Probable Cause For a Traffic Stop
The most common reasons for being stopped by the Police while you are driving are violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Once any violation is observed by a Police Officer, they have the right to pull you over
The following are the most common violations that may lead to a DUI/DWI arrest:
- Speeding
- Lane change without signaling
- Unsafe lane change
- Drifting within your lane of traffic
- Erratic driving
- Passing a red traffic signal or stop sign
- Tailgating
- Inoperable headlights or taillights (equipment violations)
- Failing to wear a seat belt
- Driving while operating an electronic device or cell phone
