Can the Police Search Your Vehicle in PA?

This is a hot topic in criminal defense law in Pennsylvania, and a question that many Pennsylvanians ask ARM Lawyers founding partner and criminal defense attorney Brett Riegel.

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To answer “Can the police search your vehicle in Pa?” simply, the answer is generally “no”

As Pennsylvania traffic offense lawyers, we often get the question of whether or not police in a traffic stop are allowed to simply search your vehicle.

Generally, the answer is no.

Pennsylvania requires a warrant for the search of an automobile unless certain exceptions are met.

So If you are being asked by a police officer whether or not They can search your vehicle.

The appropriate answer is generally no, even if you don’t have anything to hide.

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