Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

in the state of california can the police ask for my id if im the backseat passenger on a traffic stop?


Asked on 7/10/10, 9:07 am

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Dawn VanHorn VanHorn Legal

Yes, the CHP can ask for your ID, ask you questions etc. They would need a reason to pull you out of the car and search your person or your closed containers (purses, backpacks etc.)

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Answered on 7/20/10, 12:29 am


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