Officer Brewer stops a vehicle because it does not have brake lights. However, he is using this reason for a traffic stop because he believes the subjects in the vehicle may be involved in illegal activity involving drugs and wants to check them out. Which of the following most accurately describes this scenario?

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This is a pretextual stop, as the officer is using a minor traffic infraction as a pretext to investigate for suspected illegal activity. While it may not be illegal, it raises concerns about the officer's motivations for the stop.

Officer Brewer Stops a Vehicle Because It Does Not Have