Police Officer Preparation & Law Enforcement Resource - Archive

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Curious to know if a PA LTCF is in anyway attached to the PA DL info when a plate is run.


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It should be but isn't.

Thanks mcsap... I would think it would be beneficial when approaching a vehicle during a stop, and PA LTCF law does not require you to inform the officer unless specifically asked if there is any weapons in the passenger compartment. I have an LTCF, and while I haven't got stopped since I acquired it back in 1998, I do travel through multiple townships and boroughs to visit family and friends and always wondered if a plate check would bring up that info and induce a Terry stop.

IMHO, it would be a good idea to let the officer know just in case it somehow becomes exposed accidentally. But you don't have to.

If I happen to see a gun under certain circumstances , you'll shortly see mine.

Roger that mcsap...LTCF is right next to DL, registration and proof of insurance. Thanks for input.

Thanks mcsap... I would think it would be beneficial when approaching a vehicle during a stop, and PA LTCF law does not require you to inform the officer unless specifically asked if there is any weapons in the passenger compartment. I have an LTCF, and while I haven't got stopped since I acquired it back in 1998, I do travel through multiple townships and boroughs to visit family and friends and always wondered if a plate check would bring up that info and induce a Terry stop.

Why wouldn't you always tell them when they come up to the car?