MotorBiscuit


A police officer can't require that you do any of these things without due cause, proper documentation, or placing you under arrest. 
The post 4 Things a Police Officer Can’t Do at a Traffic Stop appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

4 Things a Police Officer Can’t Do at a Traffic Stop


Police officers can complete a 'warrantless' car search during many traffic stops. Find out when they can't
The post 4 Times Police Officers Aren’t Actually Allowed to Search Your Car appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

4 Times Police Officers Aren’t Actually Allowed to Search Your Car

Maryland State


Plus, here’s how police officers can respond to a refusal to roll a car window down further.
The post How far do you have to roll your window down to speak to a police officer during a traffic stop? appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

How far do you have to roll your window down to speak to a police officer during a traffic stop?

North Carolina State

Lee County, NC

Sanford, NC

102.5 The Bone

A North Carolina man and woman are accused of hiding cocaine in a cheeseburger that was discovered, along with other drugs and firearms, during a traffic stop, authorities said.

Cocaine found in cheeseburger during traffic stop, police say

California State

The US Sun

A NEW law will prohibit officers from using expired tags to make traffic stops – unless the tags are older than a certain age. However, drivers can still be cited for it as long as the tags aren’t the reason they were pulled over. Assembly Bill 256 in California was signed into law in October […]

Cops can’t legally stop you from July 1 if license plate registration is expired – you still have limited time to fix it


You can refuse to comply with police officers as much as your voice will allow you to, but you could land in hot water. 
The post Are You Allowed To Refuse a Police Officer When They Ask For Your License and Registration? appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

Are You Allowed To Refuse a Police Officer When They Ask For Your License and Registration?


There are many uncommon reasons the police could pull you over. 
The post 3 Uncommon Reasons You Could Be Pulled Over by the Police appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

3 Uncommon Reasons You Could Be Pulled Over by the Police

Independence, IA

AUTHORITIES have warned drivers to adhere to posted speed limits, or be spotted and ticketed by new cameras – but turns out written tickets are even costlier. Drivers can automatically be ticketed $1,000 in certain zones if caught by a camera. Speed cameras have been installed across Independence, Iowa – about 45 minutes north of […]

Drivers face fines $120 over usual tickets for even 6mph above speed limit – cops warn licenses and insurance at risk

Daily Mail

A police officer was arrested over accusations he tried to steal $900 from a suspect during a traffic stop in North Carolina.

Moment cop is busted trying to steal $900 from suspect during traffic stop - now faces criminal charges himself

Athens, GA

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams


It doesn't actually hold beer, but is called a 'reefer' tank
The post What’s the Big Silver Keg Hanging Beneath Some Semi Truck Trailers? appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

What’s the Big Silver Keg Hanging Beneath Some Semi Truck Trailers?

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?


Most police stops end in a warning and/or ticket. But some motorists have been shocked when they are arrested instead.
The post 2 Unexpected Reasons a Traffic Stop Might Land You in Jail appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

2 Unexpected Reasons a Traffic Stop Might Land You in Jail


Know your personal rights at DWI checkpoints. Be aware of how things go and what officers can and can't legally do.
The post Here’s What the Police Can Legally Do at DWI Checkpoints appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

Here’s What the Police Can Legally Do at DWI Checkpoints

Chicago, IL

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?


A personal finance influencer with 1 million followers shares his top five trucks that hold their value.
The post 5 trucks that retain the most value after 5 years appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

5 trucks that retain the most value after 5 years

Coffee County, GA

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Oregon State

NewsByJoshua

With scorching heatwaves sweeping across the country, drivers are being advised to take their car's thermometer readings with a grain of salt. While your dashboard might display a temperature that seems outrageously high, experts suggest not relying on it for an accurate outdoor temperature gauge.

Drivers cautioned not to use a standard car feature on hot days - opt for your phone instead


How to avoid being hacked at the gas pump. 
The post 3 Ways to Avoid Having Your Information Stolen at the Gas Pump appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

3 Ways to Avoid Having Your Information Stolen at the Gas Pump

NewsBreak

Want a Smooth Traffic Stop? Police Officers Share What To Do


Police officers want smooth, easy traffic stops. Just like you. 
The post Want a Smooth Traffic Stop? Police Officers Share What To Do appeared first on...

Want a Smooth Traffic Stop? Police Officers Share What To Do

Comments / 0