My name and ID card
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My name and ID card
Ask first: "Am I free to go?" If yes, walk away calmly.
On foot, if detained: I can stay silent. "I am choosing to remain silent." Driving: I show my license and registration to police. Passenger or witness: I usually do not have to give my name. Ticket: I show ID or give a thumbprint, and I sign the promise to appear. Arrested: "I want to speak to a lawyer."
Never: give a false name, say I am a citizen if I am not, show false papers, or run.
Call: San Mateo County (203) 666-4472 ยท Santa Clara County (408) 290-1144 Family: ______________________ Lawyer: ______________________
From Giving Your Name. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.