In article >, DTJ wrote:
> On Mon, 03 Jan 2005 20:33:36 GMT,
> (Brent P) wrote:
>
>>In article >, 223rem wrote:
>>> I was doing 80 on the Indiana toll road (speed limit 65 mph)
>>> when I noticed a cop car ahead and slowed down to its speed of
>>> about 70 mph.
>>>
>>> Well, I soon noticed that the cop car had IL plates. Thinking
>>> that he cant pull me over, I passed the cop car (on the left)
>>> and was soon back to 80 mph. Was I right, or just lucky?
>>
>>While out of state cannot, I found that out-of-town (as in different
>>town, same state), at least in IL can. However they usually don't.
>
> The Illinois vehicle has (or had) a portion that dealt with this. In
> essence, if permission is given, they can.
>
> However it also clearly defines that pursuit of a suspect outside of
> your jurisdiction must BEGIN within the jurisdiction.

I can't find it anymore, but I do remember seeing it because it surprised
me. Cops around me rutinely are doing traffic enforcement in neighboring
towns because of the crazy way the borders are drawn.