City council approves ‘Driver Equality Act,’ concluding police reform votes
The “Driver Equality Act” “asks and directs” the Memphis Police Department to not make traffic stops for the following offenses individually: temporary tags or license plates not properly affixed; a single taillight, headlight or running light not working; no bumper or a damaged bumper; or car registration that has lapsed for less than two months. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
The council vote was chaotic as activists pushing for the passage of the measure complained about the council banning those who spoke at previous council sessions for using profanity.
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