Summary
A driver making late-night food deliveries was pulled over by police after allegedly not stopping completely at a stop sign. The police mistook a handheld vacuum in his car for a gun, but after realizing it was not a weapon, they allowed him to leave with a warning. The incident was shared on Reddit, and users offered various reactions and advice about handling police encounters.
Key Facts
- A driver who occasionally delivers for Uber Eats and DoorDash was pulled over by police.
- The police mistook a handheld vacuum, shaped like a gun, for a real firearm.
- The driver was in "a not-so-nice area of town" when the traffic stop occurred.
- The incident happened at night, which contributed to the misunderstanding.
- After examining the object, the police identified it as a vacuum and not a gun.
- The driver received a warning for not stopping completely at a stop sign.
- Reddit users advised against giving police permission for a car search.
- Traffic stops can be tense, and drivers have rights, such as refusing a vehicle search.
