The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is coordinating with local police agencies in Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties to stop illegal street racing in central Puget Sound.
According to WSP, street racing has become a growing
problem in the Puget Sound region as well as in major metropolitan areas
throughout the U.S.
South Snohomish County has seen some instances of
street racing while King and Pierce counties have seen the bulk of the racing
activity. Racers in the Bothell area have been charged with reckless or
negligent driving, malicious mischief, and disorderly conduct.
WSP emphasizes the dangers of racing on public streets.
With high speeds and practices such as “take-overs” (where racers block all
lanes entering an intersection) then practice “drifting” (circling the
intersection) there is a clear potential for disaster that includes severe
injury and even death.
WSP officials encourage calling 911 when citizens see racing
on the public streets. WSP Trooper Chase Van Cleave says that reports to 911
are valuable in prosecuting drivers who race on the streets.
Washington State Patrol:
https://www.wsp.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Press-Release.pdf
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