AUBURN, Wash. — Emphasis patrols from the Auburn Police Department netted several arrests for illegal street racing over the weekend.
The emphasis took place on Saturday, Feb. 24, where police came across a meet-up for racers at Bowman Creek Elementary School.
According to Auburn PD, it was there that they arrested 11 people for racing or trespassing, issued one traffic infraction, and had two vehicles towed.
There was no damage to any property nor was any force reported during arrests.
Street Racing in Washington State
This study shows that Washington State ranks #9 in the United States.
The danger in Washington’s street racing scene doesn’t just stem from speeding cars — illegal races in the Evergreen State also seem to attract gun violence. Four people were shot and injured at a street race in Olympia in April 2023, and a street race in Kent in May resulted in five people being hospitalized for gunshot wounds.
In part because of these violent altercations, Gov. Jay Inslee signed an anti-street racing bill into law this year, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
This bill not only expands the definition of street racing to include drifting (intentionally oversteering a vehicle in order to lose traction while turning), but it also increases the penalties for street racing. After the law goes into effect, first-time offenders’ vehicles will be impounded for 72 hours. Further convictions of street racing will result in seizure and forfeiture of the vehicle.
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If you or a loved one has been injured because of another driver, call the auto accident attorneys at Fielding Law Group today. Street racing is becoming more and more common. Many times accidents are a result of this dangerous and wreck less behavior. Cars are damaged, and the drivers rarely stop after an accident because they know street racing is illegal and they’ll be charged. This is another reason why it can be beneficial to have a dash cam installed in your car. As long as you have the license plate numbers, or clear video of the cars who are responsible, you can file a claim against the driver. At Fielding Law Group, our personal injury attorneys have the experience and understanding to help you recover the money you deserve for the damage and any injuries. Don’t wait, if you’ve been involved in an accident, call us today and we’ll get started on your case.
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