Overdrive!
Mayor Tom Barrett to sign ordinances creating tougher penalties on cruising
Mayor Tom Barrett signed into law Friday two new city ordinances into law at the Citgo Quick Pick Gas Station on the southeast corner of 27th and Capitol, an area where cruising has created havoc for neighborhood residents and put an unnecessary strain on Milwaukee Police resources. MPD District 7 Captain Gaglione and other Milwaukee police officers joined the mayor.
"We are sending a strong message: cruising in the City of Milwaukee will not be tolerated," said Barrett.
"No matter what neighborhood you are in, residents do not want to be awakened in the middle of the night by car stereos blaring and horns honking. This kind of behavior is disrespectful and dangerous and we will crack down on people who choose to take part in it."
One of the two ordinances the mayor signed doubles the fines for cruising in designated no-cruising areas to a range of $100 to $400.
For certain noise violations, cruisers could be fined to a maximum of $1,000.
The ordinance also increases fines for other violations, such as disorderly conduct, in no-cruising areas from 8 p.m.-5 a.m. The other ordinance allows the city to seize vehicles that have been involved in "unlawful assemblies" two or more times, regardless of who is driving. |
