What is an investigative traffic stop and how does it contribute to motor vehicle investigations?

What will be an ideal response?


• An investigative traffic stop involves a police officer stopping a motor vehicle observed to be in violation of the law. If the plates don't match the registration or the owner's name and address, the car may have been stolen. Also, the officer making the stop should take time to record and check the validity of the VIN. In almost all cases, this will reveal whether or not the vehicle is properly registered or even stolen.

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