Illinois traffic laws

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

If the security guard files a formal complaint and signs a statement, the cop can act on that. It's a lot of paperwork, but it is legally sound in this case, if the cop wants to make a case of it. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the police don't have to witness a crime if a witness has a testimony.

Not in WA. It really depends on the crime, but generally, for traffic infrations, the police can't write a ticket based on witness statement. Misd. and Felony cases they can.....Reckless Driving is a Misd. in WA. Remember, all my comments are based on WA courts and what this "blue" state deems acceptable. Of course the police can write a ticket for whatever they want, it's just a matter of will it hold up in court and will that officer keep his/her job.