Can police search my car?

Police can search your car in some circumstances.

A police officer can stop you on the road and search your vehicle and any passengers if they reasonably suspect that there may be item in the vehicle such;

• A dangerous drug; 
• A weapon;
• Property that has been stolen;
• Items that could be used to commit an offence or harm either yourself or someone else.

They are also able to stop, detain and search your vehicle if they;

• Have cause to and are seeking to arrest you;
• If they have a reasonable suspicion the vehicle is being used unlawfully or as part of participation in a criminal organisation.

A police officer may take the vehicle if it is impracticable to conduct a search where the vehicle was originally stopped.