Do cops ask to search the truck?

The most I've had anyone do is stand on the steps looking around the truck at a Border Patrol check. Well, one time I offered an officer to come inside after getting pulled over to look at my ELogs without him asking to come in. I told him I could fax or email them but it'd be quicker if he just came in and looked. The guy had been professional and respectful to that point so I offered to speed things up. Of course he looked quickly at the bunk from the front seat but never searched anything. I've refused to give consent before but I treat each situation differently depending on how the officer is treating me.

I know my rights, and have used them plenty of times, but I'm not going to say no every time just because I can. Just depends on how things go every time for me.

 

You bullracks have stealth capability in TX though.

 

Knock on wood, but I've never had one ask to search. Besides the inconvenience of the process, I don't care if they check the bands of my drawers to see if the name matches up with my license. I'll even make him a sandwich while he looks. If you don't have anything to hide there shouldn't be a problem.

 

Pulled up your juvenile record? Wonder how the heck they accessed THAT. I haven't had a run to Canada but if I ever do and they have some kind of access to American juvenile records, I'm done : )

 

Things became more available with the Patriot act. They seem to have more information available at the border now.

 

was at the border waiting for them to go through my truck with about 5 other drivers when one of the customs officer came in and asked a driver why do you have guns and ammo magazines?the driver said I like to hunt.after the guy left we teased the driver that he should of had better homes and gardens in there

 

They do. If you as much as stole bubble gum as a kid they will know and deny you entry. Forget going into Canada it is simply not worth the hassle and agravation.

 

Now I'll call bull ####.

I have a criminal record and they are NOT that touchy. I was just in british colimbia too. have also worked with us and Canadian customs when deployed with the us army.

Some people will spout just about anything.

 

As far as the federal regulations go only a authorized special agent can enter your truck without permisson, and that is to "inspect". FMSCR §396.9 (a). As far as I can see all others need to go by the state and local laws.

 

He should have said he once worked for the postal service