Arizona Court: Drivers Must Comply With Police During Traffic Stops
Published: Friday, October 9, 2015 - 9:19am
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An Arizona Court says a state law requiring people to comply with lawful orders by police during traffic stops is constitutional.
The case was brought before the state court of appeals by a man who drove off when an officer told him to not move his vehicle during a traffic stop. He argued the law is unconstitutionally vague and couldn't be the basis for a criminal conviction.
But a three-judge panel denied his appeal. Their ruling said that the law is clear enough by requiring that violations be made willfully and presuming that citizens should know what's lawful.