During an automobile stop, who can be seized according to the law?

The correct answer is the option indicating that both the driver and passengers of the vehicle can be seized during an automobile stop. This aligns with established legal precedents regarding the Fourth Amendment, which addresses the legality of searches and seizures.

When a law enforcement officer makes a traffic stop, the officer has the authority to order both the driver and any passengers to exit the vehicle. This is supported by the rationale that an officer must ensure their safety and maintain control of the situation. The Supreme Court has recognized that a traffic stop is inherently a law enforcement seizure, and therefore, both the occupants of the vehicle, including both the driver and passengers, may be subjected to investigation and questioning.

Seizing both the driver and passengers is justified to prevent any sudden movements that could pose a danger to law enforcement officers, as well as to facilitate the officer's ability to investigate the situation. This broad authority during a lawful vehicle stop also allows for the potential discovery of contraband or other illegal activities that might involve any occupant of the vehicle, not just the individual operating the vehicle at the time of the stop.