3. Staying Out of the Line of Fire
Sometimes, by tapping the tail light of a car, a police officer is in the best position to see in the back seat in case the driver is hiding something back there as well like alcohol, drugs, or weapons. It’s more difficult to twist around and shoot from behind, as well. This is why tail light tapping is such a tactical advantage because if the driver intends to hurt the officer, it gives them vital seconds to protect themselves.