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Car Stops for Minor Traffic Offenses Will Be Off-Limits in Philly

Police stop traffic on Broad Street outside Temple University Hospital.
Emma Lee
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WHYY
Police stop traffic on Broad Street outside Temple University Hospital.

Beginning Feb. 24 Philadelphia police will be barred from stopping drivers solely for committing minor traffic violations. As WHYY’s Aaron Moselle reports, the goal is to reduce racial profiling and maximize police resources.

(Original air-date: 2/19/22)

Aaron Moselle covers housing and community development for WHYY’s PlanPhilly, filing stories for both radio and web. He’s a city native and calls South Philadelphia home.