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Originally Posted by RI Swamp Yankee
Good points Skip. What happens if someone doesn't have a drivers license? I have known people that just never got one!
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The law provides for other means of identification besides a license.
Remember, it is a discretionary call on the part of the officer as to what he needs to reasonably verify your identity. The RSAs give him substantial latitude in determining what he needs as proof.
And again, it usually ends up going to a person's demeanor as to how far the search for identity will go. Being combative or argumentative will most likely mean you receive the most scrutiny. If you feel you are being wronged, then save it for an appropriately filed complaint to the officer's superiors or for your case in court.
Honestly, most officers out there are just doing their job, and will be as brief and unobtrusive with you as they possibly can. After the stop you have plenty of time and a multitude of options to pursue, if you feel that is necessary.
But the time to argue the case is not during the stop.....