The Supreme Court has ruled that the motive of an officer for stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation is irrelevant as long as there is an objective basis for the stop.

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This ruling was made in the case of Whren v. United States in 1996. The Court held that as long as a traffic violation was observed, the stop is considered valid regardless of the officer's motive for making the stop.

The Supreme Court Has Ruled That the Motive of an Officer