
If you’ve read the headlines lately, you’d think Sioux Falls has suddenly turned into the set of Fast & Furious 47. But here’s the truth: the real problem on our roads isn’t street racing — it’s reckless, immature, attention-seeking driving. And no, they’re not the same thing. Reckless Driving: The Social Media Circus Let’s be honest — there’s been an uptick in dangerous driving, but it’s not coming from people with roll cages, helmets, and carefully-tuned engines. It’s coming from 18-year-olds in moms' Camry peeling out in the Target parking lot or weaving through traffic while live-streaming their “content.” They’re not racers. They’re clout chasers. In just the first eight months of 2024, over 5,500 citations were issued in Sioux Falls for speeding and exhibition driving. Most of it wasn’t organized, it wasn’t sanctioned, and it sure wasn’t thought out. These drivers weren’t competing — they were showing off. And that’s a crucial distinction lost in the current media narrative.