The correct answer is true. Law enforcement officers can conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle if they have probable cause to believe it contains evidence of a crime. This is known as the automobile exception to the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement, based on the mobility of vehicles and the practical difficulties of obtaining a warrant in many such situations. However, if probable cause is lacking, the search would generally be unlawful.
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