It is important that Officer Smith observes a traffic violation ...

[Redwolflake15]

It is important that Officer Smith observes a traffic violation (operating a vehicle with a defective tail light), because vehicle stops:
 
  a. may not be made randomly or on less than reasonable suspicion.
  b. may not be based on reasonable suspicion probable cause is required.
  c. must be supported by a warrant.
  d. cannot be based solely on vehicle make and model.

Question 2

For this to be a valid traffic stop, Officer Smith must:
 
  a. inform the person that they are free to go before attempting to get consent to search the vehicle.
  b. get a written consent to search, as oral consents are not valid.
  c. inform the person of their Fourth Amendment right before getting a consent to search.
  d. reasonably limit the duration of the stop.

[raenoj]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d

[Redwolflake15]

Excellent

[bigcheese9]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it