Legal Question in Traffic Law in Indiana
motorists rights
1.can a policeman make you discard a cigarette while sitting in your vehicle after stopping you for a traffic violation? 2.if a policeman fails to have you sign a citation,is the citation still legal?
Asked on 2/03/03, 12:46 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul Stanko
Law Offices of Paul D. Stanko
Re: motorists rights
1. About the only basis for having you discard the cigarette would be if he was starting the 20 minute observation period for offering a breath test (during which you are not to have anything in your mouth) or if you were underage. Otherwise it's none of his business.
2. All the signature is is a promise to appear in court. It has no other legal significance and does not affect validity of the ticket.
Answered on 2/03/03, 2:58 pm
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