I was pulled over by herts police they drove past me, turned round followed for a mile then put the the lights on. i pulled over gave them all my documents he took them to the police car came back ad said its all ok. i said why did i get pulled he said stop check. i have Recently been in trouble with the police but not for driving offences any input would be great
2007-05-23 05:02:10 · 14 answers · asked by jockwelwyn 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
see my answer one question down
2007-05-23 05:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by NolaDawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would need probable cause or a reason to pull you over, such as outstanding warrants, unpaid traffic tickets, swerving, speeding, etc. There are instances where they seem to just be messing with you, and if the cop actually said something to the effect that the stop was random, then yes that is illegal, but not worth fighting unless something bad came of it.
2007-05-23 05:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by Take the Ticket 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Queensland, Australia we have random breath testing, which means anywhere and anytime you can get pulled over just to blow into the roadside breath testing device.
On the Labour Day holiday, myself and three others pulled over 411 cars in 4 hours and breath tested 411 drivers, happy to say that not one person registered over the limit, they must be taking the hint. Drink and Drive, you will be caught, sooner or later.
2007-05-25 01:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by copperiw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the police have a power to stop a vehicle on a public road at any time! under the road traffic act, and failure to comply with the direction of the police officer could result in prosecution.
basically yeah, we have the power to stop any vehicle on a road without reason.
but seriously dont worry about it, we spend a lot of time puling over cars as "something doesnt sit quite right"
we pull over loads of cars and check documents.
it's not a big deal at all.
2007-05-24 10:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by the mofo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have answered your own question "I have recently been in trouble with the police" they recognized you and wanted to check that the car was yours..Stay out of trouble and they wont stop you
2007-05-23 05:15:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will be looking all the time for stolen cars and criminals...you or your car must have set bells ringing but you checked out anyway.it,s good they do it i think....someone robbed a store near me and i was surrounded by police while walking as i had a hood up my coat same as the thief but when they see my age he said carry on sir.they don,t tell you why they stop you though
2007-05-23 05:09:39 · answer #6 · answered by foxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep you can or anyone can get a pull any time they feel like it dont worry to much about it I've heard their allowed extra tea breaks now and wont be having so much time to
2007-05-23 13:36:56 · answer #7 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Just because the reason is not apparent does not mean there is no reason.
2007-05-23 05:20:38 · answer #8 · answered by wuxxler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they feel something looks suspicious or lets face it they can do it because they want to hoping they catch you in a crime
2007-05-23 05:12:22 · answer #9 · answered by Joy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can be pulled over on suspicion
2007-05-23 05:09:55 · answer #10 · answered by alfred C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋