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Lincoln council adopts ordinance declaring certain racing and reckless driving a public nuisance
Summary
The Lincoln City Council voted 6-0 to amend Title 10 of the municipal code to create a new chapter on nuisance vehicles, allowing impoundment and other tools to address racing and reckless driving; council members asked for a one-year data review of enforcement impacts.
The Lincoln City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance creating a new chapter in the municipal code to declare certain racing and reckless driving a public nuisance and allow impoundment for repeat or listed violations.
The 6-0 vote followed a lengthy public hearing and council discussion about enforcement discretion, community safety, and how to measure the ordinance’s effects. Chair Eric Carlson called the item for a third reading and the roll call ended with the motion carried unanimously.
Council members said the ordinance responds to sustained…
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