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Lexington Targets Street Racing with New Ordinance | Lexington News
Lexington’s city council is poised to crack down on street racing and dangerous driving stunts like burnouts and wheelies with a new ordinance inspired by Louisville’s successful model. If passed, the law targets “vehicle speed contests” and wild displays—including donuts and drifting—on public roads, with steep fines up to $4,500 and vehicle impoundments of 30 or 60 days for repeat offenses. Organizers and social media promoters face separate penalties, too. Law enforcement can seize vehicles on the spot using video, photos, or witness testimony, with owners able to appeal through the city’s…
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