Legal Question in Traffic Law in Texas
can an officer stop a vehicle traveling in opposite direction for having only on license plate light lit instead of two, then pursue to question driver?
Asked on 1/31/12, 4:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Merrill
Merrill & Associates
You are not supposed to be stopped unless there is probable cause. Sometimes there is no probable cause, but if there is no harm other than a slight delay, the inconvenience does not cause enough harm to justify legal expense. You can always file a complaint.
Answered on 1/31/12, 6:49 pm
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