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Home›Drag Racing›Portland police expand capacity to tow cars, as part of racing crackdown

Portland police expand capacity to tow cars, as part of racing crackdown

By Brent Suarez
May 16, 2022
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PORTLAND, OR — With street takeovers a growing problem in Portland, Portland police officers have been given a new tool to use. The police bureau has revised its policy on towing cars to give officers more latitude in when to have a car towed.

Street takeovers occur when large groups gather for drag races. Earlier this year, the bureau launched regular street racing/takeover missions in which teams of officers crack down on street takeovers.

The bureau said the most significant change allows officers to have a car towed “for certain offenses such as driving uninsured, suspended, without a license or during a street takeover.”

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Police officials said the changes would bring Portland in line with neighboring law enforcement and state law.

Before making the change, the police bureau invited the public and outside experts to comment on the proposal. The office said support for the change was overwhelming.

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Police officials added that while the new rules make it easier for officers to tow cars, they do not require officers to tow them.

“The policy specifically encourages members of the police bureau to use discretion in seizing vehicles in circumstances that could create undue hardship or risk to occupants,” the bureau said in a statement.

“These circumstances may include, but are not limited to: the presence of young children, elderly or disabled persons; vehicles equipped for use by such persons; and vehicles used as dwellings.”

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