Author Question: It is important that Officer Smith observes a traffic violation (operating a vehicle with a ... (Read 26 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Aug 16, 2018

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.