Court: Blocking Car Made Traffic Stop Illegal

Traffic stops hold a unique place in Oregon law. They are, technically, “temporary seizures" that allow police to investigate a violation, identify a driver and issue a citation.At that point, the stop is over. But what if the driver doesn’t leave?And what if he can’t because the officer’s car is in the way?

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