So the other day I was stopped while walking into my hotel after being out of my car for about 3-5min about a broken head lamp. The cop supposedly saw it while I was driving, but decided not to even approach me until I was well out of my vehicle. He didn't even turn his lights on until I was reaching for the door of the hotel.
To my knowledge and understanding by Michigan law once your car is shut off and you are completely out of your car an officer can no longer confront ,nor ticket, you about anything like that.
I heard this from numerous people and would like to know if this is absolutely true, and where it is in the law books.
2007-12-29 20:28:13 · 11 answers · asked by MichDriver03 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
He can no longer ticket you for a driving offense, but he can ticket you for the condition of the vehicle. A broken headlamp is a hazard for both you and other motorists.
2007-12-29 20:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Sorry, but that is untrue. I am a Michigan law enforcement officer and there is no such law. If the officer saw you driving the vehicle, then he can stop you even outside the vehicle and issue you a citation. As long as I can identify the driver, I can mail the ticket for certain violations.
HASEO: Stop giving out false information. If you don't know, don't answer.
2007-12-30 04:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by chill out 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say I have expertise in Michigan law but it would make no sense. If it were true, anyone could simply pull over when they know a cop is after them, turn off the car and jump out.
If the cop saw you driving and witnessed the violation...we got you dead to rights. It's just a headlamp citation....easily fixed and most jurisdictions cut the fine to a small fee upon proof of correction.
2007-12-29 23:37:24 · answer #3 · answered by sarinx830 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states it is the opposite. I do not see why an officer can not issue a citation if he witnessed you violating traffic code. There is no law in Minnesota that says an officer even has to pull you over. An officer can issue a citation via the mail if they witness you violate traffic law/code.
Again that is Minnesota Law. Michigan maybe different. I think it is just because it is different people think it is illegal or not just. The police in most states have a lot more power than people think.
2007-12-29 20:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That'd be a stupid law if you ask me.
Say you get off the train and a ticket inspector asks for your ticket. Can you just jump over the turnstiles and be completely immune from a fine?
2007-12-29 20:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but your information is absolutely false...As long as the officer observed the offense and you committing it he can charge you with it(issue summonse,etc) for a violation it must be done within 6 months of the offense.
2007-12-29 21:04:53 · answer #6 · answered by baalberith11704 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were as concerned about fixing your broken headlight as you are about having to pay the ticket, you wouldn't be in this position. That's the whole point of the ticket. Fix the light!!!
2007-12-29 21:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
more than likely he was just telling you that you had a broken headlight. but, yes you can be stopped for it after you get out of your vehicle. heck, I've pulled people out of their houses for DUI because they made it home before I could catch up to them. this isn't duck, duck, goose. there is no "safe zone".
2007-12-30 02:22:21 · answer #8 · answered by Spoken Majority 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know the laws in your state. You are troubled by this, so call a attorney.
2007-12-29 21:15:09 · answer #9 · answered by Bob Dylan ♪ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, if you were in possession of the car keys, and he seen you leaving the car, your gone.
2007-12-29 20:32:45 · answer #10 · answered by Alice C 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋