State lawmakers are trying to limit potential violence during police traffic stops.
A bill cleared a committee Tuesday to require officers to use electronic means first to determine if a motorist has insurance. If that does not work, then the driver would be required to show a hard copy of their paperwork.
Supporters say many drivers keep guns in the glove box and there's always tension when they reach inside them during a traffic stop.
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