Problem
Hazards of being a black motorist
Other Names:
Driving while black Nature:
Black skinned motorists are stopped on the roads by police for no other apparent reason than that they are black. Incidence:
In the USA this alleged traffic offence is referred to as "Driving While Black." One study of police stops on a section of interstate highway in Maryland, USA gives some insight into the extent of the problem. Over several months in 1995, a survey found that 73 percent of the cars stopped and searched were driven by African-Americans, while they made up only 14 percent of the people driving along the interstate. Broader Problems:
Denial of rights of ethnic minoritiesRacial discrimination by security forcesDeficiencies in the criminal justice system Related Problems:
Road traffic violationsLegalized racial discrimination Subject(s):
Society → Racial, ethnic groupsTransportation, Telecommunications → Drivers
Transportation, Telecommunications → Motor vehicles
Societal Problems → Hazards
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST