In Atwater v. City of Lago Vista (2001), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Fourth Amendment forbids a warrantless arrest for a minor traffic offense such as a seat belt violation.

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In Atwater v. City of Lago Vista (2001), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Fourth Amendment does not forbid a warrantless arrest for a minor traffic offense, including a seat belt violation, if the officer has probable cause to believe that the violation occurred.

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