Is it legal for a cop to pull me over with his headlights off?
I was driving with my sport car (Honda del sol)I merge to stop sign and and did my complete stop so he fallow me and stop me after a block more. (This happen at night)
Doesn't matter. Cops can pretty much do what they want in these cases and yes many places require headlights to be on after dusk. Even if you got a ticket and you go to fight what? You have to prove to the judge without a shadow of a doubt the officer is in the wrong. So it comes down to it doesn't matter if his headlights are on or off they may have a protocol to turn lights off for various reasons
By law cops have to be visible by 500ft and some by 1000 ft. And he can have his lights off. But when he pulls you over, then he will have to put them on.
Could be a dirty cop, but if you didn't get the plate number or badge number, not much you can do. But if you did you could report it and maybe sue the state.
This stealthy technique has worked for cops for decades, even though it's dangerous and probably illegal. Don't mess with The Man: without video and a dozen witnesses, you'll never prove anything against a cop. Best to just pay the ticket and get on with your life a little more carefully next time. Make sure all your car's lights are working, and don't give any police any reason to stop you in future.
Whether or not it's legal it would be your word against his and guess whose word a court will take. "Yes Sir. I had my lights on". Can you PROVE otherwise?
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