I would have allowed you to get it, although my hand might just be on my gun, lol, Most state law requires the license to be in your possession, in other words, on your person. In doesn't have registration posted, it is a piece of paper usually kept in glove box, console, or clipped on sun visor. Sense you didn't have you license on your person, that must be some crazy law they have out there. Next advice for you all is....keep the seat belt on...don't take it off to reach for anything until you are asked...I don't doubt that people had their belt on, but I may not have seen that before the stop...In requires proof of insurance, another piece of paper kept usually w/ registrations