“why would he be read his miranda rights? there was no basis for miranda here. this guy watches too much TV.”
Because he was being arrested.
miranda means arrest AND interrogation. he was not being asked questions as to whether or not an infraction was committed. the officer observed it!
i have arrested a decent number of people and have NEVER uttered miranda in my life. that is for detectives who have arrested someone on probable cause and who are about to ask specific, pointed questions as to the commission of the crime. THAT is when miranda is needed. not here. hollywood did this guy a disservice.