Expired Tags Traffic Stop

Summary

In Texas, police can stop a vehicle for expired tags, and visible weed can lead to charges. Jurisdictional issues may arise if the officer is from a different city. Exceptions can occur under mutual aid agreements. Contact local city administration or law enforcement for specific agreements between Frisco and Little Elm.

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I had weed on me. My friend was driving with expired tags. It was from a different city cop. Is this legal?
Hello ****. Could you please provide the location where this incident occurred? Laws can vary based on the location.
Texas
In Texas, it's legal for police to stop a car for an expired tag. If weed was visible during the stop, they can charge you. Key points:
- Stopping for expired tags is legal.
- Visible weed can result in charges.
- These laws apply statewide.
The stop was in the city limits of Little elm. The cop that pulled me over was from Frisco outside his own city Limits his light went on outside his city limits
In Texas, a police officer can generally only detain someone within their jurisdiction. Exceptions can occur under mutual aid agreements between cities. You might want to consult a local attorney to understand your specific situation better.
Does Frisco and little elm have an agreement
I'm not sure about a specific agreement between Frisco and Little Elm. You can contact your local city administration or law enforcement agency for this information.
For Frisco:

Frisco City Hall


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX *
Website: www.friscotexas.gov

For Little Elm:

Little Elm Town Hall


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX *
Website: www.littleelm.org