Seattle City Council passes tougher penalties for street racing

Under the ordinance, the registered owner of a vehicle at a street racing event could face a $500 fine.

SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council passed legislation Tuesday, July 16 that increases penalties for street racing, which have prompted safety concerns.

“We heard loud and clear from our constituents that they’re frustrated with the prevalence of street racing,” said Councilmember Bob Kettle, who chairs the Public Safety Committee and sponsored the legislation.

The ordinance creates a new traffic infraction to penalize the registered owner of a vehicle involved in street racing with a $500 fine. The fine increases to $800 and $1,500 for a

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