The local "news" of course can't help hyperventilating over the irony of the situation instead of asking "What law was the driver suspected of breaking before he was pulled over and thrown in jail?"
750.215 False representation as peace officer or medical examiner; violation; penalty; “peace officer” defined.
Sec. 215.
(1) An individual who is not a peace officer or a medical examiner shall not do any of the following:
(a) Perform the duties of a peace officer or a medical examiner.
(b) Represent to another person that he or she is a peace officer or a medical examiner for any unlawful purpose.
(c) Represent to another person that he or she is a peace officer or a medical examiner with the intent to compel the person to do or refrain from doing any act against his or her will.
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-215
Sec. 215.
(1) An individual who is not a peace officer or a medical examiner shall not do any of the following:
(a) Perform the duties of a peace officer or a medical examiner.
(b) Represent to another person that he or she is a peace officer or a medical examiner for any unlawful purpose.
(c) Represent to another person that he or she is a peace officer or a medical examiner with the intent to compel the person to do or refrain from doing any act against his or her will.
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-215
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