Hamilton County prohibits reckless driving exhibitions

The Hamilton County Commissioners approved an ordinance May 11 that prohibits reckless driving exhibitions. The ordinance will go into effect June 10. According to Hamilton County Director of Administration Mike Hubbs, the ordinance aims to protect citizens from unsafe traffic conditions and public safety risks caused by certain reckless driving maneuvers on public and private properties in the county. Hubbs said there has been a recent increase in “burnout parties,” where groups of people gather to perform street activities like “burnouts, doughnuts, drifting and wheelies” in their vehicles. Hubbs said although these parties happen in various Indiana counties, it is a newer occurrence in Hamilton County. “We’ve had increased problems that have come to the attention of the commissioners, and frankly, law enforcement officials in the county,” Hubbs said. “The ordinance is just another step to protect the citizens and have legislation on file at the county level for enforcement.” Hubbs said it has been a major issue in the northern part of the county, as well as on Ind. 37 and I-69. He said the county’s ordinance is similar to one passed by the City of Carmel in 2024. The ordinance sets a $500 fine for a first offense and $2,500 for subsequent offenses, with the possibility of having the vehicle impounded. “(Violators would be) issued a citation for violation of a county ordinance, and then that person has the right to appeal to the county court,” Hubbs said. “The judge will have a hearing, and then issue his or her rendering based on the evidence presented.” Related posts: No related posts. Share. Tumblr