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The police cannot search a vehicle unless they have a warrant for an arrest on the driver or any passenger, or they have reason to suspect that person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol use, or committed robbery or something. But, if a person runs a red light, that is reason enough to believe anything.
For officer safety, they can search the "lunge area," the area immediately within the drivers reach. Also, they don't have to have a warrant for arrest, they can perform an "administrative (inventory) search" subsequent to the arrest of the driver, if the driver is arrested for any reason, warrant or not. "Reason to suspect" is not adequate; they have to have "probable cause." While running a red light might be reason enough for "mere suspicion," it is not enough to search the entire vehicle. They can also ask the driver for consent to search (which should never be granted); most give consent even when they know there are illegal items in the vehicle. (I guess they think they will look suspicious if they don't and that the police won't find anything.) And finally, if a narcotics detection dog alerts on the outside of the vehicle, that gives probable cause to search.
What else can I help you with?
Did you witness a car running a red light?
I did not witness a car running a red light.
Can the police search your seized car?
Yes
If arrested can police search your car without a warrant?
Yes they can search it
At a police checkpoint can the police put their head in your car?
yes, it is not considered a "search"
Can police break into your car to search it when parked in public?
no
Can police search a car in ohio?
If they have probable cause.
If two people are parked in a car can police ask them to exit it then search car?
I think they only can search the car if they have probable cause.
What happens if a police damage your car during a search time?
Police are liable for the damage that they do to your car. You can file for damages against the police department to get your money.
Can police stop and check your car just for running plates?
yes
Can they search a car after you handcuffs?
I think that would be rather difficult for you to search your car while in handcuffs. Now, can the police search your car while you are handcuffed? Sure if they have your permission or if they have a search warrant.
Is prowl a police car?
Prowl is what they do, not what they are. To go about stealthily in search of prey
Police never ask if they can search the car in Texas?
The vehicle can be searched with probable cause, or if the car is being impounded an inventory will be done. The police do sometimes ask for permission as well, and that is another way the search can be valid.
