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Why Do Cops Always Say 'Honesty Goes a Long Way' When They're About to Search Your Car?

I've been watching a bunch of body cam footage lately. A cop pulls someone over, gets them out of the car, and then tries to get them to admit what they have inside. I always hear them say things like "A little bit of stolen goods ain't no big deal, man, if you're straight with me I'll be straight with you," or "I'm not looking for a stolen item, brother, honesty goes a long way." It makes me wonder what the point is. They are practically going to tear the car apart anyway. It seems pointless if the person says "Yeah, I've got a stolen phone in there." And I talked with some friends. One of them said for a cop, having probable cause to search is good, but having consent to search is way better. A defense lawyer can poke holes in probable cause all day long, but they can't really argue with consent if you gave it. Plus, if a driver says "There's a stolen laptop in the trunk," that's a confession. It proves that the laptop belonged to them and wasn't just left there by accident by somebody else. A case where they find evidence is a good case. A case where the person told them exactly where to find it is a great case. #Police #Law #LegalAdvice #Curiosity #Honesty #TrafficLaws

Why Do Cops Always Say 'Honesty Goes a Long Way' When They're About to Search Your Car?
schmidtgeorge

Is That Bed-less Truck Actually Legal? 😂

You've seen them on the road. A pickup truck with the whole back end just… missing. It looks kind of wild, like a movie stunt car, and you probably thought, "Is that even legal?" I did some digging, and the answer is not a simple yes or no. No state has a law that just says, "no truck bed." So, technically, it's not illegal. But you're now responsible for making sure the truck still meets every single safety rule. We're talking about things like taillights, turn signals, your license plate, and splash guards. If the bed was covering any of those things, you have to find a way to re-install them properly. And this is where it gets risky. You might think, "I'll just jury-rig some lights and keep it moving." And a lot of people do. They drive around for weeks with exposed wires and temporary setups. The problem is, you're in a huge legal gray area. It's not just about getting a ticket. If the other driver's lawyer or your insurance company sees that your taillights were duct-taped on or wires were hanging out, they can argue your truck was unsafe. Suddenly, you could be held responsible for the crash. Even if you were completely innocent. #TruckLife #CarMods #LegalAdvice #RiskVsReward #SafetyFirst #CarTalk

Is That Bed-less Truck Actually Legal? 😂
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Is it legal to tow a car that's blocking your driveway?

You've had a really long day, you're tired, and all you want to do is pull into your driveway. Then you see it. Some stranger's car is sitting right there, blocking your way. First instinct is to probably just call a tow truck right away. It is illegal to block a driveway which means you can get the cops involved and usually you won't be stuck with the tow bill. But before you get totally mad about it, maybe try being polite first. Try leaving a note explaining that they are blocking your driveway. If the polite approach does not work, then it's time to call your local law enforcement. Use their main non-emergency number or 311 if you have it. They will come out and handle contacting a tow company for you. This is usually the best way because some tow companies won't even move a car unless the police have already been involved. And whatever you do, please do not try to tow the car yourself. Local police department told me it's kind of a gray area and you could get into trouble if you damage the car without the right insurance. It is always best to let the professionals handle it. #ParkingProblems #HomeownerLife #TowTruckDrama #LegalAdvice #HelpNeeded #Cars #CommunityTalk #Neighborhoods

Is it legal to tow a car that's blocking your driveway?
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