Traffic Stop Procedures
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According to the text, what can officers no longer routinely search the vehicle for during a traffic stop?

  • Driver's license or ID
  • Proof of insurance
  • Registration
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Who published The One Minute Brief?

  • Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office (correct)
  • Public Safety Through Education
  • Legal Unit, Legal Affairs Division
  • Volume 41, Issue 1
  • What is the contact number for the Legal Unit, Legal Affairs Division?

  • 8305-978-213
  • 213-978-8305 (correct)
  • 213-8305-978
  • 978-8305
  • According to the information provided, what was the ruling in the combined cases of In re Arturo D. and Hinger (2002) 27 Cal. 4th 60 prior to November 25, 2019?

    <p>If requested documents were not produced by the driver, the officer could enter the vehicle and search for them, seizing any evidence that came into plain view in the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, what did the California Supreme Court conclude in the case of People v. Lopez (2019) Cal. 5th S 238627?

    <p>The desire to obtain a driver's identification following a traffic stop does not constitute an independent, categorical exception to the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, what are some possible alternatives suggested by the court for searching for documents following a traffic stop?

    <p>Consent searches, exigent circumstances, or the 'automobile exception' based on probable cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Searches during Traffic Stops

    • Officers can no longer routinely search the vehicle for digital evidence during a traffic stop.
    • The One Minute Brief was published by an unknown author.
    • The contact number for the Legal Unit, Legal Affairs Division is not provided.

    California Supreme Court Rulings

    • Prior to November 25, 2019, the California Supreme Court ruled in the combined cases of In re Arturo D. and Hinger (2002) 27 Cal. 4th 60 that electronic devices are subject to search incident to arrest.
    • In the case of People v. Lopez (2019) Cal. 5th S 238627, the California Supreme Court concluded that the police need a warrant to search the digital contents of a cell phone.

    Alternatives to Searching for Documents

    • The court suggested alternatives to searching for documents following a traffic stop, including:
      • Obtaining a search warrant
      • Requesting the driver's consent to search

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    Test your knowledge on recent changes in traffic stop procedures with this legal bulletin quiz. Learn about the updated rules regarding routine searches of vehicles for driver's licenses, registration, and proof of insurance. Stay informed and understand your rights during traffic stops.

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