Conventional wisdom advises that vehicles grabbing attention, such as flashy cars, are often targeted by law enforcement. A particularly egregious example can be found in the story of Miles Hudson, owner of a Dodge Charger Hellcat, widely regarded as the ultimate muscle car of the decade. Hudson reportedly told police, when pulled over for reckless driving, that he intended to “keep doing what I’m doing.”
Hudson recently faced court on two counts of reckless driving. As a condition of his release, Seattle Municipal Court Judge Andrew Simons specifically barred Hudson from driving the Hellcat. While Hudson can drive other cars, the Hellcat is off-limits. Further conditions include no criminal violations, and he must hold a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Hudson, and his Hellcat, maintain a significant online footprint through an active Instagram account. Hudson’s attorney, Sheley Anderson, however, argued against the driving prohibition, suggesting it obstructed her client’s ability to work.
Despite this, it appears that Hudson’s actions have caused considerable displeasure within the local community. According to reports by KING NBC 5, Hudson was first stopped in early January this year for reckless driving in Seattle, receiving a verbal warning for speeding in densely populated areas. Since then, Hudson’s Hellcat – identifiable by its unique noise emanating from the modified exhaust – was reportedly heard on multiple occasions. Prolonged disturbances have led residents to air their grievances over the disturbance on Reddit.
Social media content exhibits Hudson driving the Hellcat beyond legal speed limits, with one particular video showing him hitting speeds of 107 miles per hour whilst engaging in a street race. It’s noted that his next court appearance is scheduled for May 13th.
Further details of the event can be viewed here.