A police officer stops a motorist for speeding. While interacting with the officer, the motorist is rude and evasive when answering questions. Which of the following would be true in this situation?

A. The officer would have probable cause to search the vehicle without consent because the motorist is being rude.
B. The officer would not have probable cause to search the vehicle because the motorist cannot be searched without consent for any reason.
C. The officer would not have probable cause to search the vehicle without consent based on the motorists’ attitude alone.
D. The officer would have probable cause to search the vehicle without consent because the motorist was speeding.


C. The officer would not have probable cause to search the vehicle without consent based on the motorists’ attitude alone.

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