Memphis sees decrease in reckless driving arrests with increased police presence.

Arrests for reckless driving and drag racing in Memphis have decreased by more than one-third this year compared to last, with 242 adults and 27 juveniles arrested from January through June 2021. The decrease is attributed to assistance from Tennessee Highway Patrol, the creation of MPD’s Special Traffic Enforcement Unit, and the arrest of some of the biggest offenders. The community's frustration at reckless driving has led to an increased effort by city leaders to combat the problem.