How can he wait that long to pull me over. Then issue ticket?
2007-07-20 08:09:42 · 11 answers · asked by amy68937 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
That is quite a distance, but legal. I'd be curious as to what the explanation would be, other than there was no safe place to stop you.
2007-07-20 08:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is absolutely legal to wait 11 blocks (or 11 miles) to pull you over. The officer must act reasonably quickly when observing, then acting on an offense. Of course, the reasonable part of that, depends on what the officer thinks is reasonable. If the officer wanted to wait for backup, wait for a safe / well lit area or just wait because he was waiting on returns to make sure you were not wanted, that is all good. Frankly, 11 blocks is not that far and is not an unreasonable distance by any stretch.
2007-07-20 08:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by James P 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes the police are delayed while running your license plate number through the system. Many police officers like to know if the car they are about to pull over is stolen or has recently be used in a crime or something like that. If it comes back that there is a problem he would probably call for back-up before pulling that car over.
Sorry you received a ticket. Don't be too hard on them. That same cop may lay his/her life on the line someday defending you or someone you love. They may save you or someone you love while you are having a medical problem. They may capture a rapist that may have made you or someone you love his next victim. Remember, it is a thin blue line that protects the public from the criminals.
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2007-07-20 08:20:24 · answer #3 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I had a trial where a defendant made a similar argument to yours. The Judge didn't buy it. Often police are running your plates and checking for warrants. Other times, they're trying to determine if you are drunk or under the influence of drugs. Sometimes, they're just looking for a place to pull you over, such as a well-lighted area or a low-traffic street, that will be safer for them and for you.
2007-07-20 10:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by gobiasindustries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he is not required to IMMEDIATELY stop you. He was probably running your license place to get a better idea who he was dealing with. You can argue that you should be let off because of the delay if you wish. The judge would enjoy a good laugh.
2007-07-20 08:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
He was probably running you license plate to make sure you weren't wanted, or the car was stolen or whatever. They do that alot so they have an idea what they are running into.
2007-07-20 08:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
He was probably running your plate and all that. Maybe he had something going on over the radio that he had to listen for..
2007-07-20 08:15:33 · answer #7 · answered by James Dean 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
what do you mean "How can he wait that long to pull me over"?
regardless of how long it may or may not have taken the officer to pull you over, you still allegedly committed the offense.
thats like saying becuase it took so long to catch the murder, he cannot be charged
2007-07-20 08:15:10 · answer #8 · answered by Kevy 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
he was running your plate to see if you had any warrants, and he wanted to see if he could add a couple more infractions to the ticket!
2007-07-20 08:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would take that to court you could like so beat that....
2007-07-20 08:13:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋