A temporary detention of a vehicle requires the level of probable cause necessary to support a temporary detention, which is:

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The level of probable cause necessary for a temporary detention of a vehicle is less than that required for a full arrest. Temporary detentions, such as traffic stops, require reasonable suspicion, which is a lower standard than the probable cause needed for an arrest.

A Temporary Detention of a Vehicle Requires the Level of Probable