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Oregon Supreme Court Rules Cops Can No Longer Ask Unrelated Questions at Traffic Stop

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Jan 10, 2020
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The Oregon Supreme Court recently ruled that during a traffic stop, the police can no longer ask unrelated questions.

The ruling, which was made in November, bars officers in Oregon from asking questions unrelated to the reason a driver was pulled over. If a driver is pulled over due to a broken taillight or a failed turned signal, for example, officers …

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