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Originally Posted by Hurtenstein
Just curious as to what powers the police have over citizens in general.
1. Is the only thing you legally have to tell an officer is your name?
2. Can they search you on the side of the road?
3. Can they search your car?
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1. No. Address as well (or "place of abode" under RTA)
2. Not without reasonable belief or suspicion that you have on your person anything stolen or unlawfully obtained, or a prohibited drug, or a weapon etc;
or you are under arrest for any matter.
3. No, unless they have a warrant. Refer to 2. However they can test vehicle for roadworthiness, including driving it without owner's consent if it has been used on a road.