11. Can the eyes of a police officer determine whether I’ll end up with a speeding ticket or not?
Unfortunately, yes… It’s the right of a police officer to give you a ticket based on their visual observations. In other words, they don’t have to use a speed gun to give you a speeding ticket.
Michael Kramer, a New York attorney, says that the visual opinion of a police officer is considered evidence, and it is actually more than enough to give someone a speeding conviction. So, if the court thinks that the police officer has approximated your speed correctly, your speeding ticket is valid.
As Columbo says, just one more thing…..
44 thoughts on “11 Things Police Officers Don’t Want You to Know”
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You specified the law in two states regarding a police officer’s right to demand identification. Is there a website where I can learn about the laws in the 48 remaining states regarding this issue?
Thank you,
Mary Sausalito
Hi Mary,
I googled “what states do not allow police officers to require ID”
2nd Link down is Stop and Identify states 2022 – World Population Review
Hope this helps
Stay safe……Gabriella
It’s always illegal to drive without a license, so you always have to show a license when pulled over and asked… On the street, however, they need cause, and you can nicely ask for cause before showing ID, and if you are walking and don’t have any ID, that’s not grounds for detainment…
I once got called over to a Cop car, after I was done making an ATM deposit while riding my bicycle… He said “Can I see some ID?” I responded politely, but really extremely curiously “Possibly, why?”, He said “You match the description of a Bicycle ATM Robber”… Of course that made be bust out in laughter, but he sat stoic, a little on edge, so I said “Could you show me proof of my likeness to this bank robber?”… He pulled out a poor security camera picture of someone, my size, hair… could have been me… I said “Wow, OK, here you go…” Then we discussed where, and how long I’ve been living here, then had a little fun for a while… America is a great and unique country, We own the country and the governments manage it FOR us…
As a retired police officer, the only reason a person would not want to provide their id to law enforcement is they have something to hide they do not want LE to know about. Sorry, but we will get that information other legal routes.
I hope people aren’t following this advise verbatim because It is not accurate advise and will most likely get you either arrested or detained longer. There are a lot of blanket statements made in this article that are not accurate at all.
Police expend great amounts of money to get the public to protect themselves from predators, in many different ways. Then you propose that cops don’t want the public knowing things that will protect themselves from suspects, or the unnecessary hassle for cops of dealing with ignorant people. many people who have no idea of their rights act like they do and often end up being arrested because they are wrong. Real cops don’t mind people knowing their rights. It saves much time for cops. And much hassle for both. Unfortunately most people get their law degree from TV’s Perry Mason or Law and Order.
If you are within 100 miles of any border, the border patrol can require your id.
Yeah, let’s do everything we can to hinder law enforcement in their duties. Giving out information to avoid paying for your crimes is totally asinine!!! May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your bed!
Aside from driving, law enforcement is the SINGLE GREATEST THREAT to the life, livelihood, and health of honest Americans. They are an occupying force, operating under THEIR OWN FLAG, and I prefer to refer to them as,
.T.H.E…A.M.E.R.I.C.A.N…B.L.U.E…I.S.I.S.
I do not appreciate Tucker’s transphobic comments. His rhetoric causes needless hate and intolerance
Desantis has proven to be a sever asshole. He should be removed from the current office he holds. Republican, trumpite assholes!
Yield in every scenario, simply being charged for resisting a police officer will get you in cuffs and a trip to the lock-up
I think it is best to do what an officer tells you to do, then challenge their demands after the fact – with an attorney.
Thank you for the refresher course on the law concerning what and where a police officer can and can’t do. Most of all thank you for your attention in search and seizures and what they can’t do.
Melodie G
Only posts up to #8 the rest are not available. Unless all the Ads are blocking ability to click next page.
This was helpful information. Good job!
Everyone is different but my neice was arrested for walking a dog across the street only in TX would some officer find something like going 1 mile above the speed limit let crime go rampant and hassle and abuse some old man with diabetes for improper parking
So where do you live that the streets are safe?
I tried to open the first slide and my computer informed me that this site is a HIGH LEVEL RISK FACTOR for a computer virus
Your headline, “ 11 Things Police Officers Don’t Want You to Know”, is a lie. You don’t share anything, let alone 11 things, police officers don’t want you to know. There’s not even a link to another site with the answers. I was expecting a quiz and all you offered was two questions without any answers. Shame on you! A “legal” advice site without any advice.
All of this information is valuable. However, at the time of an encounter with law enforcement, it is best it to comply with all requests unless doing so would clearly result in bodily harm.
Enjoyed Reading.
Each state has specific right to have you present a drivers license when stopped for a violation.
Other information is not required. The vehicle can be searched for reasonable cause. People often
say and do things to make their situation worse.
Police b eed a warrent to look through your phone. The Supreme Court ruled several years ago , a cell phone is considered a computer,laptop or tablet in your home because of potential banking information
As a former law enforcement officer I can tell you that most of what you purport here as being “law” is largely true. But there are many details which can dramatically change the conditions affecting when an officer can exercise his powers, such as felonies vs. misdemeanors. There is a caveat in the law called “probable cause” which allows sworn authorities to act on many situations. People need to know….it’s not as simple as your article implies. Don’t play games with law enforcers based on a little knowledge. It isn’t a good idea.
a good article but i noticed an ad for cheap forever stamps. these all scams. please remove it, if possible
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Some true, some false info.
Your answer to number 9 reads:
“It’s not just your writes that have to be read…..“
Might want to correct that to “rights”…
Just Tidbits and NO full content. i dont waste my time on articles that are geared toward peaking ones interest to make purchases, obtain members, etc
I read and learned about SERVICE and seizures and what police can do and what they cannot do dealing with a warrant this was very informative. I would like to see more in the future thank you.
Glad I graduated law school because most of the advice in this article is ambiguous and misleading. 4th Amed rights on stop and frisk, search & seizure, the rules are crystal clear. The first standard is Reasonable Suspicion, then Probable Cause, and the rules are definitely not different from state to state, not even slightly, 4th Amed is federal law and covers all fifty states equally. The advice in this article will get any non-lawyer into trouble fast, police will then spot you as an ignorant smartass, earning yourself additional charges, maybe even arrest.
I knew you wouldn’t post my comment because anyone else’s in ignorance I didn’t give glowing praise, instead I was accurate which anyone reading this article should conclude, rather than mislead and put under arrest.
Most of these pop up articles are awful, this was an exception. Thank you
Law enforcement also has “qualified immunity” which, in many cases they use to justify injuring or killing civilians as they are confident that they can get away with it. Law enforcement is not even in the top twenty of dangerous jobs. NO, law enforcers are NOT “serving and protecting us every day”. That is total BS. Not all law enforcement officers deserve respect. Many are clowns and have no clue what they are doing.
Excellfuckinlent. X’s 11.
The most important thing to remember is that they are simply people with a job to do, just like all of us… When they do something wrong at work, treat them like they did something wrong at work…
I usually smile and say “Dude, really?!?” “How do you enforce the law if you don’t know the law?!?”, then explain in simple terms what he is suppose to know, or be doing… Remember, it’s not about you, it’s about him, in a friendly, helping him out, kind of tone… I’ve had many fun laughing sessions afterward, but I was also forced to take a sobriety test once, all were fun, since I don’t drink or do drugs… AND Cops ARE typically good people… Good people that spend their lives dealing with bad and stupid people, but are good people none the less, and they appreciate finding other good people…
Life becomes simple once you realize that you are no better than anyone else, and no one else is better than you… All equals in our own unique ways…
Driving or traveling drunk is not only illegal but dangerous. As a matter of fact, the only authority or jurisdiction any law enforcement has to pull you over if traveling in your private capacity is if you were drunk and or endangering other travelers on the road or if you were committing a crime. There job is to ride herd on drivers, not travelers.
It’s the right of a police officer to give you a ticket if you are driving and in violation of the traffic laws. Again, the only authority they have over you if you were endangering others on the highways or committing a crime.
All law enforcement personal should have a full understanding of the Constitution, country and their state before they are allowed to interact with the public.
Does Miranda v Arizona apply??
There is a lot to cover here, but I will keep it simple. It starts with rights that we have compared to privileges. If the State wants to search a persons car, or look into their phone don’t they have to show a compelling State interest.? And does Miranda v. Arizona still stand today as the basis of our Miranda rights? Depending on the circumstances I would consider challenging the venues In Personam, and Subject Matter jurisdiction as it is quite affective if done correctly. Not an attorney, but just my thoughts.
Well, I learned a lot, but how much I’ll remember is anyone’s guess/. Article was well written and easy to understand
If you have not committed a crime, then where is the problem? If you are guilty, then I hope the police take all action necessary to deal with you. I support the police!!!! Whoever wrote this article should think about if they would like to move to another country and abide by their laws.