Kansas law about cops

I was wondering if anyone knew that if in kansas during the night if the cops had to have some kind of light on there car or else they couldn't pull you over

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Quoting hellsunderground

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I was wondering if anyone knew that if in kansas during the night if the cops had to have some kind of light on there car or else they couldn't pull you over

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There is no such law in Kansas.

I have to admit being curious - how does a police officer pull you over at night if he doesn't have any lights on his car? (Other than, I'm assuming, normal headlights and taillights.)

I think he's referring to an unmarked police car parked on the side of the road -- no lights, like an abandoned car. You fly past, and, presto, lights and sirens. Happened to me many years ago, but I got off with a warning. I don't know if it's legal in CA, though. I think there's a law. Is that right, Carl?
Barry

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Quoting blewis

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I think he's referring to an unmarked police car parked on the side of the road -- no lights, like an abandoned car. You fly past, and, presto, lights and sirens. Happened to me many years ago, but I got off with a warning. I don't know if it's legal in CA, though. I think there's a law. Is that right, Carl?
Barry

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And why would that be against the law?

According to the California Vehicle Code, a cop patrolling, as his assigned duty, is required to wear a uniform and drive a vehicle that's "painted a distintive color, as determined by the commissioner".

I find that a little confusing because I often see people stopped by CHP officers driving sedans that are solid white with no markings. I can't imagine how that could ever be interpretted as 'distinctive'. Come to think of it, maybe they have a logo on the doors which I suppose would make it conform.

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Quoting chuckycheese

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According to the California Vehicle Code, a cop patrolling, as his assigned duty, is required to wear a uniform and drive a vehicle that's "painted a distintive color, as determined by the commissioner".

I find that a little confusing because I often see people stopped by CHP officers driving sedans that are solid white with no markings. I can't imagine how that could ever be interpretted as 'distinctive'. Come to think of it, maybe they have a logo on the doors which I suppose would make it conform.

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Where do you find this rule?

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In the CVC (California Vehicle Code). It took me about 3 or 4 minutes. Surely, a distinguished 'attorney', such as yourself;) , will find it even faster. (If you can't, I'll help you).:D

Judges don't have to know the law. That's their clerk's job. ;)

In any case, if you have a citation, it's helpful for those here who don't want to duplicate your effort.

CVC 40800....which, of course, means nothing in Kansas.