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Question for a LEO
Can an unmarked car pull you over for a traffic violation?
No, I didn't get pulled over or anything, just a question that came up during a conversation. I was always under the impression that for safety reasons a traffic unit must be marked with insignia, etc...
Thoughts?
Thanks.
If you think about it, you can probably remember seeing unmarked cars involved in traffic stops, at least on the interstate. I know I've seen a few.
Unmarked cars pull people over all the time up here. I don't agree with the practice for the reasons you mention (safety), as well as simply being a form of revenue enhancement.
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Fort Collins unmarked giant suv got me once by running up on my little vw tail gaiting until i sped up.
Cars, pickups, suv, most if not all Dept.s in the metro area use them in their traffic units. If you're ever not convinced it's for real get on the cell immediately to 911 and request a marked unit. Also the 911 operator can confirm the stop as well.
Mostly true, but dependent upon who is making the stop. If CSP is making a stop in say, Lakewood, when you call 911, you will get a Lakewood dispatcher and they will not know that CSP is making that stop until and unless they contact CSP dispatch.Originally Posted by Doc45
“Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.” Andrew Jackson
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
I have definitely had the, "I just called the county and they said they have no one at this address, you're not a real cop." I then try to explain that I don't work for the county, even though the city I work for is in the county they just called. It pretty much goes south from there, people in handcuffs, charges of obstruction and so on.
Now imagine when I do it! Tons of fun.
“Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.” Andrew Jackson
A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'
That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
As stated, unmarked vehicles with the proper emergency equipment (primarily red and blue lights) are frequently used for traffic enforcement, and the State Patrol is one of the biggest users of unmarked vehicles for traffic.
To the best of my knowledge, it is illegal for non-law enforcement to have red and blue lights in their vehicle. This law was changed within the past few years due to impersonation cases.
When in doubt, call 911 while driving at a safe speed to a populated area before pulling over. The dispatcher should be able to confirm that the car pulling you over is a genuine police officer.
Hope this helps.
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