Traffic Stops
Virginia cops bust drivers for driving without ice cream
Getting pulled over by the cops will ruin just about anyone's day. Except in Halifax, Virginia.
Yes, cops can pull you over for an obscured license plate
Most states have laws that require car owners to ensure their license plates remain visible and clear of obstructions. In practicality, that can be cumbersome. Trailers, trailer hitches, bike racks and other ordinary vehicle equipment can often restrict that view.
Supreme Court: Police cannot prolong traffic stops
Police officers cannot detain motorists for any longer than necessary during ordinary traffic stops.
Traffic stops at heart of Ferguson Police Department's racial bias
The Ferguson Police Department used traffic enforcement as a means to systemically discriminate against minorities, a new report from the Department of Justice found.