OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha police have cited or arrested 42 people directly for street racing in the past year, but midtown neighbors say continuous enforcement is still needed across the city.
- Video shows Able-1 footage from the Omaha Police Department and drone video from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
- Last April the Omaha city council voted to increase penalties for illegal street racing.
- “If you’re even a spectator, if you’re involved and you’re watching it, you’re going to get arrested and we’re going to tow your car and you’re going to lose your vehicle for a couple days,” said Omaha police Lt. Danny Flynn with the traffic unit.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
For years, midtown Omaha neighbors have dealt with loud cars racing on streets practically in their backyards.
Nearly a year after the Omaha City Council voted to make street racing illegal and enact stricter ordinances, we’re trying to figure out if more enforcement has made a difference…