sheriff's powers?

[The Unknown 1087]

I got told today that sheriff now have the power to pull people over for speeding as well as other things since a new law in pa went into effect.

is this true?

[HiredGoon]

Not yet.


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[The Unknown 1087]

Oh, ok thanks!

I really dont know what to think about it now. hmm.

[fingers80002]

That's funny you posted that.
Last week, a co-worker, saw a YCS deputy pull someone over in the parking lot.

[give]

you probly shouldent be speeding anyway,so i dont see a problem with it sorry to say,it you find youre self speeding ofter try leaving a little earlyer

[fingers80002]

you probly shouldent be speeding anyway,so i dont see a problem with it sorry to say,it you find youre self speeding ofter try leaving a little earlyer

That's not the issue.
The issue in the Sheriff's Dept. over-stepping their authority.

[DCChris]

[QUOTE][/you probly shouldent be speeding anyway,so i dont see a problem with it sorry to say,it you find youre self speeding ofter try leaving a little earlyer
QUOTE]

Thanks Mom..........

[soberbyker]

That's funny you posted that.
Last week, a co-worker, saw a YCS deputy pull someone over in the parking lot.

I think it depends on the department and the training, a few years ago while working a construction site in Chester County I saw a Chester County Sheriff car make a car stop.


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[wa3ra]

Since they need to be Act 120 trained to enforce the motor vehicle code, there are not a lot of Sheriff's departments that can...what are they, Chester and Allegheny?

[knight0334]

It depends. If the Deputy was properly trained/cert'd and he witnessed it, he can so long as its a breach of the peace which many motor vehicle violations are(speeding, passing recklessly, etc).

Kline, Leet, Lockridge, Dobbins, or some other case in Tioga or Potter county(I'm thinking Leet, and affirmed in Dobbins) that a Sheriff can if they are properly trained and cert'd, and if the offense occurs in their presense.

And since a Sheriff and his/her Deputies can arrest for a breach of the peace committed within his presense, he can also cite you.