No More Exhibition Driving in Alabama (Rogersville)?

 

A bill has made it through committee that would impose much stiffer penalties for those who engage in racing or stunt driving on public streets. Interestingly, this problem was brought before the Muscle Shoals City Council earlier this week.

However, the situation isn't new in the Shoals. In 2016, readers asked for our help in combating street racing in Oakland, Green Hill, and Rogersville. After we asked for more information, several told us the town of Rogersville had actually issued a permit for a drag race (something that would be illegal if the new law is passed).

Mayor Herston sent word that no such permit had been issued. Technically, he was telling the truth. The permit he asked to be issued was for a parade; the parade was the drag race. Sneaky little devil, isn't he? If he believed this was a positive for the town, why didn't he just say so?

Recently, we've received no complaints about drag racing or stunt driving, but as mentioned earlier in this article, it is apparently alive and well in the City of Muscle Shoals. Let's hope this bill, sponsored by Rep. Roger Smitherman, makes it into law. 

Calling Out Rogersville