A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Can a police officer pull you over on private property?

Best Answers

Although Richard Feenstra offered some great examples, I have one more to add. I was on street patrol when a hit and run occurred involving only property damage. read more

Yes, if you are presenting a clear danger to the people around you they can even enter your house without a warrant if you are presenting a clear danger to the public.A police officer can pull you over on private property but they cannot enforce traffic laws set by the property owner. read more

They can pull you over on private property if the public has access to the property.. if it's a farmer's field, generally no.. a parking lot, probably.. FWIW, many private-property traffic controls don't meet the state standards, so a ticket wouldn't necessarily be valid - I.E. wrong height for signs, not reflective, etc.. read more

The police can pull you over on private property without probable cause. However, a ticket cannot be written unless there is a reason. read more

Encyclopedia Research