An 81-year-old sketch artist has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida for the alleged ‘digital rape’ of a 17 year-old girl over a period of more than seven years. But what is digital rape? While the term evokes ideas of the newly developing metaverse, it actually refers to the physical […]
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New Jersey lawmaker proposes barring minor traffic stops to combat ‘driving while Black’
But that doesn’t mean drivers would get off scot-free. Under Speight’s “contactless policing” bill, officers could not stop most drivers for offenses like broken tail lights, driving less than 30 mph over the speed limit or careless driving. Instead, those drivers would find out they’ve been cited when they get […]
Bill that would limit minor traffic stops heads to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown
Oregon police will soon be unable to pull over motorists solely because they have a burnt out headlight, tail light or brake light, in a bill advocates say will cut down on frivolous stops of people of color. Senate Bill 1510, passed out of the Oregon House on a 34-24 […]
Philadelphia ban on minor traffic stops goes into effect
Driving Equality Bill: Councilman explains significance of legislation Councilman Isaiah Thomas joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the driver equality law. PHILADELPHIA – A new law banning traffic stops for minor infractions went into effect in Philadelphia Thursday, despite recent legal challenges from the police union. Thursday’s implementation of their […]
Philadelphia becomes first big city to ban minor traffic stops
💌 Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Drivers in Philadelphia can no longer get stopped for minor infractions like a missing brake light or an expired inspection, thanks to a new law taking effect today. […]
FOP sues Philadelphia over new law that bans minor traffic stops
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The union that represents Philadelphia police has sued the city, saying a new law that bans officers from pulling over drivers for minor traffic infractions violates state law and adversely affects public safety. The suit, filed Tuesday in the Court of Common Pleas, asks a judge to deem the ordinance […]
Bill could stop police traffic stops for minor violations in Oregon
Oregon legislators Monday will hold a public hearing on a bill that would require a law enforcement officer to tell a driver they can refuse a search during a traffic stop and would prohibit them from pulling someone over based solely on a minor infraction such as a broken taillight. Senate Bill […]
Pittsburgh bans traffic stops for minor violations
Pittsburgh police will no longer be able to conduct traffic stops for minor, secondary violations. City Council on Tuesday approved legislation banning such traffic stops, despite calls from residents and one councilman for a public hearing ahead of a vote on the measure. The legislation, introduced by Councilman Ricky Burgess […]
Pittsburgh City Council advances bill to prevent police from making minor traffic stops
In an effort to prevent police stops that could turn deadly for Black and brown people, Pittsburgh City Council appears poised to stop police from pulling over people for minor issues like a broken tail light or expired license plate. Council took a preliminary vote to pass the measure on […]
Daunte Wright case: How seemingly minor traffic stops can turn deadly
The trial of former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota officer Kim Potter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright has cast a renewed spotlight on traffic stops, like the one at the center of the case, and their potential to escalate. Nationwide, police pull over more than 50,000 drivers on average each […]