Traffic Stops and Vehicle Searches
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According to the text, what does the recent decision state about routine searches during traffic stops?

  • Officers may no longer routinely search the vehicle for a driver's license or ID (correct)
  • Officers may still routinely search the vehicle for a driver's license or ID
  • Officers must always search the vehicle for a driver's license or ID
  • Officers may only search the vehicle for a driver's license or ID if the driver fails to provide such documents

    • What types of documents are officers likely not to search for during traffic stops, according to the text?

  • Driver's license or ID
  • Driver's license or ID, proof of insurance, and registration (correct)
  • Proof of insurance or registration
  • Driver's license or ID and proof of insurance

    • Which department published The One Minute Brief mentioned in the text?

  • Legal Unit, Legal Affairs Division
  • The One Minute Brief Department
  • Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (correct)
  • Traffic Stops Department

    • According to the information provided, what was the previous ruling regarding routine searches of vehicles during traffic stops?

    <p>Routine searches were permissible if requested documents were not produced by the driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the case In re Arturo D. and Hinger (2002) 27 Cal. 4th 60?

    <p>The case was overruled and routine searches of vehicles for driver's licenses, registration, and proof of insurance were no longer permissible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alternatives did the court suggest for searching for documents such as driver's licenses, registration, and proof of insurance?

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

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