Date:         Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:05:37 -0500
Reply-To:     jbrush@AROS.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET>
Subject:      Re: speeding ticket in Vanagon
Comments: To: Randy Charrette <rcharrette@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <F586OmbMBwTXPx8XVcc000027aa@hotmail.com>

I>open back window he took down my info and let me go with a warning. I
was >really waiting for him to ask to search the van.

Folks,

Make sure you understand your rights in the police state we are evolving
into. The police have no right to search your vehicle without reasonable
cause, and they have to tell you what it is. If you think they have no
cause, you just say a courteous NO. If you tell them yes, you give up
every right you ever had to privacy.

Sadly, many of us are intimidated, and sadly, many officers go over the
edge, but if you feel he is over the line, say no. Often we feel so
innocent we figure 'sure, go ahead' but if you have ever seen a vehicle
that has been searched, you will know its not desirable. If you want to
feel you have been violated, go ahead and let them have at it, but you
don't have to.

Just an FYI opinion

John