vehicle for a traffic violation in Utah

10 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 1989–2002 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Schlossergreen utah · 1989 · cited in 6 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–2002 2 sentences 2002To support her argument, Brake relies upon State v. Schlosser, 774 P.2d 1132 (Utah 1989). ¶ 13 In Schlosser , a Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. 2002To support her argument, Brake relies upon State v. Schlosser, 774 P.2d 1132 (Utah 1989). ¶ 13 In Schlosser, a Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.	6	6
State v. Hansengreen utahctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992 2 sentences 1992After stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation, an officer may “ ‘briefly detain the vehicle and its occupants while he examines the vehicle registration and the driver’s license.’ ” State v. Johnson, 805 P.2d 761, 763 (Utah 1991) (quoting State v. Schlosser, 774 P.2d 1132, 1135 (Utah 1989)); accord State v. Hansen, 837 P.2d 987, 988 (Utah App.1992). 1992However, the length and scope of a police officer’s detention of a vehicle for a traffic violation must be “ ‘strictly tied to and justified by’ the circumstances which rendered its initiation permissible.” State v. Johnson, 805 P.2d 761, 763 (Utah 1991) (quoting Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 19-20 , 88 S.Ct. 1868, 1879 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968)); accord State v. Hansen, 837 P.2d 987, 988 (Utah App.1992).	2	2
State v. Johnsongreen utah · 1991 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992 2 sentences 1992After stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation, an officer may “ ‘briefly detain the vehicle and its occupants while he examines the vehicle registration and the driver’s license.’ ” State v. Johnson, 805 P.2d 761, 763 (Utah 1991) (quoting State v. Schlosser, 774 P.2d 1132, 1135 (Utah 1989)); accord State v. Hansen, 837 P.2d 987, 988 (Utah App.1992). 1992However, the length and scope of a police officer’s detention of a vehicle for a traffic violation must be “ ‘strictly tied to and justified by’ the circumstances which rendered its initiation permissible.” State v. Johnson, 805 P.2d 761, 763 (Utah 1991) (quoting Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 19-20 , 88 S.Ct. 1868, 1879 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968)); accord State v. Hansen, 837 P.2d 987, 988 (Utah App.1992).	2	2
Delaware v. Prousegreen scotus · 1979 · cited in 4 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1989–1993 2 sentences 1993After an officer has lawfully stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, the officer “may briefly detain the vehicle and its occupants while he examines the vehicle registration and the driver’s license.” State v. Schlosser, 774 P.2d 1132, 1135 (Utah 1989) (citing Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648, 654 , 99 S.Ct. 1391, 1396 , 59 L.Ed.2d 660 (1979)). 1993After an officer has lawfully stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, the officer “may briefly detain the vehicle and its occupants while he examines the vehicle registration and the driver’s license.” State v. Schlosser, 774 P.2d 1132, 1135 (Utah 1989) (citing Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648, 654 , 99 S.Ct. 1391, 1396 , 59 L.Ed.2d 660 (1979)).	1	4
Terry v. Ohiogreen scotus · 1968 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1991–1992 2 sentences 1992However, the length and scope of a police officer’s detention of a vehicle for a traffic violation must be “ ‘strictly tied to and justified by’ the circumstances which rendered its initiation permissible.” State v. Johnson, 805 P.2d 761, 763 (Utah 1991) (quoting Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 19-20 , 88 S.Ct. 1868, 1879 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968)); accord State v. Hansen, 837 P.2d 987, 988 (Utah App.1992). 1992However, the length and scope of a police officer’s detention of a vehicle for a traffic violation must be “ ‘strictly tied to and justified by’ the circumstances which rendered its initiation permissible.” State v. Johnson, 805 P.2d 761, 763 (Utah 1991) (quoting Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 19-20 , 88 S.Ct. 1868, 1879 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968)); accord State v. Hansen, 837 P.2d 987, 988 (Utah App.1992).	1	2
State v. Robinsongreen utahctapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992 2 sentences 1992See also State v. Robinson, 797 P.2d 431, 435 (Utah App.1990). “[0]nce the driver has produced a valid license and evidence of entitlement to use the vehicle, ‘he must be allowed to proceed on his way, without being subject to further delay by police for additional questioning.’ ” Robinson, 797 P.2d at 435 (quoting United States v. Guzman, 864 F.2d 1512, 1519 (10th Cir.1988)). 1992Utah courts have determined “[a]n officer conducting a routine traffic stop may request a driver’s license and vehicle registration, conduct a computer check, and issue a citation.” Robinson, 797 P.2d at 435 ; accord Johnson, 805 P.2d at 763 .	1	2
Florida v. Royergreen scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998 1 sentence 1998See id.	1	1
State v. Castnergreen utahctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994 1 sentence 1994State v. Castner, 825 P.2d 699, 703 (Utah App.1992) (citing State v. Schlosser, 774 P.2d 1132, 1135 (Utah 1989)).	1	1
State v. Figueroa-Soloriogreen utahctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993 1 sentence 1993In addition, an officer may cheek for outstanding warrants “so long as it does not significantly extend the period of detention.” State v. Figueroa-Solorio, 830 P.2d 276, 280 (Utah App.1992); accord State v. Sepulveda, 842 P.2d 913, 917 (Utah App.1992).	1	1
State v. Sepulvedagreen utahctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993 1 sentence 1993In addition, an officer may cheek for outstanding warrants “so long as it does not significantly extend the period of detention.” State v. Figueroa-Solorio, 830 P.2d 276, 280 (Utah App.1992); accord State v. Sepulveda, 842 P.2d 913, 917 (Utah App.1992).	1	1
United States v. Jose Luis Guzman and Sonia Cruz-Lazogreen ca10 · 1988 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992 1 sentence 1992See also State v. Robinson, 797 P.2d 431, 435 (Utah App.1990). “[0]nce the driver has produced a valid license and evidence of entitlement to use the vehicle, ‘he must be allowed to proceed on his way, without being subject to further delay by police for additional questioning.’ ” Robinson, 797 P.2d at 435 (quoting United States v. Guzman, 864 F.2d 1512, 1519 (10th Cir.1988)).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Utah. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (1)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Sierra green utahctapp · 1988 1 sentence 1989Nevertheless, a police officer may not “use a misdemeanor arrest as a pretext to search for evidence of a more serious crime.” Sierra, 754 P.2d at 977 .	1	1989–1989

Where else courts name it

OH 61 (2001–2025) TX 18 (1992–2025) LA 17 (1973–2018) NY 13 (1985–2019) FL 12 (1990–2024) UT 10 (1989–2002) AL 10 (2009–2026) IN 10 (2006–2020) IL 9 (1979–2020) PA 8 (1989–2018) MA 4 (2001–2010) IA 4 (2008–2016) CA 4 (1977–2020) GA 4 (1983–2012) KS 4 (2009–2021) MO 3 (2000–2004) NM 3 (2006–2009) SC 2 (1994–2001) NE 2 (2005–2007) NC 2 (2023–2023) VA 2 (2003–2011) NH 2 (1985–2018) WA 2 (1991–2001)

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