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When an officer fails to see your hand signal the way you are turning is that probable cause to stop you for not using a turn signal?
Well if the officer did not see your signal, perhaps other divers would have missed it too. Police only stop drivers to ensure the roads are safe. If you feel strongly and have been written up you can always take it to a judge (you could lose). If you have just been warned then take it on the chin and try and use the signal light rather than you hands to signal.
What else can I help you with?
Can a police officer pull you over for no probable cause in Chicago?
They don't need 'probable cause', just a 'reasonable suspicion'.
What level of belief that allows the police to make an arrest?
The police officer has to have probable cause to believe a particular person commited the crime in question. In court, probable cause is NOT enough to convict you of the same crime.
Can an officer search your car on a traffic stop without your consent?
If probable cause is given then yes, the officer can.
Can a police officer stop you while your are walking on the sidewalk and search you and if they find anything can they charge you without probable cause?
Under no circumstances can a police officer stop you or search you without probable cause. Probable cause is one of the ways that an ordinary citizen's right to privacy is protected from unlawful search and seizure.
What is it called when an officer believes he has sufficient evidence to make an arrest?
Probable cause.
Can an Illinois officer run a persons name through the system without probable cause?
A computer check is an investigatory tool, no probable cause or reasonable suspicion is necessary.
How is probable cause and reasonable suspicion similar?
Probable cause and reasonable suspicion are legal actions that can be enforced by a law officer. These two actions are similar in that they give the police officer the ability to gain access when investigating a criminal action.
What if a cop makes up a probable cause to pull you over how can you prove that he had no probable cause?
Difficult and expensive to prove lack of probable cause. Probable cause can be anything from suspicious activity in the vehicle to weaving while driving or failure to signal. I am sure you could find a lawyer who would try but I am also sure the judge would eventually find for probable cause in the end.
Do you have to allow an officer of the law to search your car if you are stopped for a traffic violation?
No. Officers can only search your vehicle if 1) you consent or 2) if they have probable cause. If the officer has probable cause to search your vehicle, they generally won't ask you for permission, but will instead tell you that they are going to search your vehicle. Whether probable cause for a search exists depends on the circumstances.
Is having a Florida plate probable cause to stop a vehicle?
Probable cause is anything an officer wants it to be....whether it would hold up in court? Probably, if they find something else.
Brake lights not turning off?
The most probable cause is that the brake light switch is out of adjustment.
Can a police officer legally approach a parked car without a warrant or probable cause?
Yes, a police officer can legally approach a parked car without a warrant or probable cause as long as they are conducting a routine patrol or have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
