What is the traffic police hand signal for pulling over?

[OLilah]

The traffic police hand signal for pulling over is: the left arm extends straight forward and upward with the palm facing forward; the right arm extends straight forward and downward with the palm facing left; the right arm swings horizontally to the left, indicating that the vehicle should pull over. Traffic police hand signals are one of the main test contents in the driving license theory exam (Subject 1). Stop signal: The left arm extends straight forward and upward with the palm facing forward, indicating that vehicles ahead are not allowed to proceed. Right turn signal: The left arm extends straight forward with the palm facing forward; the right arm and hand swing straight to the left front with the palm facing left, permitting vehicles on the right to make a right turn. Left turn signal: The right arm extends straight forward with the palm facing forward; the left arm and hand swing straight to the right front with the palm facing right, permitting vehicles to make a left turn or, when not obstructing other vehicles, to make a U-turn. Left turn waiting signal: The left arm extends straight to the left downward with the palm facing downward; the left arm and hand swing straight downward, permitting left-turning vehicles to enter the intersection, approach the center of the intersection along the left turn direction, and wait for the left turn signal. Slow down signal: The right arm extends straight to the right front with the palm facing downward; the right arm and hand swing straight downward, indicating that vehicles should slow down. Lane change signal: The right arm extends straight forward with the palm facing left; the right arm swings horizontally to the left, indicating that vehicles should vacate the designated lane and slow down. Proceed signal: The left arm extends straight to the left with the palm facing forward; the right arm extends straight to the right with the palm facing forward and swings to the left, permitting vehicles on the right to proceed straight.

[StDaniel]

I see the traffic police's pull-over gesture quite often. They usually stand facing the road, raise one hand above their head with the palm facing toward your vehicle, then smoothly swing their arm downward a few times until pointing toward the roadside. This is a clear signal for you to pull over. The gesture is designed to avoid confusion, especially on busy and noisy roads where auditory signals might get drowned out. When driving, if I see this, I immediately slow down, turn on the right indicator, and gradually move to the roadside, avoiding sudden braking that could cause a rear-end collision. After stopping, patiently wait for the officer's instructions—don’t rush out to argue. Safety details matter, and gestures may vary depending on the situation; sometimes on highways, they’re accompanied by police lights. In short, paying attention to the officer’s movements helps you handle roadside checks or violation procedures smoothly.