I knew the best thing to do was follow the cop. I know better than to argue with them. As far as the flashlight cops, we would have no doubt left. BUT, they did indeed prevent us from leaving. The had had our vehicle surround from all sides. Heck they even tried to make the driver turn the engine off. He refused and the rental cop could do no more than get all puffy and tell him the cop would be along shortly. I'm still boiling about it.