You are legally required to identify yourself and show your drivers license (or equivalent) and proof of insurance. These are the rules you agree to when you pull your car out onto a public road.
It is not optional. It’s not just a “good idea”. It’s the law.
That only applies to the driver, of course. As a passenger, I think you’re only required to identify yourself if you are a suspect in a crime. That’s where it gets murky and where state laws/policies add nuance.
You are legally required to identify yourself and show your drivers license (or equivalent) and proof of insurance. These are the rules you agree to when you pull your car out onto a public road.
It is not optional. It’s not just a “good idea”. It’s the law.
That only applies to the driver, of course. As a passenger, I think you’re only required to identify yourself if you are a suspect in a crime. That’s where it gets murky and where state laws/policies add nuance.