Atlanta Councilman Pushes For Stricter Enforcement On Illegal Street Racing

Atlanta District 2 City Councilmember Amir Farokhi introduced legislation making Peachtree Street car-free on Sunday afternoons.

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Updated Friday at 5:20 p.m.

The noise, exhaust fumes and the dangers posed by illegal street racing have prompted Atlanta City Councilman Amir Farokhi to call for the city’s senior leadership to end it. 

In a letter to Atlanta’s chief operating officer, Farokhi asks that police have more resources to enforce laws against street racing.