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  1. 05-05-2010 12:33 PM #1
    Joshua Copeland
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    How long are cops allowed to follow you?

    This one followed me for like 20 minutes. Never pulled me over. Plates 512FTL...
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  2. 05-08-2010 06:17 PM #2
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    They can follow you for as long as they want. There is no restriction regarding time, only effective distance. They can't arrest you outside of their jurisdiction but they are allowed to follow you for any length of time. If they REALY want to follow you, and you leave their jurisdiction, they'll just call ahead to the next town and have them follow you.
    I am not an attorney. I am a student. My comments on this site are not intended as actual legal advice, but as personal opinions. If you have any legal questions, please ask a lawyer.
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  3. 05-11-2010 06:57 AM #3
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    Cops are allowed to follow you in the region which is given them to serve.... Time does not matter for cops to follow you....
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  4. 05-14-2010 01:21 PM #4
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    Yeah, the time thing is kind of an urban legend. I remember when I was younger, in high school, everyone would say "Cops can only follow you for two miles, if they follow you for longer than that then they can't pull you over"

    I wonder how many people have fallen victim to this myth?
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  5. 05-22-2010 12:07 PM #5
    emily
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    They can follow a person to whatever distance for however long they want but as far as arresting is concerned, it can be done only at a place that comes under their jurisdiction.
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