Can you tase someone driving a moving vehicle?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only with supervisor approval
• D. Not specified

Answer: (B)

Using a Taser on a person who is driving a moving vehicle is unsafe and generally prohibited. The electrical stimulus can cause sudden, unpredicted muscle contractions, which may throw the driver off balance, impair steering or braking, or cause the vehicle to swerve or crash. The taser’s probes, wires, or device can also snag on seats, seat belts, or interior components, creating further risk to the officer, the driver, and nearby bystanders. Because a moving vehicle is a dynamic, high-risk environment, the safest approach is to de-escalate, maintain distance, use verbal commands and barriers, and pause deployment of a Taser until the vehicle is stopped and the subject can be safely controlled.