Can a Cop make you Pop.... Options

[Random_Stranger]

Your hood for no reason (Or even in California)? I was hearing about things like this happening. Today I got pulled over because my license plate was falling off due to a screw missing, so I put it on my dashboard. I got pulled over for a fix it ticket (not a problem) and the cop asked me if I had any engine modifications. I told him "No", and he took my word for it (and believe me, I have no modifications other than that aluminum hood, not even an exhaust). I was curious why he didn't make me pop it anyways. Was it because had I said yes, he would be allowed to then check it?


I wear hearing that in Santa Barbara, because of illegal displays of "exhibition of speed" (Hah! I didn't say the R word), that any car for whatever reason, they just pull over and say "Pop your hood" and then cars get impounded. I am not saying it is okay to do the "exhibition of speed thing", but some of us cannot afford a Mercedes McLaren, and just want that luxury, ya know?


Anyways, what are your thoughts or facts?


Thanks

[D-Man]

yeah, but you wont always get off that easily sever. It is a true fact, you dont have to let them search anything. BUT; if they say you're drunk or high or something, it's your word aginst theirs, and they can really jack you up. (believe me, we've got alot of police friends throughout my family, and these guys think its hallarious to do stuff like that to "punk kids") So have respect and your more likey to get off.

But i will admit sever, this is a true fact! you CAN tell them to piss off. (But just because you CAN do something, doesn't necessarily make it a good idea )

This post has been edited by D-Man: Jul 22, 2008 - 12:20 PM