Deletion Of Police Footage

Summary

Deleting police footage without proper authorization is illegal in Virginia under the Virginia Public Records Act. Traffic stops must be based on reasonable suspicion, and sobriety tests must be administered correctly. Police can ask you to exit your vehicle during a traffic stop for safety reasons, but further actions must be justified.

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Traffic tickets illegal tests
In Virginia, traffic enforcement procedures must adhere to certain legal standards. For instance:
- Traffic stops should be based on reasonable suspicion.
- Breathalyzer or other sobriety tests should be administered correctly.
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Asked to step out of vehicle with no reason
In Virginia, according to the Supreme Court ruling in Pennsylvania v. Mimms, police can ask you to exit the vehicle during a traffic stop for officer safety reasons, even without any specific reason. However, any further search or questioning must be justified.