11-06-2015, 01:52 PM
(11-06-2015, 12:50 PM)michaelsean Wrote: A few months ago I accidentally left my keys in the ignition while running into a convenience store. Car wasn't even running. I came out, and there is a cop with my keys in his hand. So he actually went into my car and took them out. Said it's dangerous to leave your keys in the ignition. He then asked me for ID. Then we went our separate ways.
(11-06-2015, 12:57 PM)GMDino Wrote: So the police can go in to your car for any reason they want? Does that give them permission to snoop around?
Sounds fishy to me.
(11-06-2015, 01:42 PM)michaelsean Wrote: I don't know if he was allowed to do that or not based on what he considers a public danger.
In many states it is a violation to leave you vehicle running while at a store. This is an ordinance that has been put in place to combat vehicle thefts. Since it is a violation the police have probable cause and can do that.
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