Street racing

Street racing is dangerous, it's illegal, and it's on the rise.

It's an unsanctioned and unlawful type of motor racing which takes place on public roads.

It is an illegal activity that involves racing which might be well planned or it may occur spontaneously.

It can happen anyplace, from residential neighborhoods to the interstate highway.

Even though some may feel that it's a rush, a excitement and an ego-boosting ride, it is still illegal.

Legalizing it would be a massive mistake.

Is is an extremely serious offense with consequences that could harm fellow motorists, spectators, and drivers alike.

This kind of racing activity often leads to vehicle collisions, fatalities, injuries and property damage.

Take Street Racing To The Track

Street racing is not good - take it to the track please.

It carries with it a substantial charge that prosecutors take extremely seriously.

Despite the fact that most do not know this, street racing is also a criminal offense for anyone watching, as doing so

carries with it its own punishment.

This type of racing is usually disorganized and erratic in

nature, involving unplanned, one-time contests between

strangers.

Racing on streets is an extremely popular theme for Hollywood movie studios.

It's a high risk activity which has been exhibited recently in movies such as The Fast and the Furious.

Unfortunately, with this kind of publicity, chances are that it will continue to gain popularity.

Street Racing Is Popular Worldwide

This type of road racing is popular all over the United States and has grown to become popular in many other countries

as well.

People who take part, specifically the drivers themselves, are often referred to as 'hoons' or 'boyracers'.

The term is also used as a verb to describe reckless and dangerous driving in general ("to hoon" or "to hoon

around").

People who get involved usually do not take the potential risk of death into account.

Not long ago, two people were killed and another was seriously injured when the driver of a Ford Mustang lost

control and veered into a crowd of people.

Police, who have all too often come across the carnage caused by racing, have attempted to do their utmost to

prevent it, but they have to do more.

The reality is that police have few resources for dealing with these sorts of races.

Often by the time police arrive on the scene the racing is over the drivers and onlookers have dispersed.

This leaves police in the position of constantly trying to play catch up.

We all want to be able to drive safely down the road as possible and this type of activity puts that safety at risk.

We as drivers must be aware of the existence of street racing and be as vigilant as possible to avoid being a

innocent victim.