I'm not too sure I want to submit to these new random vehicle inspections happening in NYC. They were inspired by the recent troubles in Britain.
I thought that even in times of terrorism, the police still need Probably Cause in order to effect a vehicle search.
2007-06-30 12:31:43 · 6 answers · asked by Aaron W 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I was referring to searches - sorry.
As for Millie - it's refreshing to see your answer being disapproved of.
I always thought of our rights as inalienable, and not revocable under any circumstances. The problem with the attitude of "If I have nothing to hide, let them search me" is that the temptation is there for governments to abuse their authority, and start "defining down" what constitutes criminal or terrorist behavior.
What if they discover a spent propane cooking cylinder from your last camping trip, during one of these searches you're willingly submitting to? You have no terrorist intentions, but remember careers are built on arrests of terrorists and drug dealers. I betcha there'd be a dozen and a half police vehicles within minutes, helicopter-shoot footage of you getting carted away, and news of a "terrorism arrest." Once the hubbub dies down, and the participants get their due credit, you'll be quietly sent on your way.
2007-06-30 13:11:59 · update #1
i always refuse and i never have anything to hide. i always tell the cop(s) that he can search my car if i can search his. they always search anyway and i have even had to wait a couple of times for the k-9 unit to show up. when they don't find anything they always ask why i refused and i just tell them that i don't feel the need to surrender my rights.
2007-06-30 12:42:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make up your mind. Are you asking about inspections or searches? They are totally different things. Inspections are checks for equipment violations. If you refuse, they can revoke your registration. It is then illegal to drive the car on public roads. Simply being on the road is reason enough for an inspection. Searches involve looking for something in the vehicle.
2007-06-30 19:58:40 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure of the specifics, but I assume your car is being searched prior to entering a certain area, district or garage. If you refuse you will not be allowed entry and most assuredly you'll be looked at with much suspicion.
2007-06-30 19:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probable cause can be over looked. They are using the doctrine of national security. Best bet is to go along with it. If you don't you will probably go to jail. Though if youare a bleeding heart liberal, take it to court and appeal as high as you can go.
2007-06-30 19:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by AAA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To search your car, they need a warrant. If you agree to give them permission, then they do it. So what they do is ask to let them inspect your car.
If you do not want them to, just say no.
2007-06-30 20:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by TURANDOT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"He who has nothing to hide, has nothing to fear."
2007-06-30 19:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by Millie 7 · 1⤊ 6⤋