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Originally posted by BigFish
Misinformation galore. They can only search your vehicle if: they have either "probable cause", you're on probation/parole in which you gave up your right to the Fourth Amendment, you're stopped for an offense which leads to an arrest (DUI). Definition of probable cause is clearly broad and if the cops don't really have probable cause but they decide to search anyways, then any evidence found would easily be thrown out in Court.
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If you read my post as misinformation, then it is you that is misinformed. Although, I didnt feel like getting technical and just used "ALWAYS" instead of "probable cause", the truth is an officer can always find "probable cause" to search your car which in turn means they can "ALWAYS" search your car. In California, you do have the option of saying "No" when an officer wishes to search your car, but like I stated, then that gives the officer the right to tow away and impound your car.