Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to the prohibition of stunt driving and street takeovers, to correct a technical omission.
Following the post-COVID surge of street racing, stunt driving, and street takeovers throughout the country, creating dangerous activity on public streets, Columbus City Council enacted Ord. 2210-2024, which added a specific prohibition of stunt driving and street takeovers to Section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes. However, the version of this amendment that was passed omitted a definition for “Vehicle component,” a term that was added to the Codes, but remained undefined in the Codes. This amendment will add the missing definition. No other amendments will be made to the existing language of Section 2133.07.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is presented as an emergency measure in order to allow for the timely enforcement and prosecution of any future charges brought for violations of Section 2133.07.
Title
To amend section 2133.07 of the Columbus City Codes, pertaining to stunt driving and street takeovers and penalties for violations, to correct a technical error by including a definition for the term “vehicle component;” to repeal existing section 2133.07; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, Chapter 2133 of the Columbus City Codes pertains to provisions regarding the reckless operation of vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Section 2133.07 deals specifically to street racing prohibitions; and
WHEREAS, since the COVID pandemic, there has been a surge of street racing, stunt driving, and street takeovers throughout the country, creating dangerous activity on public streets; and
WHEREAS, Council passed Ordinance 2210-2024 in July 2024 to specifically prohibit stunt driving and street takeovers in the Columbus City Codes and add penalties for violations; and
WHEREAS, a definition for “vehicle component” was omitted in error from the or...
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