Circular tire skid marks cover a dark Cincinnati street intersection after an illegal street takeover, with a police cruiser flashing emergency lights in the smoky background.

Street takeover penalties in Cincinnati could bring steep fines, jail time

The Cincinnati City Council is considering new legislation that would dramatically increase consequences for people who participate in or organize illegal street takeovers throughout the city. The proposal received initial approval from the Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee on June 2.  According to reporting by WVXU, council members backed the ordinance after several…

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