14 to pass the Driving Equality Bill, a bill that attempts to to reduce “unequal police practices” against non-white motorists - what’s been labeled “driving while black ” - for minor offenses such as busted tail lights or expired inspection stickers.Ĭity Council member Isaiah Thomas said he has been pulled over “well over 20 times” during his two decades behind the wheel. The Philadelphia City Council voted 14-2 on Oct. Black drivers, who make up 48 percent of Philadelphia’s population, were pulled over in 72 percent of the roughly 300,000 traffic stops between October 2018 and September 2019, according to the group. The measure is aimed at easing tensions between police and black Philadelphians, who are more likely to be stopped by police, according to a data analysis by the Defender Association of Philadelphia. The package of bills would classify vehicle registration infractions, broken brake lights and flouting inspection evidence regulations as “secondary” violations, meaning police would be prohibited from pulling motorists over if those traffic infractions are observed.Ĭops would still be able to stop drivers for more serious “primary violations.” ![]() The Driving Equality Bill, passed earlier this month by the City Council, could be signed as early as this week by Mayor Jim Kenney, according to CNN. Philadelphia is poised to bar its cops from pulling drivers over for minor traffic violations - like broken tail lights and bumper issues - which will make it the first major US city to enact so-called “driving while black” legislation. Philadelphia teacher gunned down in hit planned by spurned love rival: prosecutorsġ6-year-old high school athlete dies within 24 hours of leukemia diagnosisĨ-foot alligator living in Philly home since 2012 removed by animal control Bare biking is back - Philly Naked Bike Ride returns on Aug.
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