Massachusetts traffic violations lead to car search
In Massachusetts, police officers are allowed to do random checks of cars. If the police find that the owner of the car has a warrant, the police are allowed to pull over and arrest the driver. Here are a few things that the police may pull you over for:
- The police know that the driver’s license is suspended
- Driver has an active warrant
- Police run the plate and find out the car is reported stolen
- Police can pull your car over for any traffic violation. It does not matter if the traffic violation was a serious violation or if it was for a minor offense. Therefore, it is very important that you have your car in good working order. Here is a list of traffic violations that the police may pull you over for.
- Failure to use turn signal
- Marked lanes violation
- Failure to stay a safe distance away from the car in front of you (tailgating)
- License tag out
- Brake light broken
- Stopping in traffic for no apparent reason
- Head lights out
- Failure to stop at red light
- Failure to stop at stop sign
- Failure to yield
- Improper tint on window
- Missing side mirrors
- Speeding
- Failure to turn with care
- Weaving in and out of traffic
- Expired inspection sticker
- Equipment violation
Probable Cause for Police Arrest
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