It's private property. And if they do have a right to do so, can you please tell me where i can find laws regarding this ?
2007-02-07 09:44:54 · 10 answers · asked by fedupwithharassment 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Even though a Motel is on private property...several issues come to mind.
First...most property owners request the local police assist private security when patrolling the areas.
Secondly, motels being a "public service" somewhat changes rules which STILL don't violate any expectation to privacy just because you moved from the public roadway in to the parking area of a motel.
Thirdly, many crimes occur within close proximity of hotels and motels therefore being in the vicinity of a motel property for investigatory purposes is legal.
Lastly, why would someone NOT want to insure the community is safe in such an area?
2007-02-07 09:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Private or Public, the police have the right to run a plate check on any car that looks suspicious to them. In fact, they have a duty to do so.
You may not know of abductions, illegal plates, cars that have been stolen etc. If they see a car/truck that looks suspicious, they have a right to run a check on it. If nothing is wrong, no problem. They don't do it just for fun; they have other things that are more pressing than just fooling with legal plates.
2007-02-07 09:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by geegee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If the motel/hotel is in their jurisdiction they can. They are not allowed to tow the vehicles from the property because it is private property...that is the motel/hotels job to do.
Go to or call your local police department and get information pertaining to their website. There...you should be able to look up their codes.
2007-02-07 14:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by meeke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the video link below if you think that police do not have rights to run plates anywhere they can see a vehicle and suspect that it has been on a public roadway. This system is completely computerized, can read plates of moving vehicles instantly in two lanes (oncoming and parked), and can scan vehicles on the side as the scanning vehicle drives through a parking lot... better get your plates registered!
2007-02-07 10:07:00 · answer #4 · answered by OlMacDude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on private property if the owner calls then the police could run plates.
2007-02-07 13:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by Ankit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it your private property? The owner can tell them to stay out. Are you the owner? As a practical matter the owner can't keep them out. All they need to do is use an unmarked car.
2007-02-07 09:55:30 · answer #6 · answered by The Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can
they can run a license plate anywhere they want to!
go to your local library and do some research on laws
2007-02-07 09:50:21 · answer #7 · answered by redhotgermangrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can n do. my friend got a ticket for expired tags on a school property
2007-02-07 12:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
where have you been?, police have the right to do anything that they want to any place they want to.. if you don't believe it, just ask one.
2007-02-07 10:44:08 · answer #9 · answered by Dave 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they have a right to run it anytime.
2007-02-07 10:02:49 · answer #10 · answered by cloned247 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋