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Probable Cause

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Sep 03, 2025 | 0 Comments

🕵️‍♂️ Know This: Police need probable cause to pull you over. Here's what counts.

  • Traffic Violations
    • Speeding 
       
    • Ignoring traffic signals or stop signs 
       
    • Failing to use turn signals 
       
    • Making illegal turns 
       
    • Improper lane changes 
       
    • Tailgating 
       
  • Equipment Violations
    • Expired or missing license tags 
       
    • Broken or missing headlights or taillights 
       
    • Obstructed rearview mirror 
       
    • A cracked windshield 
       
  • Erratic or Impaired Driving
    • Swerving within a lane 
       
    • Sudden or abrupt stops 
       
    • Inconsistent speed 
       
    • Signs of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs 
       
  • Other Reasons
    • Receiving a reliable tip about criminal activity 
       
    • Mismatched license plates 
       
    • Observing a passenger making furtive movements to hide something 

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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