April 10, 2023 Group Watch: Senate Passes Street-Racing Bill
The Alabama Senate has passed a bill to crack down on street racing and dangerous driving stunts, legislation that comes in response to several incidents that caused death or injuries. The bill by Senator Rodger Smitherman would result in possible jail time for drivers who race or do risky driving maneuvers on public streets or in parking lots. Last year, Smitherman and other lawmakers met with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin about the problems caused by street racing. The City of Birmingham set up speed bumps in downtown Birmingham to slow down street racers and stunt drivers. Smitherman’s bill provides for penalties that would help police keep the dangerous driving practices in check. A similar bill is pending in the House.
