Is it true that the police cannot compel you to exit your vehicle during a traffic stop without arresting you?

Answer 1

Wow....where some of these folks get their information. It is not a matter of suspicion, probable cause, or whatever term they chose to use (some WAY out of context). It is primarily a safety reason and yes, based on supreme court rulings an officer can compel you to exit your vehicle during a traffic stop. Some smart officers use that to their advantage. It is a request made based on safety reasons but a cognizant officer also uses that opportunity to observe the area inside the vehicle that is within immediate control of the driver and passenger for any "contraband" to establish reasonable suspicion and warrant further investigation.....

Answer 2

The exact opposite. The supreme court has ruled that Police officers can legally order you out of a vehicle during a traffic stop, without arresting you.

Answer 3

That is false. The Supreme Court has ruled that an officer can make you exit your vehicle during a traffic stop.

Answer 4

Not true. If you want to find out how hard the surface around your vehicle is, try it. They do need your permission to search unless there is something illegal in plain view. If you have plenty of time, after you have gotten up off the ground, refuse permission to search. You and the cop can bond while waiting for the drug dog to arrive while you are being "detained". Of course you probably won't have much to say except asking why you are getting citations for every "issue" on your car except the air in the tires. Plain and simple truth.

Answer 5

With reasonable suspicion, yes they can detain you while they do what they need to do. It also depends on what the agency's policy is on that given matter and state.

TIP: It helps the officer(s) when the vehicle operator turns on the overhead light, turns off the engine, has the proper papers ready and has hands on top of the driving wheel when approached.

Answer 6

The Supreme court has ruled they can have you exit your car for safety reasons . I wouldn't want to stand out in traffic while harassing(oops) scratch that , doing my job.

Answer 7

you must exit the vehicle if requested to. they don't have to arrest you, they can detain you. but for the girls out there, don't leave your purse in the car. the police can not search your purse with out probable cause, suspicion of weapons / drugs, unless you leave it in the car, or give them permission. the police will tear up your purse, and your car if they suspect you of illeagal doings. if you're on parole, or probation, you have no say so, no rights, either does the driver of the car, if that isn't you.

Answer 8

You are just screwed either way you want to go. They have the upper hand, the probable cause (if you don't comply) and then if you do comply and something is found (or around here they will FIND SOMETHING or SOME REASON) you go to jail anyway...so best to be just up front an honest to begin with I guess.

Answer 9

They can ask you to step out of your car.

They cannot SEARCH your car without your permission, unless you are under arrest.

If they ask you to set out of your car, then ask to search your car, this is when you need to ask if you're are under arrest. If the answer is NO, then you tell them they do not have your permission to search your car. If they do, wee-ha! with an attorney you can probably get some one to write you a nice check ( lawsuit settlement)

Oddly the same goes for if they ask if they can search your motorcycle.

If they ask if to search your UFO, then you've had too much to drink

Answer 10

Rule of thumb, always obey a police officer. They have the means and power to really screw your life up.

Peace

Jim

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