The Portland City Council Examines a Plan to Curb Street "Sliding"

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3. Need to follow Colorado's lead

AURORA | A trio of Aurora City Council members on Thursday granted an initial thumbs up to a proposal that could allow Aurora police to seize residents’ cars believed to be repeatedly involved in illegal street racing activities.

The so-called “vehicular public nuisances ordinance” would permit a court to issue a temporary restraining order against any car owner and lien holder, stripping them of their vehicles if they’re found to be involved in a slew of traffic infractions, including vehicular eluding, obstructing a highway, reckless driving, engaging in a speed contest and trespassing, among others.

Authorities could then hold a resident’s car for up to one year while storage and tow fees accrue, according to the measure’s proposed language. If an owner fails to pay the fees within 60 days of a final court judgement, the vehicle could be deemed abandoned and destroyed.

But before such actions occur, police will notify owners that their cars have been involved in the aforementioned traffic infractions, giving them a chance to remedy the issue prior to any litigation.





https://sentinelcolorado.com/orecent-headlines/aurora-city-council-introduces-ordinance-targeting-cars-used-in-street-racing/