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 a ticket in the mail.… Read More »
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 vote after lengthy debate Thursday.… Read More »
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 Driving Equality Law made Philadelphia… Read More »
💌 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. Passed by City Council last… Read More »
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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 invalid on the basis that… Read More »
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 1510 takes portions of House… Read More »