Attempts to change the law in progress after this case:
State Rep. Yasmin Neal, the Jonesboro Democrat who sponsored the bill, said removing the requirement to sign would reduce a source of conflict that leads to risks for officers and drivers. Officers could still choose to arrest traffic offenders, but they would not be required to do so.
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“We do not want our officers on the side of the road, arguing and fighting with citizens over traffic tickets if a citizen does not agree,” Neal said.
