rning traffic stops motivated by race and other bias; (2) gather specified data on traffic stops from a nationwide sample of jurisdictions; and (3) report the results to Congress and make such report available to the public. (CRS 3793)
While that bill languished in committee, the House introduced HR 1443, the "Proposed Traffic Stops Statistics Study Act of 2000" (Thomas Online). This bill calls for much more specific data collection, including but not limited to the following.
(A) The traffic infraction alleged to have been committed that led to the stop.
(B) Identifying characteristics of the driver stopped, including the race, gender, ethnicity, and approximate age of the driver.
(C) Whether immigration status was questioned, immigration documents were requested, or an inquiry was made to the Immigration and Naturalization Service with regard to any person in the vehicle.
(D) The number of individuals in the stopped vehicle.
(E) Whether a search was instituted as a result of the stop and whether consent was requested for the search.
(F) Any alleged criminal behavior by the driver that justified the search.
(G) Any items seized, including contraband or money.
(H) Whether any warning or citation wa
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