TRAFFIC: Prohibits issuing traffic violation citations in certain circumstances. (gov sig)

SB 302 amends the state's traffic laws to restrict when law enforcement officers can issue citations to drivers. The bill specifically changes the rules regarding situations where a driver is in police custody, allowing citations to be issued under broader circumstances than before. By modifying the language in the existing statute, the legislation aims to clarify the conditions under which traffic violations can be penalized while a person is detained. This change directly affects police officers, legal professionals, and drivers by altering the procedural requirements for processing traffic infractions during custody.