Issuing citations; certain traffic offenses.

Issuing citations; certain traffic offenses.Authorizes law-enforcement officers to lawfully stop a motorvehicle for operating (i) without a light illuminating a licenseplate, (ii) with defective and unsafe equipment, (iii) without brakelights or a high mount stop light, (iv) without an exhaust systemthat prevents excessive or unusual levels of noise, (v) with certainsun-shading materials and tinting films, and (vi) with certain objects suspended in the vehicle. The bill authorizes a law-enforcement officerto stop a pedestrian for jaywalking or entering a highway where thepedestrian cannot be seen. The bill provides that law-enforcement officers are permitted to stop a motor vehicle for an expired safetyinspection or registration sticker immediately following the originalexpiration date. The bill removes the prohibition on using evidencediscovered or obtained due to an impermissible stop, including evidenceobtained with the person's consent, in any trial, hearing, or otherproceeding. The bill removes prohibitions on stopping or arrestinga driver of a motor vehicle for the violation of a local ordinancerelating to the ownership or maintenance of a motor vehicle that isnot a jailable offense.