Test 2. Inventory Search of a Vehicle

Question 1

What are the purposes of an inventory search of a vehicle?

Answer 1

1. Protect the owner’s property
2. Protecting the officer against claims of loss of property
3. Protecting the public and police from illegal weapons that might be in the vehicle
4. Determining whether the vehicle is stolen or not

Question 2

According to Florida v. Wells, an inventory search must not be a ruse (guise) for a ________________________.

Answer 2

general rummaging

Question 3

The right to inventory depends upon the right to ___________.

Answer 3

impound

Question 4

What are the two circumstances that detract from the right to inventory?

Answer 4

1. The driver can have someone called
2. Someone is readily available to take control of the vehicle

Question 5

Give me an example where there is no right of impoundment when a driver is arrested:

Answer 5

1. The passenger has a license and can lawfully drive the vehicle
2. A reliable friend can readily arrive who is authorized and capable of removing the vehicle