The San Andreas Civilian Standards & Orientation Manual establishes minimum statewide standards governing civilian conduct, rights, and responsibilities within the criminal justice, traffic, and public safety systems of the State of San Andreas. This manual is designed to promote lawful behavior, informed participation, and high-quality roleplay in a strict roleplay environment.
This manual is issued pursuant to the San Andreas State Government. Compliance with this manual is mandatory for all civilians.
This manual governs:
Civilian interaction with law enforcement
Operation of motor vehicles
Arrest, detention, and use-of-force encounters
Searches and seizures
Court procedures and legal remedies
Emergency services usage
Civilian professional conduct
All civilians shall engage in good-faith roleplay, defined as:
Acting with realism and integrity
Valuing life, liberty, and consequences
Allowing lawful outcomes to occur naturally
Civilians shall not:
Powergame legal or procedural systems
Fail roleplay to avoid arrest, detention, or consequences
Use out-of-character knowledge to influence in-character decisions
Exploit technical limitations to negate lawful actions
Civilians are expected to:
Accept lawful enforcement actions
Utilize proper legal remedies instead of roadside arguments
Conduct themselves as realistic residents of San Andreas
All civilians shall maintain valid government-issued identification while residing in the State of San Andreas.
Law enforcement officers may request identification during:
Lawful traffic stops
Lawful detentions
Arrests
Failure or refusal to identify when lawfully required may result in:
Extended detention
Arrest under applicable state statutes
No civilian shall operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver license issued by the State of San Andreas.
Driver licenses shall correspond to the type of vehicle operated, including but not limited to:
Standard passenger vehicles
Motorcycles
Commercial vehicles
Civilians operating vehicles shall maintain:
Valid vehicle registration
Proof of financial responsibility (insurance)
When emergency lighting or sirens are activated:
Civilians shall yield promptly
Stopping location shall prioritize officer safety
Civilians retain the right to:
Remain silent
Refuse consent searches
Be informed of the reason for the stop when practical
Civilians shall:
Comply with lawful orders
Exit the vehicle when ordered
Present license, registration, and insurance upon request
Disputes regarding citations or enforcement actions shall be resolved through the court system. Roadside arguments are discouraged and may escalate enforcement outcomes.
A detention is a temporary investigative stop based on reasonable suspicion. Detention does not require probable cause for arrest.
An arrest is a custodial seizure based on probable cause that a crime has been committed.
Law enforcement officers may use force when objectively reasonable under the circumstances. Civilian resistance or non-compliance may lawfully increase the level of force used.
Miranda rights apply only during custodial interrogation. Silence alone shall not be considered evidence of guilt.
Consent searches must be voluntary. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
Probable cause exists when facts and circumstances would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has occurred.
Valid warrants authorize specific searches or arrests. Civilians shall comply with lawful warrants.
The State of San Andreas court system includes:
Traffic Court
Criminal Court
Civil Court
Civilians may contest:
Traffic citations
Criminal charges
Civil penalties
through appropriate court proceedings.
All participants shall maintain proper decorum. Judicial rulings are final unless lawfully appealed.
Civilians may file complaints through Internal Affairs or the Department of Justice.
Civilians may pursue civil litigation for alleged misconduct or damages.
Frivolous or bad-faith complaints or lawsuits may result in administrative or legal sanctions.
Emergency services shall be contacted only for legitimate emergencies. Abuse of emergency systems is prohibited.
Civilians shall comply with lawful commands at emergency scenes to ensure public safety.
Civilians may render aid only when it is safe and within their level of training.
Civilians may engage in lawful professions including business ownership, journalism, and private services.
Civilians shall not:
Impersonate public officials
Engage in vigilantism
Perform unauthorized emergency response activities
This section is instructional and discussion-based. Scenarios are evaluated on realism and adherence to lawful roleplay standards.
Example scenarios include:
Traffic stop with conflicting statements
Lawful detention without arrest
Use-of-force complaint
Court appeal following conviction
All civilians acknowledge:
Understanding of their rights and responsibilities
Acceptance of lawful outcomes
Commitment to strict roleplay standards within the State of San Andreas
Failure to adhere to this manual may result in administrative, civil, or criminal consequences.