Lincoln City Council approves crackdown on street racing

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln City Council voted 6-0 on Monday to pass an ordinance meant to crack down on street racing.

The ordinance updates definitions for “racing” and “race tracks” and adds a new section defining “disorderly vehicles” that outlines penalties for violations.

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Drivers of disorderly vehicles who are cited for racing or reckless driving could have their vehicles impounded, the city said.

Those convicted of racing in prohibited areas could face a fine of up to $500 or spend up to six months in the Lancaster County Jail.

“I fully support this proposal because it gives our police officers a greater ability to hold reckless drivers accountable and keep them – and their vehicles – off the road,” Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird said earlier this month in a press release. “That means safer streets, safer neighborhoods, and a better quality of life for everyone in our community.”