Probable cause and suspicion with likely cause?

[PyRo]

Maybie but if you have somthing very illilgle and you get it covered it may be worth it.

[Steelrat]

Or, dont have anything illegal.

[PyRo]

With reasonable suspition they can stop you that's it, you can tell them you don't feel like talking to them and be on your way. They might be able to run your license and check your reg/insurance too.

[fire1811]

basically it always has been and always will be.
If a cop wants to pull you over, he can there is always a reason.

[B.A.M.]

it depends if the cops a jerk or not. Some are nice and some abuse power so it basicly chance you'll get pulled over.

[PyRo]

If you look underage and you shouldn't be driving, that is reason enough to pull you over. He isn't being a jerk he is enforcing the law. The people you should be directing your anger towrds are the ones who made the curfew. When you turn 18 you can vote for somone in favor of removing it.

[Dubstar112]

In illinois I know to do a routine check, they need to set up and confirm their pattern for checking. They need to sit at a certain rode and pull over every 15th car that comes by, something like that. Just can't do random routine checks.

Same in NYS.

Also If they ask if they may search the vehicle, a warrant is not needed however your permission is. We studied cases where a driver was pulled over and his glovebox contained marijuana and the significance of the case was did the police have permission to search your car (although on state property such as a city street). The case was tossed. Granted this was in CA, and the law isnt grown in the field of corn any more.

[skife]

if the cop asks you to do anything, you dont have to.

the only thing you have to do for the police when they pull you over is give them your lisence and registration.

also, if they ask you to step out of the car and you do, i think that gives them right to search it.

[Dubstar112]

I dont believe it does. But thats not the matter at hand so I wont get too involved in finding if Im right or wrong. However those may be the only things you have to do, but It sure makes a better impression if you follow other instructions within reason. Dont go plead' the fifth if he asks you whether or not you knew you had a taillight out.. ya know etc

[fire1811]

it depends if the cops a jerk or not. Some are nice and some abuse power so it basicly chance you'll get pulled over.

the law is the law. if your breaking it he's not being a jerk, he's doing his job.

dont break the law and you shouldnt have anything to worry about.

do i speed/break laws? sure i do but I wont be complaining if i get caught either.

i love people that get mad at the police for giving them a speeding ticket.