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Can a cop pull you over for no turn signal? late at night, no traffic, only me on the road?
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Can a cop pull you over for no turn signal? late at night, no traffic, only me on the road?



    




gabs4_28
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uhm yea they can...thats how they get their tickets ..lol


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Yep.


pooh
yes and ticket you as well. the only way to do that legally is to use hand signals.


Bearcat
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You bet


rhino_man420
yes, the law doesn't recognize time of day,.


fred
YES. This is a tips on how to deal with the law enforcement.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7FPokZXLoI4


FRANKFUSS
Uhhhhh.....yeah.

Just because there is nobody there, does not give you the right to violate the law.

By that logic, you could burglarize a home because the owner is away on vacation.


Chris L
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yup, cause the law says so, and the law is the law even though no one is around. i think it is kinda anal retentive too, but thats how they are.


Problem Child
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does the law say you have to signal? Yes it does. If the cop sees you, then you weren't the only person on the road, now where you??


Ben B
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Yup. The law is very clear and is not altered by the time of day and how busy you think the road is.


One Sexy Jeep Girl
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Yes


Catherine
If you're too damn lazy to turn on your signal ... or too stupid to ... you really shouldn't be driving. It obviously WASN'T "only you" if a cop pulled you over for failing to signal.


BSG
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Absolutely, and it is more likely to happen late at night. (Think like a cop, this is the time most people are out partying.) You can also get pulled over for going one mile an hour over the speed limit, or too slow, too if they really feel like it.


bruce jby the way
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They can and do all the time,that's why you should dress in a suit and tie,and dont drive a hot rod or old rec ks,they can burn you for that./////OR you can go the other way smile a lot say no habla ) don't answer any questions look confused don't show them anything ,a good chance he will let you go.put a few pasos on the dash bord.


David M
Yes, although if you were signaling with your arm, you might be able to fight it. Though due to it being at night, you might not win that fight.


baalberith11704
You obviously weren't the only one on the road as you said...if the cop saw you.


glock310
yes they can pull u over because u have defective equipment on your car and it is good probable cause to pull u over to see if u are ok and to warn u for the light or give u a courtesy warning or use the light as a probable cause to lead to other things such as DUI or other offenses


darkemoregan
Yes. Because YOU BROKE THE LAW!!!

Turn in your license you have shown that you don't deserve it.


tardis1977
Laws are laws. Period. You broke a law and got caught

Deal with it.


nerdlovercl
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I understand that it shouldn't be so- who are you going to kill? a spirit?
But, the law is the law and we should abide it at all times.


maguire1202
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Absolutely!

People not using their turn signalers is one of my pet-peeves. It's not like it takes that much effort! Communicate with drivers around you - it's safer for everybody.


Jawsh3539
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If you have to ask this question you're probably to dumb to be driving.


scruffycat
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I don't see why not. If it's a state law that you need to use your blinker, and you didn't use it, then what's the problem?

Using a turn signal is a good habit to have. You shouldn't have to even think about it, or you might forget to use it when there are people around.


Skiatook911
If you turn without signaling, yes.


steven m
don't matter if the road is empty or busy, law is the law, the fine or court appearance is the same


rjrmpk
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Poor cfb0500 got a ticket for failing to obey the law and, of course, wants to know if the cop could do such a horrible thing to poor little cfb0500.

Do you have a driver's license? Do you know the rules of the road?

Go to court and ask the judge this same question and HOPE he/she doesn't increase the fine to the maximum.


nickle
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and why wouldnt they be allowed to do such a thing.


'lil peanut
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Well if it is only you on the road than there would not be a problem then but if it is you and a cop, yes the cop can pull you over and give you a ticket, He/she probably will not buy why take a chance, they Can do so


El Mas Quentona
Yes, its required by law. And some cops are just bored at nite, most or some would have let you go.


Taylor G
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The poster "Bobbi" lied to you, and she should be very ashamed of herself. Cops do not have the right to "pull over whomever they want whenever they want"--that is ILLEGAL, unconstitutional, and grounds for immediate dismissal. The police can only pull you over if they've witnessed you commit a crime or have a reasonable suspicion that you're about to commit a crime.


?
Oh you youngsters are soooooo funny. They can pull you over for whatever reason they want.





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