Cops pull man over for "failing to stay within a single lane," search car & find nothing, seize property & $7,500 cash regardless

Chris | InformationLiberation
Nov. 29, 2011

Who knew "failing to stay within a single lane" was a crime? Is that really not covered under "reckless driving" laws? Apparently, in Delaware they'll not only pull you over for it, they'll steal everything you have in your car.

From The News Journal:
A traffic stop early today in Harrington resulted in officers seizing more than $7,500 from a motorist.

The stop occurred about 2:40 a.m. on U.S. 13 where officers stopped a car for failing to stay within a single lane, said Sgt. Earl Brode.

When officers approached the stop car, both the driver and passenger were acting suspicious, Brode said.

A search of the car uncovered $7,572 in cash, three cell phones, 16 pair of Uggs shoes, a pair of Nike shoes and a video camera.

Both people, who were from out-of-state, were taken into custody where the driver was cited for failing to drive within a single lane.

The pair was later released and now have 60 days in which to reclaim the seized cash and merchandise, Brode said.
It seems to me such a law is nothing more than an excuse to "raise revenue," or as normal people would call it, steal things.













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