Can the police search your car? Discover your rights!

Questioner

Can the police just search my car? And what is the difference in the authority to search my car between the Royal Marechaussee, Customs and the police? Can the police ask me to get out of the car and search me without reasonable suspicion? And what is the difference in the authority to search between the Royal Marechaussee, Customs and the police? Do these powers differ in a security risk area? How can I know if something is a security risk area if I am stopped? I can ask the police, but the police are allowed to give an incorrect answer to my question or is a police officer required by law to tell the truth when asked a question? Is not giving consent grounds to arrest me? I have heard that it is better to never give consent because you voluntarily give up your rights, after you have not given consent they have to rely on laws to be able to search or frisk your car. In other words, the smartest thing to do is never give consent but not to resist, then you can always use this in court as illegal evidence if they find something. Lots of questions, few answers, about what is and is not allowed with the police/investigative officers

Lawyer

The agencies you mentioned are all investigative services that are responsible for investigating violations and crimes. The police officer and military police have the right to inspect a car to see if you have a warning triangle with you, for example, and if the car meets the requirements, but also to see what cargo you have, for example in the case of transport work. However, a complete search of a car is only allowed if there is a suspicion. Customs, on the other hand, may at all times turn your car inside out in the guise of customs work, even outside the border locations and also without valid suspicion. Regarding the question about frisking and security risk areas, I have a nice government site where you can find more information. http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/politie/question-en-answer/mag-de-politie-mij-fouilleren.html If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me.