MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Police have fined and cited a driver who was caught on camera doing donuts in the middle of a Miami Beach intersection.
A white vehicle could be seen doing donuts at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Lincoln Road overnight Tuesday.
Miami Beach Police would fine the driver $632 and issue a citation for careless driving, having a learner’s permit with no licensed driver past 10 p.m. and failure to obey a traffic control device.
“Please do not come into our city and operate your vehicle carelessly which, in turn, jeopardizes not only your safety but also all those around you,” police said in a statement.
City Manager Jimmy Morales said earlier in the week that officers are going to be tougher on those who commit crimes in the city and violate the rules.
“This community needs you to engage now more than ever,” Morales said on Monday.
Recent wild and criminal behavior throughout the city’s entertainment district could be seen on video. The behavior has prompted city officials to order more officers out onto the street.
When asked why the driver of the vehicle was not arrested, police said the driver is a 25-year-old man who was respectful, remorseful and apologetic.
Investigators said the decision was left to the officer’s discretion, and the officer decided the driver deserved a fine and multiple citations but no arrest.
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