When faced with the possibility of impounding a vehicle, the officer has a constitutional requirement to choose a less intrusive means if it is available.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that when law enforcement officers impound a vehicle, there is not a constitutional requirement to choose a less intrusive means if it is available. The decision to impound a vehicle is typically based on statutory authority and departmental policies, not a constitutional mandate to select the least intrusive option.

When Faced with the Possibility of Impounding a Vehicle, the Officer