Overview
- A state law recently signed by Governor Tony Evers lets police tow or impound vehicles used in reckless driving, including on a first offense.
- At a Tuesday night panel, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, District Attorney Kent Lovern and City Attorney Evan Goyke fielded questions moderated by Sen. LaTonya Johnson.
- Lovern said fleeing charges have been filed about 900 times in each of the past three years at both the juvenile and adult levels.
- Officials described a broader strategy that includes roadway redesigns, potential red light cameras, driver education for teens and community partnerships.
- Some attendees urged tougher sentencing and greater accountability for young repeat offenders, citing ongoing injuries and recent fatal crashes.