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What reasons do police give for making traffic stops?

Motor-code violations contribute to the deep mistrust between police and the communities they police, especially Black communities. Driving stops make Black and brown drivers feel harassed and surveilled.

—Councilmember Kendra Brooks
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Do the reasons police stop drivers differ by race or neighborhood?

Do Philadelphia police stop Black and white drivers for different reasons? When Philadelphia police gave a reason, what were the primary reasons why police stopped
in Philadelphia in
?

Do Philadelphia police make traffic stops for different reasons in districts
where most residents are white, compared to districts where most residents are people of color? When Philadelphia police gave a reason, what were the primary reasons why police stopped drivers in majority
in Philadelphia in
?

How has Driving Equality impacted traffic stops?

Driving Equality came into effect on March 3, 2022. After Driving Equality, how many traffic stops did Philadelphia police make for the 8 reasons covered by the law? Show primary reasons for traffic stops by
.

When Philadelphia police gave a reason, how often did police stop drivers for operational
violations compared to nonoperational
violations?

Are there racial disparities
in Philadelphia police traffic stops for operational
violations? When Philadelphia police gave a reason, how often did police stop people of different races for operational violations in
?

Traffic Stops in Philadelphia

Please note: This dashboard shows public data from the Philadelphia Police Department, which may at times be incomplete, unreliable, or inaccurate. Learn more about the data limitations.

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