I'm speaking about a traffic stop specifically, I am aware other crimes exist.
your statement was "The police can only stop a driver". This is completely false. It is based off the belief of the officer, not fact or reality.
> It is based off the belief of the officer, not fact or reality.
A belief that they have violated some law. They cannot do it for these reasons, from the article:
> Often officers simply wanted photographs.
> Other times they invented reasons to start a conversation.
your statement was "The police can only stop a driver". This is completely false. It is based off the belief of the officer, not fact or reality.
> It is based off the belief of the officer, not fact or reality.
A belief that they have violated some law. They cannot do it for these reasons, from the article:
> Often officers simply wanted photographs.
> Other times they invented reasons to start a conversation.