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Muskegon City staff propose ordinance to curb late‑night speed exhibitions; formal vote set for tomorrow
Summary
Public Safety Director Tim Kozel presented a draft ordinance to make organized speed-exhibition events a local misdemeanor, allow cease‑and‑desist notices and vehicle impoundment after repeat involvement, and impose potential penalties including up to 90 days’ imprisonment or a $500 fine. The Commission placed the item on tomorrow’s consent agenda.
Public Safety Director Tim Kozel told the Muskegon City Commission that recent large gatherings of vehicles performing “racing, donuts” and other stunts have created dangerous conditions and prompted about five calls to police this past summer. “This particular ordinance that is in front of you today is to look at our speed exhibition events,” Kozel said, describing the proposed tool as a way to notify participants and, if the behavior continues, to impound vehicles and pursue misdemeanor charges.
The draft ordinance would allow officers to identify participants and send a written notice — a cease‑and‑desist letter — to the vehicle owner or an identified participant. Kozel said officers would rely on cruiser presence and camera…
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