bad happened. >> No, no, no, no, no. It's just you were driving away and I'm like, "Hey, come on." >> No, the reason is, sir, uh >> I I totally understand. >> Do you need anything else from me? >> No, I'm going to give you this back. Now, here's the thing. Technically >> So, I already do have insurance. I can provide you with that if you would like. Uh I have um insurance that covers uh a US and Canada. >> That's good. Now, I and I just made a phone call to one of our traffic units as well and >> Oh, yeah, it's not the first time. A few other times people were were so confused that it usually doesn't go well. It happens every 5 minutes when I'm driving. So, I try to not not come out as much as I can, but >> Fair enough. >> What was your name, sir? >> Julian. >> Nice to meet you. >> Have a nice night and sorry to sorry to bug you there. >> Thank you, sir. >> Okay, sir. So, may I see your driver's insurance papers, too? >> I'm going to take my belt off and reach in the dashboard on the right. >> Yes, that's fine. >> Can I reach in my pocket as well, okay? >> Yeah. >> I need to open the door to reach my pocket. All right, sir. This is my federal permit. This is my main driver's license. >> All right. >> This is my international driver's license. What else would you need? I can provide something so it'll be easier for you. If you'd like, this is the registration of the vehicle. The VIN number is here. So, if you want to check, I've been through this, so it should speed up your process. >> Perfect. Thank you. >> No problem. >> Sorry not to bother you. Sorry. This is >> Is this your last name or your first name? >> My first name, sir. >> This is your first name? >> Correct. >> Okay. So, we sorted out your license plate. I understand now. Um as for the noise, um I'm not going to give you a ticket. I don't see any points if you're going to be exporting this vehicle back >> When you when you pulled me over, you said it's regarding a cell phone. I did not have a >> It looked like it from there. Like maybe it was this thing I was seeing, but something I don't worry about. I didn't see it well. >> That's fine. And regarding noise, according to after rewind, but it's a section I believe seven or eight of the Federal Motor Vehicle Act, the car is exempt from noise and emissions laws because it's here on a temporary basis. >> Okay. >> So >> You know what? To be honest, I've never seen a vehicle flown over from another country. >> That's fine. So it's That's I'm trying to just let you know that I understand it's a bit louder than what you usually expect in this country, but every country has a different noise law. >> Yeah. >> Back home, this would be totally fine, but because it's here on a temporary vacation purposes, uh it's just okay according to your Federal Motor Vehicle >> You have a nice station wagon. >> or anything else? Or it's fine? >> It's fine. >> Have a good day, sir. >> Thank you.