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Posted on 10/15/2021 8:07:47 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
Lawmakers in Philadelphia have passed legislation barring cops from making minor traffic stops that critics say unfairly target minorities — becoming the first major US city to do so.
Mayor Jim Kenney is expected to sign the legislation into law in the coming days, and it would take effect 120 days after that, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
The Philadelphia City Council voted 14-2 on Thursday to pass the Driving Equality Bill — designed to reduce “unequal police practices” against minority motorists, or what’s been called “driving while black,” for minor offenses such as busted tail lights or expired inspection stickers.
A companion bill that passed Thursday also mandates the creation of a public database of traffic stops, allowing users to search data about the alleged infraction.
“These bills end the traffic stops that promote discrimination while keeping the traffic stops that promote public safety,” the city council said in a statement. “This approach seeks to redirect police time and resources towards keeping Philadelphians safe while removing negative interactions that widen the divide and perpetuate mistrust.”
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Be careful what you wish for.
The Philadelphia City Council thinks minorities are bad drivers.
Who defines “minor traffic stops.”
No more license fees:)
“Who defines “minor traffic stops.””
It includes such accidents as firing a weapon from a speeding vehicle, minor stuff, doncha know?
The article seems to be saying the infractions are things like expired emissions stickers or improperly affixed license plates. Quite frankly, those are probably BS stops/revenue collection stops. If that is the case, let’s get those BS laws removed from the books rather than just picking and choosing what laws are enforced.
You’re right...
Honestly, these city leaders can’t grasp any correlation
between some of these hair-brained ideas, and future
problems that might be caused by them.
It’s as if any stooge could come up with an idea, and it
would be implemented, no questions asked.
I’m reminded of the movie Bedazzled. The Devil is a woman,
and she gets this guy to wish for things.
Each one of them winds up in total disaster.
Now it’s as if she is offering deals to today’s leaders,
“Just make a wish, and I’ll take care of it.” Then the
trouble begins.
We don’t get do overs either.
oh, this is a good idea... /s
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So in Philly turn signal are optional and “Stop” signs are merely suggestions.
News of the Future Now:
Philadelphia officials blamed ‘racist’ insurance companies for “unfairly” raising auto insurance rates on city residents.
When I attended university I obtained work with the campus police and county police. It was a rural college town (Kansas State University). When I had opportunity to ride-along I questioned the focus they placed on addressing the minor traffic/vehicle violations. Back then (mid 80s) FBI statistics informed officers that 80% of fugitive felons were captured with these ‘minor’ stops. I doubt it has changed much since then.
I’m sure the white shirts in Operations will be issuing a list.
Probably including inspection stickers, non-functioning signal lamps, items hanging from the rearview mirror, license plate illumination, etc.
Hopefully nothing pertaining to moving violations...
Stage #2, is a rude awakening when you cross over the Philly streets into Montgomery County's jurisdiction and your tail light broken ends up getting you locked up for unpaid child support, past tickets and warrants, drug charges for the weed in your car, and having no insurance.
Blame Philadelphia city council for that!
No more “broken window” policing, I see.
Democrats are the enemy of civilization.
Go right ahead, Philadelphia, step on that garden rake, like they did in Seattle and Baltimore and most of Minnesota.
Define “minor” in this instance.
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