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Does a police officer have the right to search my car for a Highway Traffic Act violation?

April 26, 2017ACT car highway officer police right search Traffic violation

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Does a police officer have the right to search my car for a Highway Traffic Act violation?

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No search is permitted by the Highway Traffic Act. However other acts dealing with weapons, drugs, or contraband may allow search especially if the sought article is “in plain view”. Call your lawyer, quickly.