INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD and the Indiana State Police have announced a new partnership to crack down on reckless driving throughout Indianapolis. This new initiative will allow IMPD officers and ISP troopers to focus on city streets and interstates, where law enforcement officials have seen an increase in street racing and aggressive drivers.
“In the past, we have seen local spinning groups take over specific areas or parking lots, charge for admission, and engage in criminal activity. This kind of behavior not only puts those participating in dangers, both other drivers on the road and nearby residents,” said IMPD Commander of Special Operations Bureau Charles Deblaso.
In spring of 2022, IMPD and ISP began to work together to identify individuals who were organizing and hosting “pop-up spinning clubs” in both private and public parking lots and intersections. By coordinating efforts and meeting monthly, IMPD and ISP officials have been able to make significant improvements on city streets and interstates.
Since March of 2022, IMPD and ISP have collaborated to recover at least 26 vehicles, arrest 26 individuals, recover 17 firearms, and seize marijuana, cocaine, and other narcotics
To combat speeding and reckless driving in the city, IMPD is also investing in tools and technology such as hand-held speed detection equipment, license plate readers and public safety cameras. Additionally, each district continues to use proactive and stationary patrols as a way to drive down where traffic accidents and speeding occurs.
Residents can always submit a traffic complaint online www.indy.gov/activity/send-a-traffic-complaint#. Complaints can include speeding and hazardous driving, Illegal turns, drivers not obeying traffic signs, illegally parked vehicles, or drivers running red lights. IMPD will review each complaint and determine the best way to respond.