During a roadside traffic stop by police or gendarmes, drivers generally have the right to exit their vehicle, provided it does not compromise the safety of themselves, the officers, or others, according to Commandant Gilles Iglésia, head of departmental control of flows for Ille-et-Vilaine. While no specific law dictates this, safety remains the paramount rule for all involved, making each control situation unique and subject to the discretion of the officers. The article also touches upon the right to film interventions and the possibility of rescheduling a control in emergencies, though further details are behind a paywall.