If an officer has probable cause evidence is inside a car, the officer may conduct:

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If the officer has probable cause to believe that evidence is inside a car, they may conduct a search that is limited to the area where the evidence is believed to be found. This is known as a "search incident to arrest" and does not require a warrant. A thorough search of the entire car or passenger compartment may be considered unreasonable and could potentially violate the Fourth Amendment. However, if the car is impounded for another reason, a warrant may be obtained to conduct a more extensive search.

If an Officer Has Probable Cause Evidence Is Inside a Car