The change could lead to fewer stops, purportedly for minor traffic violations, with the actual intent of searching the driver’s car for contraband such as drugs or guns.
The first time I was ever pulled over I asked if I had done something. The cop responded “You’re on an Alberta road, we can pull you over whenever we want!” Then proceeded to check my registration and insurance and let me leave. I was on my way to pick my kids up from school and he even waited until I was in a school zone to pull me over, so when all the other parents drove by they thought I was speeding in a school zone.
The first time I was ever pulled over I asked if I had done something. The cop responded “You’re on an Alberta road, we can pull you over whenever we want!” Then proceeded to check my registration and insurance and let me leave. I was on my way to pick my kids up from school and he even waited until I was in a school zone to pull me over, so when all the other parents drove by they thought I was speeding in a school zone.
ACAB is why it would ever not be the case.