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Originally Posted by Damian
I got a speeding ticket on the 10fwy from a city cop. How can you find out what their jurisdiction is? I just found out that a city cop can give you a ticket on the fwy if it happens in their jurisdiction. I always thought the couldn't give you tickets on the fwy, only CHP could.
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Jurisdiction merely means authority. How do they have authority over a sovereign traveling in a non commercial capacity? They don't unless you were hauling goods or people for hire. Cops can arrest for only 3 things. Were you in an accident? Did you commit a crime? Does he/she have a verified complaint by oath or affirmation from a damaged party? No victim, no crime. i usually ask what are you accusing me of? They don't like that word because it means they claim you commited a crime, but absent a damage party, there is no crime.