The Fourth Amendment does not require the police to obtain a warrant before seizing an automobile from a public place:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Fourth Amendment does not require a warrant for the seizure of forfeitable contraband, and this includes automobiles. However, the police must have probable cause to believe that the vehicle is forfeitable, meaning that it was used to commit a crime or its value was obtained through criminal activity. Without probable cause, a warrant would be required before seizing the vehicle. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

The Fourth Amendment Does Not Require the Police to Obtain