The automobile exception, as it stands today, simply states that if a government agent has probable cause to believe the vehicle contains contraband or evidence of a crime, no warrant is needed.

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This is a correct statement of the automobile exception to the warrant requirement. The U.S. Supreme Court has held that because of the "ready mobility" of vehicles, warrantless searches of vehicles are permitted if there is probable cause to believe the vehicle contains contraband or evidence of a crime. However, this exception is subject to various limitations and requirements, such as that the search must be limited to the areas where the suspected items could reasonably be found.

The Automobile Exception, as It Stands Today, Simply States That