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A Vehicle Stop Can Be Based Solely On a Vehicle Code Equipment Violation

By Walin & Klarich

One of the most frequent causes of drunk driving arrests is being pulled over for something as trivial as a vehicle equipment violation. Some commonly cited equipment violations frequently used to justify a stop and subsequent DUI investigation include: defective headlight, taillight, brake light, absence of license plate, etc. To prevent a possible DUI investigation, do your best to make sure your vehicle is free from easily apparent equipment violations. Do not make the mistake of exposing yourself to a DUI stop and arrest for an easily correctable equipment violation. A stop based solely on a vehicle code equipment violation is lawful and constitutional. Such a stop can lead to being arrested for a DUI offense in California and driver?s license suspension...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on June 11, 2009 (boomark / email).