A ticket by a city police officer on the freeway for "allegedly" cutting another driver off and then a faliure to yeild to an emergency vehicle (as I did not see his flashing lights advising me to stop for about 2 miles).
2007-03-06 11:46:39 · 4 answers · asked by GZA1ER 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Usually yes. I don't know about California in particular but in most states cops are certified by a state Peace Officer Standards and Testing board. (POST). That peace officer is then authorized to enforce laws statewide. Jurisdiction is really just between different departments to determine who is responsible for each area. Jurisdiction is actually more important in determining what courts can hear the complaint. Your case will be determined by where the initial infraction occured leading to the stop, not where the stop took place.
2007-03-06 14:27:01 · answer #1 · answered by Pooky Bear the Sensitive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming the freeway in question was inside city limits, yes. If not, maybe.
2007-03-06 13:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, he is enforcing Ca. vehicle code laws which are applicable to city streets or freeways.
2007-03-06 11:59:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it is within his jurisdiction.
2007-03-06 23:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋