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Mobile officials cite 5‑day study showing high speeds; council weighs off‑street racing options
Summary
Police told Mobile City Council a five‑day study found more than 8,700 vehicles in the study area and 31% were speeding, with some drivers recorded over 100 mph; councilmembers urged continued enforcement and suggested exploring a legal off‑street venue and road‑geometry fixes.
Mobile City officials and the police outlined steps they are taking to address reports of illegal street drag racing, following a five‑day traffic study that recorded heavy speeding in a neighborhood officials identified as a concern.
At a council briefing, the police chief said officers conducted a five‑day study in the area and that “over 8,700 vehicles passed through there, and 31% of them were speeding, some over 100 miles an hour.” The department said it has increased targeted enforcement, requires supervisors to summarize each shift’s findings for the captain, and is conducting close patrols several…
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