Can a cop give you a ticket for a moving violation after you've parked your car with out him pulling you over?

Question

I saw a cop behind me without his lights on I pulled over and parked my car with out him telling me to or turning on a siren or horn of any kind. Does he still have the right to ticket me for a moving violation when he didn't stop me?

Answer 1

Of course!  But what was the ticket for?  Did you pull over in a spot where it's illegal to stop?  And a cop could follow you (to, say, a store) and give you a ticket once you've parked...  It doesn't matter if he had to "pull you over" or not-- if you did something against the law, he can give you a ticket.

Answer 2

yes, regardless of whether the  officer pulled you over or not, you broke the law in his presence which gives him the right to issue you a citation

Answer 3

Absolutley.  Made the stop easier on him since you happpened to stop before he had to ask you to.  Depending on the offence, officers can hand deliver or even mail citations days after the event and they do not have to activate the light bar then.  

Answer 4

Of course!!!  If an Officer sees a violation they can cite/arrest for it.  Even if it happened a mile ago, or you were parked already, or......  

Answer 5

The blue lights are just to get you pulled over. If you have already done this, and he/she is out of the road way, there is really no need for them ! The only other reason for blues, is to respond to an emg. while using the siren to get there safely and road side services for strainded motorist.    

Answer 6

Welcome to mind control-well they think they have the right to do anything they want-Experience your anger,wake up,and start your expediantary course on why you need to conform-good luck mate

Answer 7

The first question was already answered by most; it is possible to get a summons for an offense without the police officer pulling you over because the offense happened in his presence.  So, the only reason he pulls you over without you doing it yourself is because you are moving and it is necessary.  

For your second question, if you are speaking of a highway patrol officer, or state police officer, you do not have to be on a highway, only in the state he/she has jurisdiction in.  Say it is California, then anywhere in Cali that you drive your car is his/her territory.  Private property usually has its own rules/laws but never for reckless driving, accidents involving death, and DUI.