isn't there a law now that states a cop cannot pull sum1 over if they aren't in a cop car?

Question

i thought i heard sumthing like this once b4. like a cop can't pull you over in an unmarked car or sumthing ...

Answer 1

They can pull you over if they are in an unmarked car, they cannot however pursue a vehicle if they are in an unmarked car. Trying to get out of a ticket?

Answer 2

The laws on this is made by the state,

In many states a unmarked car can not normally work traffic. But that does not mean they can't pull you over in emergancy traffic issue, or for other crimes.

Also the idea of what a marked car is, varies. and it can vary by department, for example in GA they use sports cars for drug work and they will pull people over in drug stops.

and even marked cars may not have lights on top, but the lights may merely be on the windshield visors as long as there is printing on the car doors.

So it can vary as to what the stop is far, if it is a state or county police car, and what state you are in,.

Answer 3

Not true. The NYC Police Department has thousands of unmarked cars that are used by everyone, from regular precinct cops to Highway Patrol Officers, to narcotics and anti-crime teams. Narcotics even has cars that have been confiscated from criminals and have been forfeited to the Dept.

The NYC Highway Patrol & the NYS Troopers also utilizes "slick tops", cars that have the Dept. decals, but no roof lights. There are also the new Dodge Chargers and NYC Highway Patrol also uses a NYC Yellow Taxi Cab for some of its DWI Enforcement.

Answer 4

Laws on this subject vary by state. In some states you would be required to yield to an unmarked vehicle with a red light in the window, and in others you might not. However, once you have yielded, you have acceded to their authority and any attempt to flee or run at that point could be considered criminal.

Contact a local attorney or the local highway patrol/state police office for information.

- Carl

Answer 5

You do not have to immediately yield (pull over) for an unmarked car as the police must identify themselves. Generally, they will get a marked car to pull you over.

There is typically some minimal marking on "unmarked" cars, it just isn't very clear. Normally there is a logo on the side of the car, for example. It could be anyone.

The police must identify themselves. If there is absolutely no marking and you have reason to doubt they are the police then don't stop.

Laws vary by state so ask a lawyer in your state for specifics.

Answer 6

Unmarked police cars have the lights on the inside, and yes, they can pull you over just like all the others.

Answer 7

No such law. If you think that the car pulling you over may not be a police car, then you'd best use your judgement, but unmarked cars are in use all over the country.

Answer 8

In Indiana, state law says that a police officer must be in a marked car or in police uniform.

Yes, that means a police officer in Indiana, by state law, can give you a ticket in their personal vehicle as long as they are in uniform. I can't imagine any of them will try to pull you over in their Honda Odyssey. If you drive like an idiot, they may follow you until you stop at your destination and give you a citation.

Answer 9

Depends on the state, Some states require a Marked Police Vehicle for traffic stops, others don't

Answer 10

They can, but you can call 911 if you don't feel safe and they will radio the cop to signal to you that they are for real, like flashing their lights, etc..