How does a police officer decide whether or not to search someone who is pulled over?

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LizG asked:


What sort of signs do police officers use when determining if someone should be searched? This is only for people stopped while pulled over. Also- This is excluding noticeable smells like marijuana or alcohol. On another note, are police legally allowed to search a vehicle without a warrant when they smell something illegal? (since it’s not in plain “view”)

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