Belltown Hellcat Ordered By Court To Be Parked

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It’s not often we see the justice system not seize a vehicle and yet tell the owner they aren’t allowed to drive it at all, but that’s exactly what’s happened with the infamous Belltown Hellcat. That might be a relief to those used to hearing the Dodge Charger Hellcat howling through the streets of Seattle, but we’re wondering what this might mean for other enthusiasts.

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It’s not just the flamboyant tiger stripes or loud exhaust system on the Hellcat that’s got the owner, 20-year-old Miles Hudson, in hot water. What really sparked the interest of law enforcement in Seattle were the videos Hudson posted on Instagram.

Many of those videos portray him going well in excess of 100 mph, racing other cars, and in general driving recklessly. We know it’s shocking to some people, but cops, prosecutors, and other people charged with enforcing the law do use Instagram.

Concerned citizens who were tired of the Belltown Hellcat’s antics were able to sleuth out his Instagram account, which sure seems to be loaded with evidence. And with well over 700,000 followers, the guy isn’t exactly hiding.

Hudson was arrested and the court told him a condition of his release on Tuesday was that he’s not allowed to drive his Dodge Hellcat for an entire year. Apparently, he can drive other vehicles, just not his Mopar muscle car.