Do officers have to have a specific reason to pull someone over?

Yes. An officer can pull someone over for any violation of the vehicle code, or if there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. Erratic driving, possible drunk driving, cruising slowly with no apparent reason may also prompt a traffic stop. There are lots of possible reasons, and if you get pulled over, it's perfectly fair to ask why.

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1. My friends got pulled over, and the officer made us get out of the car and sit on the curb. How come?
2. Do officers have to have a specific reason to pull someone over?
3. Can a police officer make you get out of the car during a traffic stop?
4. Can a police officer search under the hood of my car?