Nevada Cracking Down on Street Racing

A new law in Nevada goes into effect on October 1 enabling police to tow cars that are involved in street racing and reckless driving. It has reportedly gotten out of control in Las Vegas and Reno, sparking legislation in the form of Assembly Bill 408. The goal is to mitigate activities such as doughnuts at intersections, parking lot takeovers and drag racing on public streets.

The state has already deemed it a misdemenour that is punishable by a fine and mandatory community service and prison time. A first-time offender may be fined up to $1,000, ordered to serve up to 99 hours of community service, and jailed for up to 6 months. The penalties go up for repeat offenders and those who do bodily injury to others. 

Car seizing will also be done with the goal of getting the automobiles back to their rightful owners as many of these cars are reported stolen. 

Antonio Henderson said, "We don’t need someone endangering our lives on a regular basis because they want to have fun and they walk away from it like it’s a game." 

Mother Diana Payes stated, "First and foremost, as a parent it’s scary. I’m happy that they are enforcing it, someway and somehow."  Source: newsbreak.com/ and shouselaw.com/