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by ceejayoz 1055 days ago
> Pretext stops don’t generate ticketing revenue.

Sure they do. They’re still getting the broken taillight fine after the cop searches the car.

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3/4 end with warnings or no action. They’re not pursuing dangerous drivers or fines, they’re pursuing targets they think they can escalate to more serious charges (such as weed possession, in other states anyway)