Passenger Rights During Stops

Summary

In Illinois, during a traffic stop, police can ask passengers for ID, but passengers can refuse unless theres reasonable suspicion of a crime. Searches of passengers require consent, probable cause, or a warrant. If you were patted down, the officer should have had a reason, such as suspecting a weapon or contraband. Consider consulting a local attorney for advice on your specific situation.

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in illinois when the driver of a vehicle is pulled over do the cops have the right to ask for passengers id and search them?
In Illinois, police officers have certain rights during a traffic stop:
- Officers can ask passengers for ID, but passengers generally have the right to refuse unless there is reasonable suspicion of a crime.
- Searches of passengers require consent, probable cause, or a warrant.
Do you have any specific concerns or details about your situation?
my friend was pulled over for a burned out license plate light
When your friend was pulled over for a burned-out license plate light, the officer can ask passengers for their ID, but they can generally refuse unless there's reasonable suspicion of a crime. Searches require consent, probable cause, or a warrant. Did the officer provide a reason for asking the passengers for their ID or conducting a search?
and the cops asked me and one other passenger for id and patted us down
Did the officer mention any reason for patting you down, like suspecting a weapon or contraband?