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    Jun 13, 2008, 06:45 AM
    Can cops pursue?
    Are cops allowed to pursue motorcycles in the state of virginia?
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    Jun 13, 2008, 06:47 AM
    Hello boos:

    Sure.

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    Jun 13, 2008, 09:07 AM
    Yes they can as it is a vehicle with an engine and an operator operating it.
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    Jun 14, 2008, 12:46 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by boos baby08
    are cops allowed to pursue motorcycles in the state of virginia?
    I saw a cop stop a bicycle rider in Michigan.
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    Jun 14, 2008, 12:48 PM
    Yes, if their department has a policy that allows them to pursue.
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    Jun 14, 2008, 12:50 PM
    Hello:

    Why would you think they can't?

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    Jul 14, 2008, 06:50 PM
    Do a search on this site for "police chase" and you will see my thread where lotsa interesting points of view are expressed on the subject of police pursuits. As a general rule, police are allowed to pursue any vehicle committing a crime or traffic violation within their pursuit policy, which may vary in the various jurisdictions in the state.
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    Jul 14, 2008, 07:20 PM
    Each department may have its own rules, I know I got into trouble on my one great high speed chase, the car had just gotten away from the city of Atlanta PD, I came across it with smoke under the hood, they got up to at least 35 MPH and I chased them at least 6 city blocks. But we had a no chase policy, my arrest stood, and they were caught and the stolen property recovered but I got written up for breaking policy. Those dangerous 35 MPH chases
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