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Huffman presses drag‑racing ordinance while police warn of state preemption, legal limits on seizures
Summary
Councilmember Huffman advanced an ordinance amending Metro Code chapter 12.16 to target drag racing; the committee voted 8-0 to recommend approval after discussion that the measure may be unenforceable under state law and that vehicle forfeiture rules complicate local seizure efforts.
An ordinance to amend chapter 12.16 of the Metropolitan Code related to drag racing (BL 20 25-743) advanced from the Public Health & Safety Committee on an 8-0 recommendation after a discussion about state preemption and the limits of local enforcement.
Sponsor Council Member Huffman told the committee the ordinance is intended to add penalties for street racing within Davidson County, including a 30‑day seizure and a $50 fine, but acknowledged the measure may be unenforceable under state law. Huffman said she is pursuing a parallel state‑level effort to clear local…
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