The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday is implementing a new policy that will result in fewer traffic stops and aims to combat the racial disparities of who gets pulled over.
The new policy prohibits deputies from pulling over drivers solely based on regulatory stops, which can include violations such as driving with a revoked license or expired insurance, or if a malfunctioning taillight or headlight, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.
Now, deputies can only issue a ticket or citation for those offenses after pulling over the vehicle for something more serious, such as speeding or driving under the influence, the sheriff’s office said…
