North Carolina House Passes Punishment for Street Racing
It has become an issue especially in bigger cities in North Carolina. Street racing in uptown Charlotte or in the Southpark area has become a problem. It is dangerous and can cause traffic tie ups for hours. Now the North Carolina house has passed punishment for street racing. Here is what happens now.
Street takeovers usually involve spectators, people that block off traffic just to watch the chaos that almost always ensues.
The provisions would make street racing a class A 1 misdemeanor. That offense is punishable by a $1,000 fine and is the state’s most serious misdemeanor according to our source, The Charlotte Observer. If there is another offense within two years the punishment is considerably more. It would then be considered a class H felony. Offenders would have a fine of of twice the value of the vehicle used in the incident.
What about people who facilitate the crime or promote it on social media. They would be in trouble as well. The bill would create a Class A1 misdemeanor for that offense. The North Carolina House of Representatives passes punishment for street racing.
The bill now returns to the senate. To learn more get all the details from the Charlotte Observer right here.
These Are 5 of the Most Dangerous Cities in South Carolina
South Carolina is home to a lot of things. From beautiful and historic towns to the beaches to the swamps, there is always something to visit and see. But, just like anywhere else, South Carolina does have their troubling areas as well. Not everywhere can be all peaches and cream, that is just how the world works. Even though you may know and love an area, it can also e very dangerous. Maybe you know what parts of a place to visit and what parts to stay away from, but not every tourist knows that information.
Southwest Journal went on to name the most dangerous cities in South Carolina for 2023. A study was done by RoadSnacks and compared over 50 cities across the state. With the use of the FBI’s latest crime reports, they looked at both violent and property crimes in each city. Taking the information they found, they were able to compile a list of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Of course, we wanted to take a look into some of the top cities. So, below you can find the top 5 most dangerous cities in South Carolina. Interested in the full top 10? Visit Southwest Journal to see.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
