Widener Commonwealth Law Review
Abstract
“At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst.” These words serve as a reminder that within the framework of law and order, human beings are the most spectacular creatures to walk the face of the Earth. Outside of this framework, we are no greater than the most savage of beasts. The United States has historically faced challenges with the presence of racial bias within the legal system. In particular, traffic laws have been subject to uneven enforcement across the country, with one study indicating that black drivers were approximately twenty percent more likely to be pulled over than their white counterparts, relative to their share of the population. To combat this disparity, cities across the country have enacted reforms to prevent law enforcement from pulling over drivers for minor traffic violations.
Recommended Citation
Berner, Richard E.
(2024)
"Yes, Your Broken Tailight Does Matter: Why Enforcement of Minor Traffic Violations is Integral for a Safe Society,"
Widener Commonwealth Law Review: Vol. 33:
Iss.
2, Article 1.
Available at:
https://cwldc.widener.edu/wclr/vol33/iss2/1
