Must carry I.D. in Florida

[highnote]

Originally Posted by Clocker

As I read that article, the law does not require it. But do you deny that a law officer is entitled to verify your identity if issuing you a citation for a violation of the law?

I would think that if you are being cited you are required to prove your identity unless you want to be arrested for pleading the 5th.

So I suppose the worst that could happen is that you get thrown in jail for a few days until you either prove your identity or until they get tired of the expense of keeping you in jail.

[thaskalos]

Is a citizen allowed to ask a police officer for HIS I.D.?

[boxcar]

Originally Posted by thaskalos

Is a citizen allowed to ask a police officer for HIS I.D.?

You never asked a detective for his I.D.? And uniform officers have their badge number displayed.

[thaskalos]

Originally Posted by boxcar

You never asked a detective for his I.D.?

No...I tend to avoid detectives. In my profession...the sight of a detective is seldom a welcomed occurrence.

[whodoyoulike]

Originally Posted by Inner Dirt

I grew up in California at the time in the 70's anyone over 16 had to have an I.D. when out in public, not sure about now.

I lived in Cali during the 70's and had never heard of this requirement when out and about in public. Still haven't heard of anything like this except when operating a motor vehicle versus walking, riding a bicycle, skate, surf, hover or any other kind of board.

But, maybe I'm just a rebel.

[Inner Dirt]

Originally Posted by whodoyoulike

I lived in Cali during the 70's and had never heard of this requirement when out and about in public. Still haven't heard of anything like this except when operating a motor vehicle versus walking, riding a bicycle, skate, surf, hover or any other kind of board.

But, maybe I'm just a rebel.

Maybe it was a city ordinance. I interacted with police more than my fair share as a youth mostly for driving hot rods. I was never caught racing or even got a ticket, but was pulled over numerous times for safety inspections.
I also had cops try to ride in my blind spot waiting for me to jump on it. I got followed regularly and a few times I had passengers that flipped the cops the one fingered salute, which got us pulled over. Almost always all passengers were asked for I.D. Had one friend who had no I.D. and a smart mouth get hauled to jail and his parents had to get him he was 17.

[highnote]

Originally Posted by Inner Dirt

Maybe it was a city ordinance. I interacted with police more than my fair share as a youth mostly for driving hot rods. I was never caught racing or even got a ticket, but was pulled over numerous times for safety inspections.
I also had cops try to ride in my blind spot waiting for me to jump on it. I got followed regularly and a few times I had passengers that flipped the cops the one fingered salute, which got us pulled over. Almost always all passengers were asked for I.D. Had one friend who had no I.D. and a smart mouth get hauled to jail and his parents had to get him he was 17.

Another paceadvantage hell raiser.

[JustRalph]

There is a complicated SCOTUS decision on this.

It favors Law Enforcement but has several stipulations

[biggestal99]

The police officer is in trouble because he cited the wrong law (not having a divers license when walking). That is not a crime.

Jaywalking yes. Not having a drivers license while walking no.

That harassment pure and simple.

Allan

[Inner Dirt]

Originally Posted by biggestal99

The police officer is in trouble because he cited the wrong law (not having a divers license when walking). That is not a crime.

Jaywalking yes. Not having a drivers license while walking no.

That harassment pure and simple.

Allan

Wonder if they still do things called field reports, back when I was a teenager back in California circa 1970's if a cop saw you loitering or doing something that could be suspicious you were asked for I.D. then your name, location and time were taken down in case a crime in the are was reported later. I got one once for looking in store windows in a strip mall at night when everything was closed. I was waiting for the city bus and bored so was just walking around in the area to kill time.

That didn't bother me. What bothers me is the police set-up check points here, not your DUI ones, these are in broad daylight any day of the week, usually in nice weather. Usually they want license, registration and check to
see if your state vehicle inspections are up to date and look for safety violations. Cops here are revenue agents, rarely do you see them patrolling, they either have someone pulled over or are sitting with the speed gun out.
Also their visual numbers vary with the weather, snowy and icy conditions will have them nowhere to be found.

[JustRalph]

I hope they still do FI - Field interrogation reports.

They can invaluable. Lots of crimes solved by them over the years.

Some places called them "field contacts" or " contact reports"

Many a bad guy has been foiled by a field contact showing him at one location while he tries to state otherwise in a different case

[Actor]

Originally Posted by highnote

I learned something new... Florida law requires a person to carry I.D. at all times.

At all times?

Florida has more nude beaches than any other state except possibly California. What are you supposed to do? Tattoo your driver's license on your butt?

[Tom]

Originally Posted by Clocker

As I read that article, the law does not require it. But do you deny that a law officer is entitled to verify your identity if issuing you a citation for a violation of the law?

We have the right to remain silent.
The police have no GD business knowing who I am, or who anyone is, as long as I am not breaking a law.