Saw two separate cop pullovers and got irritated so I decided to do a copwatch on the second stop. This was late sunday evening, when I realized I had to do a rather important errand. After they let the pulled over car go they decided to focus on me (3 cops). They wanted me to admit to riding on the sidewalk, but I would not confirm or deny, they asked me for bits of info, I initially gave them only my name and address. They then insisted on my Id., I said I don't believe I am required to give them any, they said I was because I was being detained. I gave them my 'shire' Id. ;D Eventually satisfied that I am not a serial baby killer or something, they let me go.
To clarify, I was not handcuffed, or ticketed. They did not harm me or rough me up, or touch me at any time.
In retrospect, I think my shire Id has too much info on it, I will have to change that. I also volunteered my first name, which is ridiculous because I go by my middle for all practical purposes. I should have asked for their name and badge numbers. And most important, I should have had my cell ready for a porc 911 call, and I didn''t. Oh well, practice makes perfect, and I am not a legal beagle anyway.
hmmm
I suggest you don't even carry an ID if you don't specifically need it for something like to drive or buy alcohol. I don't.