It's true that an LEO can arrest you for any infraction at all, real or imagined. However, being cowed into compliance by the threat of a false arrest is very close to fascism in my book.
I've got my own 'script' for being stopped here in Arkansas (it would change if out of state). Here 'tis.
(me, with drivers lic, reg and insurance in hand, with windows rolled down and hands on the wheel)
LEO: driver's license, registration and insurance please?
(I hand them over)
LEO: are you carrying any drugs, firearms or dangerous items in your car today?
me: With respect officer, I'd prefer to talk about why you stopped me today, and not what I do or don't have in my vehicle.
LEO: Can you step out of the car please sir?
(I step out of the car, LEO searches me and finds my weapon at 4 o'clock, proceeds to cuff me)
LEO: Do you have a license for this?
me: Yes officer, in my wallet in my right front pocket.
(officer finds the license)
LEO: why didn't you tell me about this before?
me: There are currently around 20 states that require citizens with carry licenses to spontaneously notify LEOs. Arkansas is not one of them.
LEO (quite cranky): Do you mind if I have a look in your car sir?
me: I won't consent to that search, officer. Would you mind uncuffing me, please?
LEO: where are you driving today, sir?
me: with all respect sir, I'm only trying to get from point A to point B. I'm not breaking any laws, and I don't really feel like answering your questions. May I go now?
LEO (extremely grumpy, uncuffs me, writes out my ticket for the largest fine allowed by law for an infraction which I may or may not have commited, hands me back my weapon with the bullets removed from the magazines, and gives me a grumpy lecture on how I should act appropriately in awe of the omnipotent power of the badge the next time I'm stopped)
me: Thank you officer, have a nice day.
(the entire episode probably lasts less than an hour, and may or may not involve backup being called)
Now, let's count the number of constitutional rights I exercised above.
2nd amendment, check (keeping and bearing arms)
4th amendment, check (refusing an unreasonable search)
5th amendment, check (declining to be interrogated)
Yes, exercising your rights may not be the most convenient thing on earth, and it may take a bit of your time. It may even piss off an officer or two. But you will walk away feeling pride that you live in a free country.
-ishi
Are you sure about all that not answering etc. If you are pulled over for a traffic violation it is my understanding that you can be carried to jail, I know it is rare but possible at least here in SC. Also in SC you are required to present your permit if asked for ID and are carrying but the permit is not tied into either the drivers license or vehicle license plates. As for them being tied to vehicle license I think is stupid as the car I drive is in my wife's name and the one she normally drives is in mine. I also drive a state owned car at times.
I imagine that if you are pulled over for a traffic violation and refuse to do or say anything other than hand the officer your license, registration and insurance card it is going to be a long exciting day for you.