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But it's not what you think. Since 2007, Florida police officers participate in a program called 'Beat the Heat' that was created to take racing out of the streets and into the track. Once a month, officers will race any 'civilian' driver over the age of 18 for 25$ which is the cost for participating in the drag race. The races take place at the County Line Drag Way in Miami and according to officials, since the program began in 2007 the has been a drastic reduction in illegal street racing in the area.
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In Florida Cops will Drag Race you for $25 - With Video
But it's not what you think. Since 2007, Florida police officers participate in a program called 'Beat the Heat' that was created to take racing out of the streets and into the track. Once a month, officers will race any 'civilian' driver over the age of 18 for 25$ which is the cost for participating in the drag race. The races take place at the County Line Drag Way in Miami and according to officials, since the program began in 2007 the has been a drastic reduction in illegal street racing in the area."We used to have races in the warehouse district almost every Friday, Saturday night. They've completely stopped," told Just News Officer Ron Bradley with the Davie Police.
Via: Just News
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Real life Fast and Furious-style gatherings and street races are nothing new and in fact, it’s probably wrong to use that term as they precede the fictitious movie franchise by several decades. Cops making their appearance to disband these gatherings...
- Watch A Florida State Trooper Arrest A Fellow Officer In A Police Car For Speeding!
Just when you felt life was getting a little bit mundane, along comes this video to remind you that anything can happen in this crazy world. A Florida highway patrol trooper who was identified by the Miami Herald daily as D.J. Watts, is making headlines...
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