The Seattle City Attorney’s Office is seeking $83,200 in penalties against Miles Hudson, the notorious “Belltown Hellcat” driver who has been accused of reckless driving and disturbing the peace with his loud exhaust. The city attorney filed a motion in court on Friday, claiming that Hudson has failed to respond to the city’s lawsuit.
Hudson has been prohibited by the court from driving his Dodge Charger, and the city issued him a notice of violation for the excessive noise caused by his illegal exhaust system. However, prosecutors allege that he continues to flaunt his Charger’s excessive noise on his Instagram account.
City Attorney Ann Davison expressed her determination to hold Hudson accountable for his actions, stating, “Mr. Hudson has cultivated online infamy by flagrantly breaking Seattle’s laws and waking his neighbors with excessive noise. It’s time for him to face the consequences of his actions.” Davison has requested that the court find Hudson in default and impose all applicable penalties.
The city attorney’s office has obtained videos that allegedly show Hudson revving his car’s engine outside an apartment building in the University District, accompanied by a male voice screaming derogatory remarks. These videos serve as evidence of Hudson’s continued violation of the court’s order.
According to court filings, Hudson was required to provide proof that he had fixed the exhaust system of his car, but he has failed to comply with the order. As a result, he is subject to fines of $1,300 per day until the issue is resolved.
In March, the Seattle City Attorney’s Office charged Hudson with two counts of reckless driving, based on videos he had posted online showing him driving at speeds of 107mph on Fourth Avenue South. Seattle police had previously issued Hudson four infractions and received numerous complaints from citizens regarding the noise and speed of his Charger.
A Seattle police officer, who is also a certified automotive technician, noted that the Charger’s exhaust had been illegally modified to create loud backfire noises, comparable to gunshots or fireworks. The officer had encountered Hudson and his Charger multiple times in downtown Seattle.
Hudson is scheduled to appear in court on June 12 for his reckless driving charges, while a hearing for the lawsuit has been set for June 18. The city attorney’s office remains committed to seeking justice and ensuring the safety and tranquility of the community.
