Supreme Court of New Jersey· 3/14/2018

State v. Terry

Citations

179 A.3d 378
232 N.J. 218

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holding \when a police officer can readily determine that the driver . . . is the lawful possessor of the vehicle . . . a warrantless search for proof of ownership will not be justified.\
noting the State's \compelling interest in maintaining highway safety by ensuring that only qualified drivers operate motor vehicles\
noting state law provides police the right to request proof of ownership from the driver during routine traffic stop to ensure driver is not operating a stolen A-4752-17 40 car
\[M]otorists have a lesser expectation of privacy in their vehicles when driven on our roadways.\
\[A]n officer may seize any contraband [from an automobile] within his [or her] plain view.\
Consistent with the Fourth Amendment, “[w]hen the operator of a vehicle is unable or unwilling to produce the registration or ownership papers . . . [the police may engage in] a quick, pinpointed search for the documents in the glove compartment . . . .”

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Judges: Albin, Rabner

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