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?
2006-10-25 14:15:32 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
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.
2006-10-25 14:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not if you weren't breaking any laws. But unless you know every State and City oridinance relating to traffic law, then you may not even know you have a reason to be pulled over.
No Front Plate
No License Plate Light
No Tail Light
No Brake Light
Didn't signal properly
Excessive Exhaust
Loud Muffler
You match the description of an ATL (attempt to locate)
You pulled out of a known drug house with a known drug user in the car. (this one is a bit tricky)
You see what I mean
2006-10-25 20:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by jawsh3539 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-25 14:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by Brian M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe there is supposed to be an actual traffic violation or erractic behavior, but as I am sure that EVERYONE knows, they DO NOT need a reason to do ****! And if the need for a reason arises in court, you can bet your sweet *** that they will come up with one, those sneaky son of a bitches get away with everything. You could have all the evidence in the world in your favor, and they would still believe those cock suckers over you!
2006-10-25 15:58:04 · answer #4 · answered by pitbull lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there is a law against it mcl 719.53 states the officer making a traffic stop must have a probable cause like speeding not to just pull you over most common reason you look like the guy who just committed a crime that's bull **** or you look suspicious
2015-04-26 10:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, he has a badge and can do what he wants. Ive had em pull me over at 4 am and try to drill answers out of me. It's always the same crap. Why are you out this late? Where were you going. This is BS reasons. Some people like myself work nights, he's not the only ************ who works nights ya know. If they ask to search you or you car you can say no but have to word it in a certian way. I know it something to do with privacy and you and the persons you are with.
2006-10-25 14:27:35 · answer #6 · answered by Stoner 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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.
2006-10-25 14:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by Joe S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 23:18:24 · answer #8 · answered by lininger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but they are supposed to have "just cause". They will have to give you a reason why they pulled you over.
2006-10-25 16:59:20 · answer #9 · answered by Cub6265 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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."
2006-10-25 14:18:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋