Far be it from me to support Capital punishment but there is an appeal here for a crime that in the past has killed or injured far too many innocent people.A few weeks ago two motorcycle drag racers here in Shanghai were detained and charged with dangerous driving under new guidelines that for the first time can lead to the death penalty, the Shanghai Daily News reported. Previously, racers faced a penalty of less than 15 days if they caused no harm.
The two were tracked on surveillance cameras speeding through red lights from Pudong to Puxi on busy and crowded streets. Patrolling officers tried to stop the two but they eluded capture.
The two racers were later identified from surveillance camera footage (big brother has powerful eyes). One of their bikes was unlicensed and the other had stolen plates.They confessed to their crime and the case has now been handed over to the prosecutors.
City police have warned locals not to drag race in the streets, saying they will intensify crackdowns on dangerous driving. "Street racing seriously disturbs the traffic," police said. Now that's an understatement if I've ever heard one.
The two were tracked on surveillance cameras speeding through red lights from Pudong to Puxi on busy and crowded streets. Patrolling officers tried to stop the two but they eluded capture.
The two racers were later identified from surveillance camera footage (big brother has powerful eyes). One of their bikes was unlicensed and the other had stolen plates.They confessed to their crime and the case has now been handed over to the prosecutors.
City police have warned locals not to drag race in the streets, saying they will intensify crackdowns on dangerous driving. "Street racing seriously disturbs the traffic," police said. Now that's an understatement if I've ever heard one.
Not sure how long it will take for this case to actually be decided - can't imagine they will be sentenced to death but I'm sure this new law has given street racers something to think about.
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