[Regulator]

So the deal is...he can fabricate a reason as long as he thinks he can convince the court he thought it was reasonable, and that’s good enough.

IOW, the cop just makes up the rules as he goes.

Got it. Why bother having a legislature?

[pierrem15]

It's amazing to me that we peons are always told, "ignorance of the law is no excuse," but apparently it is for law enforcement itself.

One law for them, another for us.

[frog in a pot]

So the deal is...he can fabricate a reason as long as he thinks he can convince the court he thought it [his interpretation] was reasonable...

Bingo! That is one of the possible takeaways.

If reasonable men could disagree over the plain meaning of the language of the statute, the LEO may rely on the view most harmful to the citizen.

Ergo, those citizens charged with knowledge of the plain meaning of the law must also be aware of and proceed in accordance with alternative interpretations.

As some know, prior to dash cams, breaking brake light covers was a standard back up plan for over-aggressive officers who knew they lacked a valid reason for a motor stop.