Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
Public Safety Committee
Meeting Type
Public Safety Committee
Location
Albany, NY
Meeting Date
March 25, 2026

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

Local Law E of 2026 (Powell)

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XVI THERETO ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE AND PENALIZE CERTAIN CONDUCT RELATED TO UNLAWFUL SPEED CONTESTS, SIDESHOWS, AND RACES

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

Discussion on Violence Prevention in the City of Albany as a whole

LOCAL LAW E OF 2026

ARTICLE XVI: Unlawful Speed Contests, Sideshows and Races

This article defines terms such as burnout, doughnut, drifting, instrumentality of an offense, offense, participate, race or drag race, revving, seizing agency, sideshows, spectator, street racing, street takeover, stunt behavior, and wheelie. It also outlines warrantless seizures, civil authority, prohibitions, penalties for offenses, and rules and regulations for implementation.