- Miles Hudson, co-owner of the ‘Belltown Hellcat’ is officially on the hook for $83,619.97 in fines.
- A judge found in favor of the city over Hudson’s loud exhaust despite claims from the defendant that he is fixing the car.
- The city doesn’t have a way to obtain that money yet, but Hudson is facing other charges too.
Miles Hudson has demonstrated a lack of respect for law, but he did show up to Seattle Municipal Court on June 18th. He was there to fight a judgment the city was seeking against him for failing to comply with sound ordinances related to his (and his mom’s) Hellcat.
Despite his efforts to appear in person and his comments during the hearing, the judge granted the entire $83,619 judgment to the city. Maybe it had something to do with showing up to court dressed like a ninja.
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Hudson arrived at the court wearing a balaclava along with sweatpants, a sweater, and sunglasses. He told the judge that, “I do have documentation of my car being in the shop and parts being ordered if the court would like to see that.” The judge indicated that it’s plausible the city could revisit the fine amount, but that it would require Hudson to fully comply. Regardless of future developments, the city attorney appears happy with the move.
“Today’s ruling is a meaningful step toward stopping Mr. Hudson’s hazardous and nuisance activity,” Ann Davison, the Seattle city attorney, said in a statement noted by the New York Times. “Our laws matter, and it’s time for him to comply with them.”
Interestingly, Seattle is now considering a new bill that, if passed into law, would make it legal for the city to fine owners up to $500 if their vehicle is involved in street racing.
“This legislation responds to the recent rise in large street racing takeover events that pose a safety hazard to the public — pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers,” Davison said to The Seattle Times. “The new civil infraction will give police a tool to hold vehicle owners accountable when their cars are used at these events.” In fact, the fine is applicable to the owner even if they’re not the one driving the vehicle at the time.
For now, the state and city are going to struggle to obtain the money from Hudson. As Fox 13 points out, Hudson doesn’t have a job so there are no wages to garnish at this point. Authorities also can’t take the car since it’s co-owned by Hudson’s mother. Regardless, he still has two reckless driving charges to face in the near future as well as an assault charge.