Louisville police arrest street racers, including muscle car

They even caught a Dodge Charger driver going 140 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Street racing is definitely not a smart move, but imagine losing your car while doing it. Add to that the prospect of facing a four-digit fine and having local police abuse you on social media. That’s exactly what several drivers are facing now following the August 8 police raid.

The Louisville Metro Police Department released news of the operation the next day and provided evidence to support its claims. In photos after the incident, we saw Dodge Chargers, Durangos, and even an older Ford Mustang being towed away.

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“A red Charger was going 140 mph in a 55 mph zone. A green Durango and a beat-up Mustang were speeding down W. Broadway, unaware that an unmarked car was following them,” police said in a Facebook post. Yes, not only did authorities seize the cars, they also spread rumors online.

According to LMPD, an ordinance specifically targeting street racing allows them to confiscate the cars for six months and fine each racer $1,000. This is in addition to any other potential fees levied on participants.

The ordinance allegedly allows the department to seize stolen cars, stolen guns, drugs, etc. Between October 2022 and October 2023, LMPD claims to have seized 55 vehicles and arrested 37 people in connection with street racing activities. It is worth noting that those caught for this offense for the second time will face a fine of $2,000.

Similar tactics have achieved similar goals across the country. Alabama authorities arrested six suspects for street racing and show driving in June. During that operation, police seized four cars and recovered seven stolen guns. The lesson here should be crystal clear: Park your car on a track, and the worst-case scenario is an embarrassing loss or a crash.

Image credit: LMPD