TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Licensing Exam

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An officer conducts a traffic stop and develops probable cause to arrest the driver. After lawfully arresting the driver and securing them in the patrol car, the officer searches the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Under the 'Search Incident to Arrest' exception, which of the following is required for this search to be considered valid under Arizona v. Gant?

The officer must have a search warrant for the vehicle. The officer has an inarticulate hunch that more evidence is in the vehicle. It is reasonable to believe evidence relevant to the crime of arrest might be found in the vehicle. The driver gives consent to search the entire vehicle after being arrested.

Correct Answer:

It is reasonable to believe evidence relevant to the crime of arrest might be found in the vehicle.

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