Chicago police could soon have a new and powerful tool to combat the epidemic of drifting and drag racing that draws hundreds of spectators to watch daredevil drivers do donuts, sometimes around a circle of burning gasoline.
Monday, the City Council’s Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety approved an ordinance championed by downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) that would empower the Chicago Police Department to impound vehicles used in such stunts — whether or not the vehicle’s owner is present.
