A closer look at Connecticut’s street takeover law; among 93 new state laws now in effect
They include the expansion of special education programming, video surveillance of ballot boxes after the election scandals in Bridgeport and stricter penalties for street takeovers.
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There are 93 new state laws that are now in effect in Connecticut.
They include the expansion of special education programming, video surveillance of ballot boxes after the election scandals in Bridgeport and stricter penalties for street takeovers.
Street takeovers have been a huge problem on Connecticut roads and parking lots.
"I understand you want to have your fun…Find a place where you can do that," said Hector Cuartas from Stamford.
"It's gotten out of control and something did need to happen," said Stamford Police Sgt. Jeffrey Booth.
Now communities like Stamford, with more than 20,000 residents, can adopt an ordinance allowing for the destruction of vehicles seized during street takeovers after holding them for 30 days.
"If you don't pay your fine and all tow fees within six months, the city can now take possession of your vehicle and they own it," said Booth.
The towns must first make reasonable efforts to contact the owners of the vehicles and if the owner did not know the vehicle was used for a street takeover, that person has the right to collect the vehicle within 90 days.
"Repeat offenders can lose their license up to two years," said Booth.
After Oct. 1, if you get caught multiple times for street takeovers, there is a mandatory minimum $2,000 fine.
