New Georgia Law Targets Spectators in Street Racing Crackdown to Combat Reckless Behavior in Atlanta

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In October 2023, a new Georgia law took effect that allows law enforcement to charge individuals with misdemeanors for knowingly attending or promoting illegal street racing and takeovers. State Sen. Emanuel Jones, who sponsored the bill, emphasized that the law targets not only drivers and organizers but also those who facilitate these events by blocking roads or sharing information on social media. The legislation, which expands the scope of accountability, aims to reduce the dangerous trend that has led to numerous injuries and fatalities in metro Atlanta.