Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

Running License Plates

If you're obeying all traffic laws, can a cop run your plate anyway?

A friend of mine had his car towed after it came back that his registration had expired 4 days prior. The cop's only reason was that he ran the plates and saw that.

Isn't this profiling?


Asked on 3/06/08, 9:34 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Running License Plates

Yup, they nail a lot of people that way.

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Answered on 3/06/08, 9:48 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Running License Plates

He can run your plates; no search and seizure is required and therefore the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution is not violated.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 3/06/08, 10:49 am
John Ducey Law Offices of John G. Ducey, PC

Re: Running License Plates

Definitely legal.

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Answered on 3/06/08, 1:28 pm
Alberto Halphen, Esq. Halphen Law Firm

Re: Running License Plates

Yes; they do not need any excuse to run your licence plates.

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Answered on 3/12/08, 11:50 am


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