Louisville Police Nab Street Racers Including Muscle Cars And Classic Trucks

Going street racing is just not the smartest move but imagine losing one’s car in the process. On top of that, picture dealing with a four-figure fine and having the local police hurl insults at you on social media. That’s exactly what several drivers are facing now after an August 8th sting. 

The Louisville Metro Police Department posted about the operation the next day and brought evidence to back up its claims. In photographs of the aftermath, we see Dodge Chargers, Durangos, and even an older Ford Mustang all getting towed away. 

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“The red Charger was only going 140 in a 55mph zone.  The green Durango and the clapped out Mustang were racing on W. Broadway but didn’t know unmarked cars were right behind them,” said police in a post on Facebook. That’s right, the authorities aren’t just taking cars, they’re hurling burns online too. 

According to the LMPD, an ordinance specifically aimed at street racing enables them to confiscate these cars for six months and charge the drivers $1,000 each. That does not include any other potential charges levied on participants.

It says the ordinance has allowed the department to capture stolen cars, stolen guns, narcotics, and more. Between October of 2022 and the same month in 2023, the LMPD claims to have seized 55 cars and arrested 37 people related to street racing events. Notably, those caught a second time for such a crime face a $2,000 fine. 

Similar tactics are achieving similar objectives around the nation. Alabama authorities arrested six people in June over street racing and exhibition driving. During that operation, officers impounded four vehicles and recovered seven stolen firearms too. The lesson here should be loud and clear: keep it on the track where the worst that’ll likely happen is an embarrassing loss or crash. 

Image Credit: LMPD