Are unmarked vehicles allowed to make stops on pedestrians?
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Are unmarked vehicles allowed to make stops on pedestrians?
An officer stopped me from outside his unmarked van to give me a summons for
walking my dog inside a baseball field.
Asked on August 29, 2016 under General Practice, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes. ANY police officer, whether in uniform or undercover, and no matter how he is transported--e.g. patrol car, unmarked car, motorcycle, foot patrol, even horse--can write a summons or ticket for any offense(s) that he or she witnesses. This may not be the usual use for an unmarked vehicle, but it is perfectly legal.
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