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The bill's sponsor argues that officers should concentrate on more serious crimes, but critics believe this opens the door for increased lawlessness and unregulated driving. Historically, minor violations like expired tabs served as reasonable grounds for police stops, which sometimes led to uncovering more severe crimes, including human trafficking.
Officers and police organizations have voiced concerns that such legislation hampers law enforcement capabilities and undermines public safety by removing seemingly trivial enforcement mechanisms. The consensus among critics is that relaxing these standards could lead to more stolen vehicles, unregistered drivers, and unaddressed safety hazards on roads.