The Minneapolis police department will no longer perform traffic stops for low-level offenses.
According to an internal memo obtained by WCCO, Police Chief Medaria Arradondo wrote that the change is an attempt to "better utilize time, resources, and operational effectiveness."
The offenses that would no longer require a stop by officers include expired tabs, an item dangling from a rear-view mirror, or not having a working license plate light.
Arradondo says the change will have "minimal impact on current traffic enforcement," and can help build trust between the MPD and the communty.
The memo also says the the city attorney’s office will stop prosecuting tickets for driving after suspension when the only basis for suspension was a failure to pay fines or fees.
