33 Drivers Fined, One Charged for Illegal Street Racing in Catalonia
Mossos d'Esquadra police cracked down on social media-organized street racing in industrial estates, issuing fines and a criminal complaint amid.
Key Points
- 33 drivers fined €500 and 6 license points for dangerous maneuvers in industrial estates.
- One driver faces criminal charges for driving with expired permit after point loss.
- Events organized via social media with last-minute locations, drawing large crowds.
- Investigation ongoing with monitoring of social networks for more meetups.
Mossos d'Esquadra police have issued administrative fines to 33 drivers and a criminal complaint against one more for illegal street racing and dangerous maneuvers in industrial estates across Segrià and Pla d'Urgell.
The gatherings were organized via social media, where only the general area was announced in advance, with precise locations shared at the last minute. These events drew large crowds, including people from outside the region, who watched acceleration races, burnouts, and other reckless driving stunts performed without safety measures or permits.
Officers identified one such meetup on 1 November in an Alcarràs industrial estate. They pinpointed the alleged organizer and several participants. The organizer faces charges for staging an unauthorized event, while 32 drivers received €500 fines each and six-point deductions from their licenses for dangerous driving.
One additional driver faces criminal proceedings for operating a vehicle with an expired permit, following a total loss of license points.
The investigation remains active, with police monitoring social networks for further announcements.
Original Sources
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