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Committee advances bill limiting traffic stops by unmarked cars after contested debate
Summary
SB 262, a bill to restrict use of unmarked vehicles for routine traffic enforcement with exigent exceptions, advanced from committee 6–1 after hours of testimony from law-enforcement leaders, policy groups and victims’ advocates.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6–1 on Feb. 18 to favorably recommend SB 262, a measure to restrict use of unmarked vehicles for routine traffic enforcement while preserving exceptions for exigent or investigative circumstances.
Senator McKay, sponsor of the bill, said the measure responds to constituent fear and cases of impersonation. "The purpose of the bill is to remove the use of unmarked vehicles for the purpose of traffic…
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