Can a cop pull you over if he is parked and you are driving but not speeding or breaking any traffic law?
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Can a cop pull you over if he is parked and you are driving but not speeding or breaking any traffic law?
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if im driving on the highway and a cop is parked in the grass i have not done anything wrong can he pull me over?
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misskate12001
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He can pull you over for a traffic violation or a non-moving violation such as no registration, broken tail lights, obstructed view, child not in car seat or no seatbelt where seatbelt laws apply. |
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The Prince
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not supposed to but some do |
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ML
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Yes, if he/she has probable cause. For example, a vehicle matching yours was just reported as involved in a felony, and the timing and direction of travel would reasonably cause one to believe that yours was the vehicle reported. |
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Michael F
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ever here about a drop Gun, yes they can. |
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USMCstingray
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yep...they dont need an actuall reason. They can simply make up one. |
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sleepless in NC
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He can pull you over if he wants. That's his prerogative. If you were not doing anything he can't give you a ticket, but he can pull you over. No law against it. |
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someonecanbme
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HUM...IS DRIVING A PRIVILEGE OR NOT? |
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sishakara
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they probably could come up with some reason. remember to be polite and pretty much do what they say. |
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emucompboy
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He can pull you over for any reason or none whatsoever.
However, if you go to court, your lawyer will argue that the cop did not have "reasonable cause." |
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Joe S
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It all depends where you're from. In Ontario Canada (where I am obviously) the police are allowed to do a "routine stop" and do not need any sort of reason at all to pull you over. It may be different where you are however. |
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*****
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He has to have probable cause that a law has been broken, otherwise, this is police harassment. |
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YA is a sham
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If no other cause, they are free to perform "safety checks".
Did you pass? |
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cub6265
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Yes, but they are supposed to have "just cause". They will have to give you a reason why they pulled you over. |
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Brian M
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Yes, its called an investigative stop. However, if he pulls you over and asks you a few questions and see a pound of pot on your seat, he can take it and maybe arrest you. But your attorney is going to have it thrown out becuase the cop didnt have probable cause to pull you over which led to the finding of the drugs. If he pulls you over you are not in custudy and are free to leave once you know you havent broken any laws. I wouldnt suggest just leaving though. Chances are great he can find something to write you on. Most cops are way to busy to pull over someone for no reason though. Maybe he had a be on the lookout for a similar car or he thought you looked like a know criminal. They try to keep the public safe, every so often they have to inconvience a few lives for a short period to ensure there safety. |
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miamac49616
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He can pull you over if he has any suspicions. |
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Meilleur_que_toi
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He can only pull you over if you're doing something suspicious |
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pb_pony
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What was his reason? No, he must have a reason. |
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