is it ok for the cops to  pull u over for expired tags when you have the temporay taped in the back window?
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OK civilian cops need a reason to pull you over un like what the second person said.  The can stop you because there are numbers on the tag and when the officer ran you plate the more then likely came back as expired, the DMV should have put something in computer for the cops so it would say that you had a temp tag but more then likely it did not make it into the comp and the cop needed to see the numbers on the tag and run those to make sure it was not stolen from another vehicle.  there are also regs on how it should be displayed so if it was done wrong he could have stopped you for that
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Depends on the state.  Give an attorney a call and ask.  In some states, the other party has to know that they are being taped.
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most certainly, many companies have parking with tags on it means reseerved for certain ppl or you are assing specific parking spots. If my chance if you miss the spot and mistakenly park anywhere else as per the policy or if they have signs in parking lot they can fine you.
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That information is confidential unless a subpoena is issued for records in a legal matter. \n\nTo the young lady that dated a deputy and stated that her ex-boyfriend and his partner ran tags of females that they thought were "hot" is a violation of professional ethics as a law enforcement officer. I am surprised that Internal Affairs hadn't conducted an Internal Investigation. You cannot run someones tags because they are "hot", it's an abuse of power. There may be an issue involving privacy here. You still need PC (probable cause) to stop someone or run a tag.\n\nI pay my taxes for protection not for the law enforcement to be chasing females or males, as the case maybe.
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WANT A NEW CAR FOR YOUR TROUBLES THE POLICE VIOLATED PROCEEDURES GO TO CITY COUSEL REQUEST DAMAGES YOU WILL WIN?>>>>?>??\n\nOh my god you mean this kind off shshsh happened to someone besides me....\n\nI'ts your lucky day. When this happen to me I became an instant expert.  I had two cars towed away out of my driveway with no notice just they were there monday gone without a trace tues.\n\n (Black 1992 convertible mazda 929 and a 64 1/2 mustang)\n\nlong story short you have a right to a tow hearing this is requested by you at the police agency where violation took place.  By law you have 10 or so days to do this length may vary all counties different. But what is universal they must give you a hearing verble or in person within 24 to 48 hours. This is done with the sargent or police captain to protect your rights against wrongful actions. \n\nThe police broke the law not the tow yard but they could be working together.  I would check to see if they were on tow duty that night and if another tow com got called off your tow.  Bottom line the city attourny defends city employees so have to get on city board meeting calindar to make complaint and equest reembursement of moneys lost.\nCar doesnt have to be registered or in your name to make claim .  If your were responsible for it. You will wineasally I got 10,003.00 for what happen to me.\n\nLots more info if you need it!  just email me tainaolson@yahoo.com
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Any parking violations? You know ,  outstanding parking tix?\n\nIf you let them go, they can come after you I think.\n\nGood Luck with whatever it is.......
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the pretruding ends shouldnt be more than a little over cars length i guess but as far as i know as long as you got the flag on and the lumber/pipes are tightly sercured you should be okay. if you get pulled over blame it on your bos or take the ticket to your boss and show him it and have him reimburse you because he told you to do it and if you didnt he wouldvve writen you up or tried to fire you make sure you tell him that and be like "what was i gonna to do say no to you so you could write me up or fire me?" to your boss if he gives you crap about reimbursing you for a ticket he caused you to get
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No you cant get arrested for not turning over the car but they will find it. I would suggest since if they do find it and take it , when you go to get it back they charge you not just what you owe but the cost of repoing it too , which is somewhere around 500 dlls. I would stick it in a friends garage or in storage and then work on getting the payments caught up. Another thing the repo guys arent going to come and ask you for the car , they will come in the middle of the night or when ever and just take it. You might wake up one day and think it was stolen and it wont be stolen just gone.
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You've written an awful lot of stuff here just to ask if the cops can pull someone over for "no reason."\n\nDoubtful.  \n\nIf the state you're writing about has a law that allows police to stop vehicles to check for current insurance (and for no other reason), then I would have to say the police can do that.  \n\nIf there's no such law in your state that allows that, it's going to be every bit as impossible to give you a good answer as Van Winkle says (and his was generally a very good answer).  You don't have anywhere near all the facts, so there's no way you can present them to anyone to get a decent answer.  \n\nAs for all the other stuff you wrote, did you have a question about it?  I see plenty of answers, but you never asked any questions.\n\nDon't get overly excited when you read people's answers here talking about search and seizure issues because based on what you wrote here, I doubt there are any.  \n\nPost more if you want to know more.\n\nEDIT 6.11.06:\n\nWow!\n\nOkay, let's see what we can do here.\n\nNeed to know what state you're in.  Sorry I didn't mention that before, I should have.  States have different laws, and the very best answer will come to you from someone who knows that State's law on these issues.  However, these are mostly constitutional questions, so I can probably give you some decent answers (because the Constitution applies in all states).\n\n1.  Generally, yes.  If it's stolen, it's contraband, and nobody has the right to possess contraband.  It would be like trying to argue that the police couldn't take your heroin without a warrant or consent...they can, because it's contraband.  NOTE: this is only as to the seizure of the item, not the search.  \n\n2.  Almost impossible to answer.  Really, none of these questions are all that "answerable," without knowing exactly what the facts were.  There are times when the police can enter uninvited and without a warrant, and there are times they cannot.  I wish I could go into this more with you, but you're talking about hours and hours of search and seizure law here, to be able to cover all the possibilities.\n\n3.  Your family can always file a complaint with the officer's employer.  I have no idea what the outcome of that could be, of course.\n\n4.  I don't know how you know "for sure" some of the property wasn't stolen, so it's difficult to address this.  Assuming you really do know the status of the property you're referring to, you should contact the law enforcement agency that seized the property and give them a statement as to the status of the property.  Do not waste your time by telling them things like, "it's my brother's, and my brother would never steal anything" or, "the neighbor gave it to my brother last year and my neighbor wouldn't have stolen it" because you just don't know those things to be 100% factual.  Perfectly innocent people can sometimes trade or give away stolen property without knowing it, but it doesn't mean the property isn't every bit as stolen.\n\nYou've repeatedly said that you stay out of the drama (wise decision, by the way), so I'm guessing that you really don't have all the facts.  If you weren't there at the time all this happened, you really aren't in a good position to know all the intimate details for certain, and it's the details that can really make a difference.  \n\nI don't know for sure that it's working, but if you'd like you're welcome to click on my avatar-thingy up there and contact me for some more discussion on this issue.  It's probably about to be beaten to death here, and I admire the reasonable tone of your questions.
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Yes, it's illegal. But all police can do is cite you for operating a vehicle without a bond or insurance. You can still drive away, but if you don't get insurance, eventually your license will be susupended/revoked and you won't be able to register your car without proof of insurance.
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The officers cannot conduct a search without a warrant or without probable cause, unless there are specific special circumstances.\n\nGenerally, the police can pull you over for any suspicion.  Expired tags, no front plates, broken taillight, etc.  If they then "smell" something suspicious (i.e., pot or alcohol), they can then search your car under suspicion of possession or DUI.  If they place you under arrest, they can basically search every inch of your car.\n\nIf they ask if they can search your car YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO SAY NO!!!!!  If you consent to a search, they have the ability to search your entire car.\n\nIf they simply give you a ticket and search your car without consent, they have violated your rights.  If they find any evidence in your car, it cannot be used against you in court.  If they found nothing or no charges were placed against you, you should still make a complait to the police department they were from. It will go in their file and it may help someone else (or you) defend themself in the future.
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u could get contact 2 the police and they could trace the person that does it but only if ur 100%postive ,or else u would look like an idiot in front of the cops.
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I don't think so...but if get stopped again then there yes they will arrest you..but you should go back home and present yourself and try to fix all that..:)
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Yes indeed. the officer can cite you later. The legnth of time depends on the state you were pulled over in.\nIn New York it is up to 90 Days.
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Police stop people all the time for minor traffic violation with no intention of giving them a ticket. They use the minor traffic violation as probable cause to stop and contact you.\n\nOnce they have you stopped, they start checking for other more serious violations such as DWI, Driving While License Suspended, Odor of Drugs, Plain View Contraband, Etc. It also gives the Officer the opportunity to see who is in the vehicle and to see if they are wanted.\n\nIf the Officer did not give you a ticket at the scene, then I'm sure your were just warned. I can not speak for every state, but in Texas, we do not mail a ticket to you after the stop. We give it to you at the scene or not at all.\n\nIn Texas, we use minor violations to stop people and check their story out. We have a lot of drugs coming in from Mexico. If things don't add up, then we dig further. If everything seems to check out, then we send them on their way. \n\nRemember the Oklahoma City Bomber was caught on a traffic stop. As for Gunny T's answer, I catch a wanted person, drugs, or a DWI in about 1 out of every 10-15 traffic stops. So it does work.
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In most states you can get a ticket for this because is obscures the license plate.\n\nIt's alright to drive with the tailgate down as long as it doesn't cover your license plate.  So, unless your pickup has a translucent tail gate, keep it up.
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I think about the only thing you can legally do would be to record details...e.g., make, model, rego, driver's details, time(s) of passing and if the car(s) in question cut laps around the block - then report the offenders to the police. \n\nThey can legally be booked for noise and public nuisance laws - and possibly if their cars are unroadworthy...as it's quite possible too. \n\nTake note in particular of "regulars" - if the police know a car is regular in the area, they'll be more likely to be a) able to do something and b) actually try to do it - if they know s/he'll be back again than if they are itinerant! \n\nHope this helps... :-)