Hey Alpine,
What a waste of time, energy, & tax-dollars. I've had my share of DWB pull-overs, since I was 15 1/2 with a learner's permit! Funny that it never happens when I'm suited up for work, but if I'm in sweats & a baseball cap on the way to the gym.... that's a formula for disaster. Not sure if it's the same in NYC, but here it's about more than race- it's a gut feeling some cops rely on- "That person doesn't fit that car" which is really not their judgment to make IMO.

For the past several years, I've always had on me:
-24/7 cell access to friends who are PD Officers in the area.
-Lawyers cell phone for unwarranted searches, etc.
-Name & office # of local police chiefs.
-Digital Camera that records video if needed.

Mentioning these resources has put a total end to any attempted searches or false tickets. The last incident was a cop pulling me over for driving 55 mph in the far-right- "You were driving too slowly for the flow of traffic" He says. "Funny- my good friend ---- on ----PD never mentioned that law. I'll give him a call back & ask him about this since we just got off the phone.... BTW, what's your badge number, sir?" He was back in his car within 2 minutes, without even a warning.

I know officers have a lot to handle, and can easily err on the cautious side, but there are a lot better uses of time & taxes. The vast majority of officers do better, but the exceptions are a real PIA.