Legal Question in Traffic Law in Florida

I was stopped at a red light in Deerfield Beach in Broward County, Florida. Our seat belts were on and our music was low. A Broward Sheriff ran my plates and discovered my registration had expired. Was the officer allowed to do this without probable cause?


Asked on 8/12/09, 12:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Yes. That's why the license plate is on the outside of your car - so the officer can run your plates.

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Answered on 8/12/09, 3:10 pm


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