Class Disparities and Discrimination in Traffic Stops and Searches

We examine class disparities and discrimination in police searches and stops using data on traffic stops conducted by Texas Highway Patrol. Low-income motorists are more likely to be searched for contraband, less likely to be found with contraband when searched, and more likely to be stopped for

本研究依托德克萨斯州公路巡警（Texas Highway Patrol）的交通拦截数据集，考察警方搜查与拦截行为中的阶级差异与歧视问题。研究结果显示，低收入机动车驾驶人更易因违禁品被搜查，被搜查时查获违禁品的概率更低，且更可能因未明确的事由被拦截。