Target 11 Exclusive: Pittsburgh police officers told not to follow controversial traffic stop policy

PITTSBURGH — The acting Pittsburgh police chief has walked back an ordinance that banned officers from enforcing minor traffic violations.

City Council passed the ordinance last year, saying the policy at the time disproportionally impacted people of color.

On Channel 11 News at 6 p.m., why the acting police chief decided to pull the order in the first place.

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