California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Lamzon, C078871 (Cal. App. 2016):
Defendant's detention was proper because he violated the law (specifically, Vehicle Code section 21201, subdivision (d)(1), which prohibits riding a bicycle at night without a light) and his detention was not unduly prolonged. During a valid traffic stop, an officer may check for identification and outstanding warrants. (Rodriguez v. United States (2015) 575 U.S. ___ [191 L.Ed.2d 492, 499].) Police may make unrelated inquiries " 'so long as [unrelated] inquiries do not measurably extend the duration of the stop.' " (Ibid.) If a suspect cannot produce identification for examination, an officer has discretion to take additional steps to ensure the accuracy of any identification the suspect provided. (People v. McKay (2002) 27 Cal.4th 601, 621.)
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.