Appleton Common Council approves reckless driving impound ordinance, sends ‘No Kings’ event application back to committee

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - The Appleton Common Council unanimously approved creating a city ordinance on Wednesday night that authorizes the impoundment of vehicles used in reckless driving offenses.

The ordinance would allow Appleton police officers to seize a vehicle when issuing a citation or making an arrest for reckless driving.

The measure follows a recent change in Wisconsin law allowing municipalities to adopt these types of enforcement policies.

City leaders say the goal is to give law enforcement another tool to address dangerous driving and improve public safety.

Also, the special event application for the “No Kings” rally scheduled for March 28th was sent back to the safety and licensing committee after it was submitted short of the city’s 45-day deadline.

The next review is expected at the committee’s March 11th meeting, while organizers work with the Department of Public Works on a traffic control plan and route review.