Proposal to combat street takeovers coming to Indy city council [Video]

INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, councilors are set to introduce a proposal to fight back against street takeovers, after police vehicles were damaged trying to break up the events. 

Proposal No. 314 would impose a penalty on anyone who planned, participated in, or attended “an illegal street racing, motorcycle stunting or reckless driving exhibition.”

IMPD says hundreds of cars participated in at least five street takeovers on Sept. 15-16.  Surveillance video shows people setting the road on fire and doing donuts around it. 

Under the proposal, planners and participants would face up to $250 in fines. Spectators could be fined up to $100. 

Cars used in street takeovers would also be impounded for at least 30 days. According to the ordinance:

“The purpose of such impoundment and holding period is because such vehicles pose a potential hazard to public safety by virtue of their …