Seattle's Belltown Hellcat driver hit with $83K fine by City

The so-called "Belltown Hellcat" driver accused of racing his Dodge Charger through city streets and waking people up with his loud exhaust was ordered to pay more than $83,000 in fines during an appearance in Seattle Municipal Court on Tuesday.

Court filings by the city attorney allege Miles Hudson, 20, was supposed to submit proof that the car's exhaust system has been fixed, but prosecutors said he has failed to comply with the order. Hudson is subject to fines of $1,300 every day his car is not fixed, according to court records.

Hudson was served with the court documents on May 31, and according to the city prosecutor, failed to adequately respond. The city requested a default judgment, asking the judge to declare a verdict without holding a trial. During Tuesday's hearing, Seattle Municipal Court Judge Faye Chess sided with the city and ordered Hudson to pay the fines, which now total more than $83,000.