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Jackson City Council looking to increase drag racing penalties as activity surges Justin Vicory, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
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Drag racing. The revving of high-powered engines. The screeching of tires and burning of rubber on the pavement.
The activity in recent months has become a nuisance and public safety concern for residents on streets across the city, according to council members who often field calls.
And it appears to continue unabated despite the promise to crackdown on the surge of incidents from Jackson police Chief James Davis and other police officials.
Now the Jackson City Council is weighing in.
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Drag racing. The revving of high-powered engines. The screeching of tires and burning of rubber on the pavement.
The activity in recent months has become a nuisance and public safety concern for residents on streets across the city, according to council members who often field calls.
And it appears to continue unabated despite the promise to crackdown on the surge of incidents from Jackson police Chief James Davis and other police officials.
Now the Jackson City Council is weighing in.
Council President Aaron Banks introduced a proposal to amend the city s current ordinance to include stiffer penalties for those involved in drag racing, or similar activities.