U.S. police can run license plates without suspicion but need cause to pull over a vehicle.
Police officers in the U.S. can run license plates without needing probable cause, as confirmed by the J.D. Power website and law enforcement officials. They can check plates at any time, even without suspicion, and some use automatic camera scanners that capture data from hundreds of cars in minutes. However, officers still need probable cause to pull over a vehicle.
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