Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has been conducting targeted street racing enforcement operations across the city since April. The latest operation, which took place on August 7 alongside the Colorado State Patrol, resulted in 30 takeover or street racing-related violations and two separate eluding incidents that led to five felony arrests.

Enforcement Efforts

According to CSPD, the operations have included additional patrol enforcement on weekends. The police department has also issued citations to three minors for possession of alcohol during the operation. In total, the enforcement operations have led to over 140 racer-related summonses, three felony eluding cases, one felony warrant arrest, 43 trespass summonses, and numerous warnings and contacts.

CSPD Chief Vasquez stated, ‘We understand the frustration these incidents cause. Residents deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods and on our roadways. We share those concerns and remain committed to addressing this dangerous behavior.’ The police department is asking anyone who witnesses illegal street racing or reckless driving to contact the CSPD non-emergency line at 719-444-7000.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.