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The problem is that this is a search without probable cause. Yes driving without a license is a crime, or at least a violation, but they have no reason to think any particular driver is committing that violation. If they stop them for a nonfunctional license plate illumination light, or some such, and discover they don't have a license, then they can ticket them for it. A fishing expedition like this is no different than the general warrants the British used to issue in the colonies. We fought a war to get rid of that, and now it's back, except that they don't even bother with the paperwork of the general warrant.

If they stop them for a nonfunctional license plate illumination light, or some such, and discover they don't have a license, then they can ticket them for it. A fishing expedition like this is no different than the general warrants the British used to issue in the colonies. We fought a war to get rid of that, and now it's back, except that they don't even bother with the paperwork of the general warrant.

Exactly right - how people sit back and think the police are doing a service are just odd - With this reasoning - why don't we just let police from now on come into our homes (whenever they want) with no notice - just come in - I'm sure this would help stop a lot of domestic violence (so it must be worth it!!) -