Planned legislation aims to curb illegal street races and other cases of extreme speeding
Photograph: Athol Pictures/AlamyPhotograph: Athol Pictures/Alamyguilty of extreme speeding will have their cars seized and auctioned off, the government has said, as it seeks to deter “boy racers” by threatening to take away their prized possession.
Local authorities say they are trying to bring illegal street races and other cases of extreme speeding under control. While most drivers will not have noticed any races, they do cause deaths, sometimes involving bystanders. Specifically, anyone caught driving 60km/h an hour above the 50km/h speed limit in towns, or 70km/h above the 130km/h limit elsewhere, will have their vehicle seized for up to two weeks.
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