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Is it legal for a cop to stop someone for a cracked drivers side mirror?
Asked on Aug 13th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Illinois
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Cop stops me because my driver side mirror is cracked. I have the rear view mirror and passenger side mirror that are available to me to use. I live in Illinois. Is it legal for them to pull me over for that?
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Absolutely, yes, there are multiple provisions in the Illinois Vehicle Code regarding requirements that vehicles must always be 100% maintained, in the interests of public safety.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 7:36 PM
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Although at first impression it would appear that probable cause exists for the stop, however, in Illinois a car only need one mirror. Therefore if anything was discovered following the traffic stop it should be suppressed.
Answered on Aug 13th, 2013 at 10:40 PM