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Originally Posted by Asylum
Allow me to clarify
Local PD's are required to observe some sort of violation to result in the stopping of a vehicle.
State Police do not need a reason and are more than legally entitled to check for drivers license, vehicle registration ect.
These are usually covered under the highway traffic act according to your state / province.
If you live in a state where JC *Just Cause* is required, then believe you me I can think of several reasons why I ''stopped'' you, the most simple is you resemble a person of interest.
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What is the 4th Amendment?
What is unreasonable? You need probable cause or reasonable suspicion.
Can I run any plate I deem necessary on LEIN absent PC or RS? No!
Can I stop ANY vehicle absent PC or RS? No...Why?
The 4th Amendment to the Constitution which covers all citizens absent statutorial law which prevails.
Being a Detroit LEO does not mean we do things differently at all. Law is law. But I definately do use all applicable minor PC infractions such as license plate lamp out or fail to signal to stop a car if I believe crime is afoot. Do I stop and cite for stupid crap like that? Hell no.
I have to follow the law and the Constitution or else I get fired.
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It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?