Police can stop and search your car if they reasonably suspect that:
- your car has been involved in a crime, or your car will be involved in a crime in the future
- your car contains stolen goods or illegal drugs
- your car is in a public place and has something dangerous inside
Police can also search your car if you consent (agree) to it being searched.
Before police can search your car, they must prove that they are a police officer. They should tell you their name and police station and tell you the reason why they are searching your car