Traffic Stops are Fishing Expeditions
When police pull you over, many times they are not just trying to issue a ticket for speeding or following too closely or some other minor offence. Police are often trained that this is the foot in the door. That they may then start asking questions and peeping onto your vehicle to try to find […]
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https://youtu.be/GGYLnmh8RD4 A Florida deputy was found guilty of planting evidence in a number of cases. At least 120 cases were Zachary Wester made it a habit of pulling people over for things like No Seat Belt, Crack in Windshield, Cracked Tail Light, etc… and then “searching” their cars, sometimes with consent and sometimes after he […]
DMV Suspension Clearance Week
COLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) – A statewide program began on Monday for drivers who lost their driving privileges due to certain suspensions. The SCDMV launched a program that could reduce or clear remaining suspension time for the following types: Excessive points for someone under the age of 18 Operating an unlicensed taxi Operating an uninsured vehicle […]
How will cops deal with flying cars?
It’s not science fiction anymore. Technology has caught up with The Jetsons and a personal aircraft is within reach. Check out the BlackFly, an electric flyer that the inventor says will be on the market next year! There are laws that prevent airplanes from just flying around willy-nilly. You need a pilot’s license, you need […]
When cops do their job correctly they love being recorded!
We see a lot of videos of people recording police while doing their job. While this specific issue has not been addressed by either legislature or courts in South Carolina to a definitive conclusion. It is generally considered legal to record video in a public space. There is no law that prevents you from recording […]
How to handle a traffic stop!
Do not consent to searches The police have a duty to perform. They are charged with enforcing the law. They also have real world pressure from their boss to “make arrests”. Be assured that when the police pull you over they may be looking for more than just a speeding ticket. It is very common […]
New Law for Child Safety Seats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) — A new state law has taken effect in South Carolina regarding child safety seats in cars. Governor Henry McMaster signed the law last week and it took effect upon his signature. The new law changes the age, weight and position of a child required to be secured in a passenger restraint […]