2007-02-22 05:11:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
And under what conditions?
2007-02-22 05:15:13 · update #1
Yes. The Supreme Court has ruled that an officer can make you get out of the car during a traffic stop.
Edited: However, a state may provide more privacy protection to a citizen, but not less than the US Constitution provides. So, you might want to check your state laws to determine whether your state has given you more protection that the US Constitution provides. For example, your state may have passed a law concerning when an officer can order you out of the car.
2007-02-22 05:20:13 · answer #1 · answered by amt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can under any circumstance and without probably cause or reasonable suspicion.
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Pennsylvania vs Mimms (1977) says police officers may remove occupants from a vehicle during a routine traffic stop even in the absence of suspicion of criminal activity.
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Maryland vs Wilson (1997) says that that the rule of Pennsylvania vs Mimms does extend to passengers of the vehicle.
2007-02-22 06:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a direct answer:
In Michigan: An officer can have you exit your vehicle at any point during a traffic stop. For no reason. Most likely it will be because that road might be known for drunks and he/she doesn't want you or themself to get injured by another car.
2007-02-22 08:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by bAsic LiFE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Why would you NOT want to follow an officers instructions anyway.
I figure if you have nothing to hide, you will do what the officer asks.... Being arrogant, talking back or being difficult will only lead to trouble. The officer is not looking to make your life miserable.
If he/she asks you to get out of the car, there is probably a very good reason for it.....
2007-02-22 05:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The US supreme court has ruled that any/all occupants of a vehicle MAY be ordered to remain in or exit a vehicle during stops at the officers discretion.
2007-02-22 06:03:53 · answer #5 · answered by baalberith11704 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! If a police officer has a suspicion they can force you of your vehicle!! You can always ask why, but at the rate the police are going these days i would just step out!
2007-02-22 06:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by Mizz. J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most police request you to stay in your vehicle unless there is " Probable Cause " to re-act otherwise. Verbal Abuse would be a biggie, drunk, on drugs, violent, refuse are all good reasons to get attitude from police, generally not a good thing...
2007-02-22 05:17:55 · answer #7 · answered by fuzzypetshop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different states have different laws, but I do know that in WA state if you are a passenger in a vehicle and wearing your seatbelt you do not have to step out of the car, unless they have probable cause (i.e. marijuana smoke pouring out of the vehicle). If you are not wearing your seatbelt they can make you get out. If you are the driver it doesn't matter if you have your seatbelt on or not, they can make you get out.
2007-02-22 05:17:18 · answer #8 · answered by FlyChicc420 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-02-22 05:14:17 · answer #9 · answered by Groovy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just you and them: Police Officers can do anything they want. That is why cities do their best to hire decent people.
2007-02-22 07:34:02 · answer #10 · answered by steve.c_50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋