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Senate approves tougher penalties for street takeovers, allows municipalities to destroy seized ATVs and dirt bikes
Summary
The Senate passed a bill giving municipalities authority to create ordinances penalizing street takeovers and permitting destruction of seized off‑road vehicles after notice and waiting periods. Supporters called the measure a necessary public‑safety tool; some senators raised concerns about civil‑forfeiture and returning stolen property to rightful owners.
The Connecticut Senate on Wednesday approved legislation aimed at curbing street takeovers and the illegal use of ATVs and dirt bikes on public roads, authorizing municipalities to adopt ordinances that include penalties up to license suspension and, under certain conditions, destruction of seized vehicles.
Senator Douglas Winfield, who presented the bill, said it targets organized street takeovers—where groups block roads and perform…
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