A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers in the illegal races.
SUFFOLK COUNTY , N.Y. -- A new law on Long Island allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers in the illegal races. Suffolk County Police will no longer treat spectators at the late-night car meetups as innocent bystanders. Under the new law, anyone watching within 200 feet can be charged. Suffolk lawmakers say enough is enoughThe Suffolk County Legislature approved the new law unanimously, putting it into effect immediately.
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said he signed the bill into law after a woman was hit by a car and a police officer was attacked. 'This is nonsense, because you're putting a lot of people at risk,' Romaine said. 'We're not going to put up with this.' Some say the new law unfairly targets peopleTavion Baker, an Islip resident who recorded video of a street takeover, has concerns about the new law.
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