ACT 18
Traffic Citation Information
PA Act 18 of 2024 (amending Title 75, § 6329, also known as Paul Miller’s Law) requires Pennsylvania State Police and local police to collect and report data on self-initiated traffic stops. Officers must document the reason for the stop, the driver's perceived race/ethnicity, gender, age, whether a search was conducted, and the search results.
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Key Aspects of Act 18 (Title 75 Reporting):
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Data Collection Requirement: Mandatory for all self-initiated traffic stops as authorized under 75 Pa.C.S. § 6308.
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Required Information: Data includes the reason for the stop, driver's perceived race, ethnicity, gender, age, if a search was conducted (and if it was with consent), and the results of the search.
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Purpose: To enhance transparency and analyze data related to traffic enforcement.
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Timing: The provisions went into effect in 2024, focusing on traffic stop data and, in related updates, tightening restrictions on the use of interactive mobile devices while driving.
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This act aims to provide oversight on police interactions during traffic stops