Research suggests that claims of racial profiling occurring during traffic stops are exaggerated.

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While there is some debate over the extent of racial profiling during traffic stops, studies have consistently found that minority drivers are stopped and searched at higher rates than white drivers, even when controlling for factors such as the vehicle's age, make and model, and the driver's age, gender, and behavior. Therefore, claims of racial profiling during traffic stops are not exaggerated.

Research Suggests That Claims of Racial Profiling Occurring During Traffic