Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New Jersey

do a police officer have to tell why he pulled you over

I was pulled over in my car and the officer would not tell me whey i was being pulled over then he gave me a seatbelt ticket. there was no way he could see in my car i have tinted windows and the back of my car is raised and you cant see the occupants in the front seat


Asked on 10/13/03, 8:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Rosenberg Stark & Stark

Re: do a police officer have to tell why he pulled you over

Police officers are permitted to stop your vehicle for failure to wear a seat belt. If you request a trial, a judge will make the determination if the officer was able to make the observation or not. Be aware, the odds are not in your favor on that issue.

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Answered on 10/13/03, 10:33 am


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