Riyadh Cracking Down on ‘Drifting Shababs’
RIYADH, 2 May 2007 — In an attempt to crack down on drifting, a popular joyriding maneuver where drivers apply hand brakes at high speeds to cause their cars to enter a controlled skid, Saudi authorities in Riyadh announced yesterday that they are now categorizing any deaths that occur due to this maneuver as a criminally negligent offense.
