What this tracks
This dataset records traffic citations issued by Memphis Police Department, including both moving and non-moving violations.
Why it matters to you
If you’re considering a new commute route through Memphis, this data shows where officers most frequently issue speeding tickets or other citations. A small business owner planning delivery routes could use it to identify high-enforcement areas where drivers should be extra cautious. The vehicle make/model data also reveals which types of cars get pulled over most often in different parts of the city.
How to read this data
Citation_Type — Whether the violation involved vehicle motion (like “MOVING”) or was stationary (like parking violations).
Ordinance_Violated — The specific law broken, such as “SPEED LIMIT” or “SEAT BELT”.
Location — Where the citation occurred, with street names like “I240 WALNUT GROVE”.
Driver_Age — The age of the cited driver, shown as whole numbers like 31.
Try it yourself
Search the dataset for your regular commute route to see what types of violations officers most commonly cite along that corridor.