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Ohio’s New Law Targeting Street Takeovers: Explained
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As of this morning, there’s a new Ohio law targeting those responsible for the recent rash of ‘street takeovers’.
The law details new crimes associated with street takeovers. It also introduces new penalties for those who violate the order.
From FOX 8:
Actions on public roadways that are targeted by the new law:
- Vehicle doughnuts
- Burnouts
- Drifting
- Wheelies
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In a statement to the media, State Rep. Andrea White, of Kettering, said, “What this bill does is give law enforcement and communities more tools to keep our streets safe, because Dayton and many communities in Ohio have been experiencing these, like large crowds of people doing all kinds of takeovers of city streets.”
There are a couple of keynotes about the updated street takeover laws:
- Spectators will not be charged if they’re simply watching a street takeover event.
- Evading or fleeing from police in a motor vehicle has gone from being a misdemeanor to a fourth-degree felony. However, if the fleeing takes place after another felony has been committed, then it escalates to a third-degree felony.
- Police departments are now required to institute a “chase policy” and update training to officers on how that policy is supposed to work.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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