The police in every country have the right to see all of your documents to confirm that both you and your vehicle are legal in their country and if it comes to it have the right to see the originals.
Having said that I usually carry scanned and nicely printed copies of everything I can and if asked show these in the first instance, I also only show my international driving permit rather than the original driving licence which they often prefer as it is in multiple languages.
I have rarely been pulled over by a police officer who does not speak at least a little English so playing dumb will probably not work but after greeting them and if it seems appropriate shaking their hand or asking how they are let them ask the questions and don't offer any documents or information that you have not been asked for, do not lie.
Crumpled sheets of A4 stand a good chance of getting you into trouble and find out local rules and regulations and stick to them, it won't stop you being pulled over now and again but it will reduce it to a minimum.
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