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  1. January 16th, 2009, 12:01 PM #1
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    Default "It is the right of an officer to check your car"...

    Just was watching "Real stories of the highway patrol" and the guy actually said "It is the right of an officer to check your car if they believe drugs or illegal substances may be inside"


    uhhh WHAT? wanna run that one by me again?
    The first vehicles normally on the scene of a crime are ambulances and police cruisers. If you are armed you have a chance to decide who gets transported in which vehicle, if you are not armed then that decision is made for you.

    Be prepared, because someone else already is and no one knows their intent except them.
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  2. January 16th, 2009, 12:11 PM #2
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    Default Re: "It is the right of an officer to check your car"...

    didn't you notice that in the Bill Of Rights ?
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  3. January 16th, 2009, 12:17 PM #3
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    Default Re: "It is the right of an officer to check your car"...

    Quote Originally Posted by 1861 View Post
    didn't you notice that in the Bill Of Rights ?
    I always forget, is the "right to go wherever they want, whenever they want" before or after "THou shalt not own a firearm that is not used for sporting purposes" and "Thou must incriminate themselves when asked to"
    The first vehicles normally on the scene of a crime are ambulances and police cruisers. If you are armed you have a chance to decide who gets transported in which vehicle, if you are not armed then that decision is made for you.

    Be prepared, because someone else already is and no one knows their intent except them.
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    Default Re: "It is the right of an officer to check your car"...

    Quote Originally Posted by Dredly View Post
    … "It is the right of an officer to check your car… "
    … through the window of a closed and locked door.
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  5. January 16th, 2009, 12:19 PM #5
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    Default Re: "It is the right of an officer to check your car"...

    I do not know about here, but In Canada they can "preform" a safety inspection that consists of checking the spare and jack... In Most cars, this means opening the trunk, but in a van or pickup, the tire is in the van and the jack in the truck cab.

    Basically, once the door is open, they can continue their search. I have seen instances where there where "Seatbelt" checks also, ..

    Can you step out of the car please, I need to check the seat belts for retention..

    I have not seen anything like this here yet, but it will probably happen soon.
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  6. January 16th, 2009, 12:21 PM #6
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    Default Re: "It is the right of an officer to check your car"...

    Quote Originally Posted by Frenchy View Post
    I do not know about here, but In Canada they can "preform" a safety inspection that consists of checking the spare and jack... In Most cars, this means opening the trunk, but in a van or pickup, the tire is in the van and the jack in the truck cab.

    Basically, once the door is open, they can continue their search. I have seen instances where there where "Seatbelt" checks also, ..

    Can you step out of the car please, I need to check the seat belts for retention..

    I have not seen anything like this here yet, but it will probably happen soon.
    My seatbelt was buckled and works fine. If you would like to go into my vehicle you will require a warrant.
    The first vehicles normally on the scene of a crime are ambulances and police cruisers. If you are armed you have a chance to decide who gets transported in which vehicle, if you are not armed then that decision is made for you.

    Be prepared, because someone else already is and no one knows their intent except them.
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    Default Re: "It is the right of an officer to check your car"...

    Quote Originally Posted by Dredly View Post
    My seatbelt was buckled and works fine. If you would like to go into my vehicle you will require a warrant.
    Or probable cause, which I hope is what this officer was referring to.
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    Default Re: "It is the right of an officer to check your car"...

    Quote Originally Posted by Dredly View Post
    My seatbelt was buckled and works fine. If you would like to go into my vehicle you will require a warrant.
    The answer to that in Canada is quite simple, No PROBLEM!


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    Default Re: "It is the right of an officer to check your car"...

    Quote Originally Posted by Dredly View Post
    Just was watching "Real stories of the highway patrol" and the guy actually said "It is the right of an officer to check your car if they believe drugs or illegal substances may be inside"


    uhhh WHAT? wanna run that one by me again?
    I would say duty yes, right no. It is my right as a citizen of the US to not have my rights infringed upon. If they don't have probable cause (seeing or smelling something) they have to produce a warrant as far as I know. A car is private property, is it not?
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    Default Re: "It is the right of an officer to check your car"...

    You are right Tootie, the government and it's enforcers do not have rights. They have powers. Powers, which are conferred to them by....the people.
    Go sell crazy some where else, we're all stocked up here.


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