No More Slaps On The Wrist
Street takeovers are among the most common issues in today’s car scene, with social media often fueling the trend as users record and share illegal road activities that may look entertaining but pose serious risks on public roads. As such, police departments have implemented stricter measures against violators, including crushing vehicles involved in these events. One example was the Dodge Durango Hellcat destroyed by the Louisville Police Department last year.
Now, 8 News Now reported that two vehicles were shredded by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to send a strong message. Such a penalty symbolizes a zero-tolerance approach to street takeovers, going far beyond a simple ticket or fine and making it impossible for offenders to use the same vehicles in future incidents.
A Painful Sight For Enthusiasts
The vehicles destroyed were a 2009 Infiniti G37 Sport and a 2007 Nissan 350Z, which, coincidentally, share several similarities, including their VQ-series V6 engines. Both are enthusiast-oriented sports cars, with the G37 also serving as a reminder of an era when Infiniti had a much stronger performance identity than it does today with its crossover-heavy lineup. The 350Z, meanwhile, belongs to the same lineage that led to the Z, which currently stands as the brand’s main sports car following the retirement of the R35 GT-R…