Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs will sign legislation Wednesday to strengthen penalties against illegal street racing.
The Democrat will hold a signing ceremony for the local law passed by the common council earlier this month.
The local law would allow police to issue penalties against drivers, flaggers and spectators, and seize vehicles involved in illegal racing.
In 2021, the city adopted a law that allows police to seize off-road vehicles used on city streets after a UAlbany student was seriously injured when she was struck by a dirt bike.
Earlier this month, the city police department said it would continue to monitor for illegal street racing after multiple people were charged in a “proactive enforcement” incident on Central Avenue.
