Ignoramus26053 wrote:

It's bad that you need a laptop and wireless broadband because the police
don't know the law.

Yes, and it could be much, much worse.

Yes it could. Had they realized what you were up to, they could have used the 'officer
safety' card to keep you from going on line and possibly summoning help. They have wide
latitude in restricting your actions during a stop.

Had they improperly impounded your trailer, you would then have to sue in court for
relief. At the same time your bridgeport would be rusting away in open storage and
impound fees would be accruing that you would have to win a suit against the governmental
unit in order to have paid. Then there is the matter of damages and I'm sure their idea
of damages is just what you paid and nothing more. My bud calls that sort of situation a,
"Nine line bind".

I'm sure glad you came out whole.

Wes